Design Associate
Harvey Jones Kitchens
Edinburgh, GB
With 26 showrooms across the UK and expansion plans, our award-winning designs ensure we are arecognised leader in bespoke kitchen craftsmanship. Each kitchen we design is built to last, using traditional construction techniques and tailored to meet our clients' unique tastes and needs. Design Associate (Technical & Administrative Support) Akey supporting position that ensures the technical, systems, and administrative aspects of kitchen design run smoothly. You ll need strong organisational skills, the ability to manage and prioritise a busy workload, and great attention to detail. The Role: As a Design Associate, you ll provide essential support to our showroom operations by ensuring that final design details are ready for production. This allows our Kitchen Designers to focus on client-facing sales and design, while you handle the preparation of production, procurement, and installation specifications. Your role will involve technical checks, system support, and coordination with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Key Responsibilities: Technical & Administrative Support : Maintain showroom organisation, manage diaries, and schedule meetings/site visits. Project Coordination : Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams to keep projects on track. Order & Cost Management : Track orders, chase payments, update costing sheets, and ensure accurate invoicing. Specification & Systems Support : Assist with ArtiCAD and EQ systems, verify specifications and measurements, and prepare order packs. Client Information & Costing : Prepare client information packs and detailed costings for proposed designs to ensure smooth project execution. Quality & Process Control : Coordinate remedial work, support KPI tracking, and contribute to regional reporting. Client Support (Non-Sales) : Provide product demonstrations and assist with showroom presentation. This is a detail-driven, process-focused role that requires strong organisational abilities and an eye for accuracy. If you thrive in a structured, fast-paced environment and enjoy ensuring everything runs seamlessly behind the scenes, we d love to hear from you! Skills & Expertise Required: Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., ArtiCAD) (desirable) Strong design principles and kitchen design knowledge(desirable) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong customer service orientation Project management and problem-solving abilities Meticulous attention to detail Adaptability, teamwork, and collaboration skills Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment What We Offer: A dynamic, growing company with opportunities for progression A chance to work with award-winning designs Full training and support within a collaborative team environment Competitive salary and benefits package