Lead Kitchen Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Kitchen Design Director – Lead High-End Residential Department Growth

Job Overview

• Company: A2Z Builders
• Salary/Pay Rate: $65,000 to $95,000 per year plus Performance Based Bonus
• Location: Denver, CO (Travel Required)
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time
• Project Scope: Residential and Commercial
• Mandatory Licences & Certifications: None Required

The Opportunity

You will serve as a critical design leader, driving the successful execution of high-end residential kitchen installations. This role allows you to mentor the next generation of interior designers while ensuring luxury-level execution for an expanding company. You will have the autonomy to manage complex design processes with a clear trajectory toward department co-leadership.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Lead all specialized kitchen design projects from initial client consultation through final installation sign-off.
• Develop full luxury design packages including spatial layouts, cabinet specifications, material selections, and 3D renderings.
• Supervise and mentor junior design professionals to elevate technical proficiency and department standards.
• Coordinate with project managers, estimators, and cabinet vendors to ensure designs are buildable and on budget.
• Conduct regular site visits to verify design intent and resolve real-time technical construction constraints.
• Formulate internal design standards, templates, and repeatable systems to optimize overall team performance

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Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of specialized experience specifically within high-end residential kitchen design.
• Proven portfolio reflecting luxury kitchen execution, complex spatial problem solving, and detailed cabinetry integration.
• Proficiency in technical design software such as Chief Architect, 2020 Design, Cabinet Vision, AutoCAD, or Revit.
• Strong background working directly within a general contracting or design-build environment alongside field teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% of working hours for regional project assignments.
• Demonstrated natural inclination or experience coaching, teaching, and elevating junior design staff.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Completion of a Trade Program, Technical Certification, or equivalent professional credential.
• Active NKBA certification (National Kitchen & Bath Association).
• Advanced knowledge of Colorado building codes and permit requirements as they relate to kitchen remodels.

Compensation & Benefits

• Bi-weekly pay cycle with performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive 401(k) retirement savings program with employer matching.
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Paid time off program including holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Access to professional training, manufacturer training, and safety certifications including OSHA and Fall Protection.
• Regular collaborative company events and specialized mentor training programs.

About Us

A2Z Builders is a premier plan-design-build general contractor specializing in high-end residential remodels, operating with a culture rooted in professional growth and personal accountability. We foster a supportive, fast-paced environment where careers are built for the long term through dedicated mentorship, structural autonomy, and continuous improvement. Learn more at

A2Z Builders is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.