Custom Cabinet & Closet Designer

Custom Cabinet & Closet Designer
About JL ClosetsJL Closets is an established industry leader with over 35 years of experience delivering premium custom closets and bespoke home storage solutions. We pride ourselves on fine craftsmanship, functional innovation, and precision design.
Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Custom Cabinet & Closet Designer to join our remote team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in custom closet and cabinet design, space planning, cabinetry, millwork, and technical drafting.This role focuses on designing customized closets, cabinets, wardrobes, and built-in storage solutions while translating project requirements, measurements, and design concepts into accurate 2D and 3D drawings. The designer will be responsible for developing functional, visually appealing, and production-ready designs that meet JL Closets' quality standards and manufacturing requirements.The ideal candidate understands both the creative and technical aspects of custom cabinetry and closet design, including space utilization, cabinet construction, materials, hardware, manufacturing processes, and installation requirements.
Key ResponsibilitiesCustom Cabinet & Closet Design: Design customized walk-in closets, reach-in closets, wardrobes, dressing rooms, kitchen and bathroom cabinets, built-in cabinetry, pantries, laundry room storage, garage cabinets, home offices, and other residential storage solutions.Space Planning & Layout Development: Create functional and efficient layouts that maximize available space while meeting project requirements and design preferences.2D & 3D Design: Prepare detailed floor plans, elevations, sections, 3D models, and design presentations to communicate proposed cabinet and closet configurations.Technical Drawing & Drafting: Develop accurate shop drawings with precise dimensions, cabinet configurations, panel sizes, material specifications, hardware locations, and construction details.Design Interpretation: Review project requirements, sketches, measurements, and design concepts and translate them into practical, accurate, and buildable designs.Cabinet Construction & Detailing: Apply knowledge of cabinetry construction, joinery, panel thicknesses, edge banding, clearances, hardware placement, and assembly methods.Material & Hardware Selection: Select and specify appropriate materials, finishes, hinges, drawer slides, handles, hanging systems, pull-outs, accessories, and specialty fittings.Production-Ready Design: Ensure designs and technical drawings are complete and suitable for manufacturing, CNC machining, cutting, assembly, and installation.CNC & Manufacturing Coordination: Account for CNC machining requirements, production capabilities, material limitations, and manufacturing standards when preparing designs.Design Review & Quality Control: Review drawings for dimensional accuracy, consistency, completeness, constructability, and compliance with project specifications before releasing them for production.Technical Problem-Solving: Identify and resolve design conflicts, drafting errors, measurement discrepancies, and construction issues.Bill of Materials (BOM) Support: Prepare or validate material lists, component specifications, panel dimensions, and hardware requirements based on approved designs.Design Revisions: Update drawings and designs based on project changes, field measurements, client requirements, and feedback from sales, production, and installation teams.Cross-Team Coordination: Work closely with sales, production, and installation teams to clarify project specifications and ensure designs are accurate and ready for manufacturing.
QualificationsMust-HavesEducational Background: Degree, diploma, or technical training in Interior Design, CAD Drafting, Architecture, Industrial Design, Furniture Design, or a related field.Custom Cabinet & Closet Design Experience: Proven experience designing custom closets, cabinetry, wardrobes, built-in storage systems, or similar residential millwork projects.Cabinetry & Closet Knowledge: Strong understanding of closet systems, cabinet construction, cabinet components, joinery, panel dimensions, materials, finishes, and hardware systems.Space Planning Skills: Ability to create functional layouts for closets, cabinets, wardrobes, and built-in storage while maximizing available space.Technical Drawing Skills: Ability to produce accurate 2D drawings, 3D models, elevations, floor plans, sections, shop drawings, and detailed construction specifications.Production & Manufacturing Knowledge: Understanding of how designs and technical drawings translate into manufacturing, including cutting, CNC machining, edge banding, assembly, and installation.Measurement & Dimensional Accuracy: Ability to interpret project measurements and apply precise dimensions, clearances, tolerances, and construction details.Material & Hardware Knowledge: Familiarity with plywood, MDF, laminates, melamine, wood finishes, hinges, drawer slides, handles, hanging systems, and other cabinetry hardware.Attention to Detail: Exceptional accuracy and a quality-focused mindset when preparing designs, technical drawings, and production documentation.Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify design conflicts, drafting errors, and manufacturing limitations and recommend practical solutions.Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal English communication skills for design discussions, technical reviews, and coordination with remote teams.Availability: Consistent availability during business hours for project coordination, design revisions, and timely production support.
Nice-to-HavesDirect experience with KCD Software, AutoCAD, or other closet and cabinet design software.Experience designing both custom closets and a variety of cabinetry projects.Experience preparing CNC-ready drawings or working with CNC cabinet manufacturing workflows.Familiarity with cabinet manufacturing software, cut-list generation, and bill of materials preparation.Working familiarity with Zoho CRM.Background in custom closet manufacturing, cabinetry, furniture production, or millwork.Knowledge of cabinet and closet hardware systems, including hinges, drawer slides, lift mechanisms, pull-outs, hanging systems, and specialty fittings.Experience reviewing shop drawings, production plans, or technical documentation for quality assurance.Background coordinating with cabinetmakers, CNC operators, production teams, or installation crews.
Work Setup & SchedulePosition Type: Full-time, RemoteSchedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM ESTHourly Rate: $9.00–$11.00 per hourWork Setup: Fully remote, with consistent availability during Eastern Time business hours.
Join Our TeamBring your creativity, technical design expertise, and cabinetry knowledge to JL Closets. Help us transform project requirements into beautiful, functional, and accurately engineered custom cabinets and closets that reflect our commitment to exceptional craftsmanship and quality.