Design Assistant – Residential Kitchen & Bath

Family owned and operated, Asbury Kitchen & Bath Gallery is Ocean City’s premier kitchen and bath remodeling destination. From concept to completion, we are a one stop shop to create a unique space that fits your lifestyle. We have been proudly serving our incredible clientele for close to thirty years. Our impressive showroom is ideally located in the heart of beautiful Ocean City, NJ and showcases a wide variety of design options and inspiration. We’re looking to add a Design Assistant to our growing team. Experience is a plus, but not required, although a love of design is. We will provide training. Must also be team-oriented, organized, creative, diligent, able to work collaboratively and under pressure, possess a pleasant demeanor and have a positive professional attitude. There is a lot of interaction with clients in this role so we are really looking for a "people person." This is a very fun job in a friendly office for someone with an interest in design and who enjoys working with people. 

Key Responsibilities (summary):

• Greet and answer questions from visitors in the showroom
• Monitor email, telephone and update electronic records
• Participate in client meetings to help assess needs and take detailed notes
• Assist customers with design questions and decisions
• Make recommendations on door styles, finish treatments, color, hardware and budget
• Travel to customer residences for field measurements or home appointments as needed
• Track and communicate project progress from beginning to end
• Liaise with other professionals in relative trades where our services join - manage any questions or concerns that may arise and/or change requests, and communicate with internal team in a timely manner
• Maintain positive relationships with vendors and other professionals involved in projects
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must possess the aesthetic and technical skills to envision a design based on client needs 
• Comfortable designing in all design styles - traditional, transitional, and modern
• Respect for differing opinions, styles and budgets
• Must be dependable
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Skills:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Friendly demeaner
• Active listener with a keen attention to detail
• Excellent time management with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Solid organizational skills
• Current computer/software knowledge

Job Type:

• 30 +/- hours a week
• Year Round

Location:

• Office – Ocean City, NJ (Job to be performed in office, not a remote position)
• Projects - typically around the Ocean City area

Schedule & Hours:

• Monday - Friday, typically 10am - 4pm, or occasionally Tuesday - Saturday during the summer season

Benefits:

• Flexible paid Holidays

Dress Code:

• Smart Casual

We are a drug-free workplace.