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Designer in Fort Dodge

Date Posted: 23 August 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Position Overview

 Seeking a talented, creative, and customer-focused Designer to join our team. The Designer will work directly with homeowners, builders, contractors, and other clients to develop functional, attractive, and personalized kitchen, bath, cabinetry, and residential design solutions.

The ideal candidate will combine strong design skills with excellent customer service, attention to detail, and the ability to turn a client's vision into an accurate, workable design.

Position Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

  • Meet with clients to understand their vision, needs, preferences, project requirements, and budget.
  • Develop creative and functional kitchen, bath, cabinetry, and residential design concepts.
  • Create detailed layouts, elevations, plans, and presentations using appropriate design software.
  • Assist clients with selections including cabinetry, countertops, hardware, fixtures, finishes, and related products.
  • Guide clients through the design process from initial concept through final selections and ordering.
  • Prepare accurate quotes, proposals, product specifications, and orders.
  • Read and interpret residential blueprints, floor plans, and construction drawings.
  • Take or coordinate accurate field measurements when required.
  • Revise designs based on client feedback, measurements, budget, and project requirements.
  • Review designs and orders for accuracy to minimize errors and ensure proper product fit.
  • Manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
  • Provide exceptional customer service throughout the entire design process.
  • Stay current on cabinetry, countertops, finishes, hardware, fixtures, and residential design trends.

Customer Service & Sales

  • Build strong, professional relationships with clients.
  • Present design concepts and product recommendations with confidence.
  • Help clients make informed design and purchasing decisions.
  • Address questions, concerns, and design changes throughout the project.
  • Work within client budgets while maximizing the overall design.
  • Maintain consistent communication and follow-up with clients.

Required Qualifications

  • Previous experience in kitchen, bath, cabinetry, interior, or residential design preferred.
  • Strong understanding of space planning, cabinetry, materials, finishes, and residential design.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction drawings.
  • Strong computer and design software skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel to jobsites when necessary.

Key Competencies

Creative Design | Customer Service | Attention to Detail | Communication | Problem Solving | Organization | Technical Ability | Teamwork

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

The Designer will primarily work in a professional design/showroom environment and may occasionally travel to residential jobsites for measurements, consultations, or project coordination.

The position requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, use a computer and design equipment, and navigate residential jobsites when necessary. Occasional lifting of samples, materials, or equipment may be required.

For additional information on this opportunity, please contact Brandi Hoerner directly at (605) 231-5996. Resumes may be confidentially sent to brandi.hoerner@gogpac.com.

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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