Assistant Kitchen & Bath Designer & Sales Associate
Impressive Windows & Interiors | Hastings, MN
Part-Time | 12–25 hours per week
WHO WE ARE
Impressive Windows & Interiors, established in 2005, is a thriving interior design studio located in the heart of historic downtown Hastings, MN. We’re known for our kitchen and bath renovations, custom window treatments, and curated gift shop. With steady foot traffic and a loyal client base, we’re growing — and looking for the right Assistant Kitchen & Bath designer to join our team.
WHO YOU ARE
As an Assistant Kitchen & Bath Designer, you have a discerning eye for design and love coming up with fresh and innovative ideas and solutions for kitchens and bathrooms. You have a high attention to detail, are self-directed, friendly, with a sense of humor, and always see the glass half full. You are smart, motivated, communicate clearly, love to juggle multiple projects and responsibilities, and you do whatever it takes to accomplish a successful job.
POSITION OVERVIEW
This role blends creativity with client interaction, pairing design expertise with sales skills. You’ll work both in our showroom and in the field, assisting with projects, sourcing materials, and helping clients bring their dream spaces to life.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
- Collaborates with senior designer to assist with various responsibilities on all projects.
- Works with clients to determine initial goals and requirements for the space to be designed.
- Conducts site measurements and draws accurate as-built floor plans in Chief Architect software.
- Creates Construction Documents including new floor plans, elevation drawings, electrical plans, etc.
- Sources products and finishes, adhering to project and budget specifications.
- Creates conceptual and detailed design presentations
- Creates 3D renderings.
- Creates Digital Construction Binder including spec books and FF&E Schedules.
- Learn to track project calendars and time allocation for projects.
- Maintain weekly project status updates and internal tasks.
- Attend all in-house meetings and product trainings.
- Collaborates with builders and contractors on the details of the design.
- Reviews proposals, purchase orders, and invoices with senior designer.
- Assists in overseeing the installation of fixtures, furnishings, and other design elements.
- Assists with projects from start to finish including project schedules, budgets, client expectations, and communication.
- Maintains current knowledge of trends and materials, techniques, and other developments in kitchen, bath and interior design.
- Assists with marketing and client retention.
- Run the gift shop register, provide exceptional customer service, and help maintain showroom presentation.
- Engage walk-in customers and educating them on the projects and services that we provide.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design or related field.
- Proficiency in Chief Architect Software.
- Proficiency in 2020 Design Flex Software preferred.
- Kitchen & Bath Design Certificate.
- Minimum one-year experience in kitchen and bath industry and one-year experience in interior design/build firm; working with clients, builders and contractors in the field.
- Hunter Douglas window treatment experience and drapery experience preferred.
- Home furnishings retail experience preferred.
- Microsoft Office and Google Workspace experience.
- Project management software experience preferred (Asana).
- Graphic design experience preferred (Canva).
- Experience with AI preferred.
- Strong portfolio that showcases your previous personal work.
- Reliable car and valid driver’s license to go to and from project sites, showrooms, meetings, etc.
ABOUT THIS POSITION
This is a part-time position (approximately 12 hours/week) with potential to expand. Some flexibility is required to adjust your schedule for client meetings and project needs. This is a weekday job, however, you may be asked to work an occasional Saturday.
PAY & BENEFITS
- Hourly Rate: $22.00+/hour depending on experience, plus commission on completed projects (Kitchen & Bath renovations, Draperies, Wallpaper, Customer Furniture, Reupholstery, and more).
- Benefits: Flexible schedule, PTO, Employee Discount.
INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM?
Email the following items to Jill@ImpressiveWindowsandInteriors.com
- Resume
- Cover letter detailing how your skills and experience relate to our firm and this position
- Instagram handle
- Pinterest handle
- Samples of your work which include both CAD drawings and design presentations.
If you’re ready to bring your design skills, sales experience, and exceptional customer service to a creative, growing team — we’d love to meet you!