Cabinet Designer Jobs
Cabinet Designer jobs are open across residential homebuilding, kitchen and bath retail, custom millwork, and commercial interiors, from entry-level drafting roles to senior lead and project management positions, with specializations in custom cabinetry, production design, and 3D rendering. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Pay negotiable Bring kitchens to life as a Kitchen Cabinet Designer. You’ll work with clients to understand their needs, develop practical and appealing cabinet layouts, and guide projects from initial concepts through design documentation. Your work will connect style, function, and construction requirements to help clients make confident renovation and remodeling decisions.
Duties
- Consult with clients, clarify project goals and budgets, and communicate design options throughout the process.
- Create cabinet layouts, drafting, renderings, and 3D models using 20/20 computer-aided design (CAD) software and presentation tools.
- Prepare construction detail documentation, review building codes, and support building code compliance.
- Coordinate design projects, contracts, and project details with clients and construction teams.
- Apply interior design, color theory, lighting design, and sales knowledge to residential projects.
Your impact: Clear designs and coordinated documentation help clients and construction teams move from ideas to well-planned kitchen renovations.
Requirements
- Essential: Experience with CAD, drafting, client communication, and managing design projects; knowledge of budgeting, contracts, and construction details.
- Preferred: SketchUp, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, 3ds Max, Rhinoceros 3D, Revit, and other 3D modeling software.
- Familiarity with building information modeling (BIM) tools, CAD presentation, graphic design software, Adobe Creative Suite, and 3D modeling for architectural design is an asset.
- Residential interior design project experience, professional art or design background, construction or remodeling experience, and lighting sales or lighting design knowledge are preferred.
Pay: $30,000.00 - $70,400.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in cabinet designer jobs.
- Proficiency in cabinet design software such as 2020 Design, Cabinet Vision, or KD Max
- Experience producing detailed shop drawings, cut lists, and installation documents
- Knowledge of wood species, hardware, finishes, and construction joinery methods
- Ability to read and interpret architectural plans and construction blueprints
- One to five years of experience in residential, kitchen and bath, or commercial cabinetry design
- Associate or bachelor's degree in interior design, drafting, or a related field preferred
Tips for Your Cabinet Designer Job Search
List your CAD and rendering software upfront
Cabinet designers are often screened by software proficiency before anything else. Name every tool you use, including 2020 Design, Cabinet Vision, KD Max, or SketchUp, in a dedicated skills section near the top of your resume so recruiters spot it immediately.
Show before-and-after project visuals
A portfolio without installation photos undersells your work. Include rendered plans alongside finished job-site photos for at least three projects so hiring managers can see how accurately your designs translate from screen to built result.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists cabinet designer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your construction context
Job descriptions that say 'frameless,' 'face-frame,' 'semi-custom,' or 'full-custom' signal the production environment you'd enter. Apply to roles that match your hands-on background so your experience reads as directly relevant, not a stretch.
Prepare a client-revision walkthrough for interviews
Interviewers frequently ask how you handle scope changes mid-project. Walk through one real example where a client revised cabinet specs after drawings were approved, what you adjusted, and how you kept the timeline intact.
Negotiate around project volume, not just title
Cabinet designer compensation often correlates with how many concurrent projects you manage. When discussing offers, ask about average open project count and turnaround expectations so you can compare workloads across roles accurately.
Cabinet Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most cabinet designers?
The most active employers for cabinet designers right now are Nonn’s, Gratitwood, and Challenge Cabinets, and the most openings are in Arizona, New Jersey, and Utah, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be strongest at large kitchen and bath retailers, custom millwork shops, and national homebuilders.
How many cabinet designer jobs are remote?
About 9% of cabinet designer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most production and installation-coordination roles. The sub-areas most compatible with remote work are 3D rendering, digital drafting, and virtual client consultations for high-end custom or e-commerce cabinet brands.
How do you become a cabinet designer?
Most cabinet designers start by completing a degree or certificate program in interior design, architectural drafting, or cabinetry and millwork. From there, learning at least one industry-standard software platform is essential. Many enter the field through roles at kitchen and bath showrooms or production shops, where they develop hands-on knowledge of construction methods, materials, and client workflow before moving into full design responsibilities.
How do you get hired as a cabinet designer with little experience?
Entry-level candidates get hired most often by emphasizing software skills and any coursework or personal projects that produced real drawings or renderings. Showroom sales associate positions at kitchen and bath retailers are a common entry point because they expose you to product lines, client interactions, and design software in a live environment. A portfolio with student or spec projects demonstrates capability even without paid work history.
What does the cabinet designer interview process look like?
Most cabinet designer interviews involve an initial phone or video screen focused on software experience and project types, followed by an in-person or remote portfolio review where you walk through past designs. Some employers assign a short take-home drafting exercise or ask you to redesign a sample kitchen layout. Final rounds often include a conversation with a sales lead or project manager to assess how you handle client communication and revision cycles.
Where can I find and apply to cabinet designer jobs?
You can find and apply to cabinet designer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your software skills, construction background, and preferred work setting, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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