Design Consultant Job

Company Operating Name: Casa Bossanova Bespoke Kitchens & Closets Ltd.
Business Address: 363 W 6th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1L1
Job Title: Design Consultant (NOC 52121)
Vacancy: 1
Term of Employment: Full-time, permanent position (35-40 hours a week)
Location of Work: Surrey, BC
Language of Work: English
Wage: CAD$ 30 per hour
Benefits: 4% vacation pay added to bi-weekly pay.
Contact Information: [email protected]

Company Description:
Dell Anno Vancouver (DAV) is the Canadian exclusive dealer of Dell Anno, a 37-year-old luxury brand and highly trusted authority of European design customized furniture in Brazil. It earned its reputation and market share as a result of applying haute-couture concepts of home styling as one does their personal appearance. With unique finishes and hundreds of exclusive accessories and details, Dell Anno offers a complete line of furniture for every room of the home. Manufacturing from its state-of-the-art 500,000 sq/ft facility in Brazil, utilizing world-class machinery and equipment that produce bespoke furniture in modern design and superior finishes.

Job Description:

The Design Consultant responsibilities include:

• Read and interpret blueprints, create design briefings by meeting with Designers, builders or homeowners, and take notes on all client’s needs and preferences for each area of the home to be designed.

• Estimate costs and materials, including installation via PROMOB software, to create a feasible design that meets or exceeds clients’ expectations in storage needs and aesthetics vision.

• Develop detailed plans, renders and 3-D models, showing arrangement of custom and existing furniture, lighting and other fixtures and advise on selection of colours, finishes and materials, interior and exterior lighting, furniture and other items, taking into account clients’ requests and preferences, ergonomic and occupational health standards.

• Alter concept designs post initial presentation, contract signing and on-site measuring, prepare a file with all needed notes and communicate with Unicasa (Dell Anno’s manufacturer) for project review, revisions and final ordering.

• Qualify and communicate with all inbound leads and assist in reaching out to interior designers or potential new clients:

• Identify and execute marketing opportunities for DAV such as lunch & learns with custom home builders, interior design and architect firms, home builders’ associations, or niche interest clients’ groups (i.e.: Holt Renfrew, Fashion Week) on a monthly basis. Expenses paid by DAV.
• Follow DAV design/sales process thoroughly with all client leads assigned to you by the company.
• Maintain knowledge of the latest trends and materials in home design.
• Be prepared and ready for memorable design presentations in the showroom.
• Conduct scheduled or spontaneous structured showroom tours with clients visiting DAV’s showroom, introducing Dell Anno and our approach to working together.

Also, the Design Consultant is expected to:

• Effectively manage multiple simultaneous objectives of varying degrees of importance (also known as: “Multitasking”).
• Work in a multidisciplinary environment.
• On a daily basis, address all requests from clients and DAV partners.
• Be a proficient user of Microsoft Office, and Office 365 including One Drive, SharePoint, WhatsApp, and our CRM Zeerm/Dashboard.
• Be a proficient user of PROMOB design software.
• Being the ambassador of a culture of openness. Everyone’s voice is heard, and everyone is accountable to everyone. No one hides or is protected from feedback and accountability.
• Participation in print or online media campaigns, as well as future trade shows (IDSWest or others).
• Communicate with clients post-sale regarding installation or job completion issues on behalf of DAV if and when necessary.

Necessary Skills/Qualifications:

● College diploma in interior design
● 2-5 years of experience working as a Custom Cabinetry / Furniture Designer with experience in dealing with manufacture orders
● Be a proficient user of PROMOB software
● Portuguese as a first or second language to communicate with our manufacturer in Brazil is an asset.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
● Fast-paced environment
● Work under pressure
● Attention to detail

Send resume and cover letter via email to: [email protected]

Instructions: Please indicate in your cover letter whether or not you are a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada. Our company offers a professional team environment, as well as competitive wages, and benefits package after probation. Only qualified applicants will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.

Invitation to all applicants: We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate by nationality or gender. We encourage applications from visible minority groups including women, aboriginals and newly landed immigrants.

● College diploma in interior design
● 2-5 years of experience working as a Custom Cabinetry / Furniture Designer with experience in dealing with manufacture orders
● Be a proficient user of PROMOB software
● Portuguese as a first or second language to communicate with our manufacturer in Brazil is an asset.

Dell Anno Vancouver (DAV) is the Canadian exclusive dealer of Dell Anno, a 37-year-old luxury brand and highly trusted authority of European design customized furniture in Brazil. It earned its reputation and market share as a result of applying haute-couture concepts of home styling as one does their personal appearance. With unique finishes and hundreds of exclusive accessories and details, Dell Anno offers a complete line of furniture for every room of the home. Manufacturing from its state-of-the-art 500,000 sq/ft facility in Brazil, utilizing world-class machinery and equipment that produce bespoke furniture in modern design and superior finishes.