Custom Storage Design Consultant

Custom Storage Design Consultant
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 Storage Design Consultant to join our remote team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in custom storage design, space planning, cabinetry, millwork, and creating functional, visually appealing storage solutions tailored to each client's needs.This role focuses on developing and refining custom storage designs while ensuring that layouts, technical drawings, measurements, material selections, and estimates meet JL Closets' quality standards. The consultant will work with design concepts and project requirements to create practical, accurate, and production-ready solutions for a variety of residential spaces.The ideal candidate can translate client needs and design concepts into customized storage solutions while considering functionality, aesthetics, materials, hardware, construction methods, manufacturing capabilities, and installation requirements.
Key ResponsibilitiesCustom Storage Design: Develop and refine customized storage solutions for walk-in closets, reach-in closets, wardrobes, dressing rooms, pantries, laundry rooms, garages, home offices, built-in cabinetry, shelving systems, and other residential storage spaces.Client Requirements & Design Consultation: Understand project requirements, space limitations, storage needs, and design preferences to develop practical and personalized solutions.Space Planning & Layout Development: Create efficient layouts that maximize available space, improve organization, and balance functionality with visual appeal.Design Review & Quality Assurance: Review layouts, 2D/3D elevations, floor plans, and technical drawings to verify dimensional accuracy, structural feasibility, appropriate clearances, and design consistency.Technical Drawing & Drafting: Prepare detailed design drawings, elevations, dimensions, construction details, and technical specifications for custom storage projects.Material & Hardware Selection: Recommend suitable materials, finishes, accessories, and hardware based on the design requirements, functionality, durability, and project specifications.Quote & Pricing Validation: Review quotes, bills of materials (BOM), material requirements, and hardware specifications against design plans to ensure pricing accuracy and prevent order discrepancies.Technical Design Support: Provide guidance on complex storage layouts, measurements, cabinetry construction, material specifications, and hardware selections.Design Quality & Problem-Solving: Identify and resolve design inconsistencies, measurement issues, and technical challenges to ensure every solution is functional and practical for manufacturing and installation.Manufacturing Feasibility: Ensure designs account for material properties, cabinetry construction methods, hardware clearances, CNC machining requirements, and production limitations.Designer Collaboration & Training: Share technical knowledge, provide design feedback, and support junior designers in maintaining consistent design standards and best practices.Standardization & Process Improvement: Identify recurring design and quoting errors and assist in improving design templates, quality-control procedures, and workflow documentation.Cross-Team Coordination: Collaborate with sales, production, and installation teams to clarify project specifications and ensure designs are properly prepared for manufacturing and installation.
QualificationsMust-HavesEducational Background: Degree or diploma in Interior Design, Industrial Design, Architecture, Furniture Design, Drafting, or a closely related field.Custom Storage Design Experience: Strong experience designing custom closets, built-in storage systems, wardrobes, cabinetry, or other customized residential storage solutions.Design & Technical Expertise: Thorough understanding of space planning, cabinetry construction, millwork, dimensions, materials, finishes, and hardware systems.Versatile Design Experience: Ability to design storage solutions for different residential spaces, including closets, pantries, laundry rooms, garages, home offices, and built-in cabinetry.Technical Drawing Skills: Ability to create, interpret, and evaluate layouts, floor plans, 2D/3D elevations, shop drawings, cut lists, and technical specifications.Manufacturing Knowledge: Understanding of cabinetry construction methods, material requirements, CNC production, hardware installation, and manufacturing limitations.Plan & Quote Review: Proven ability to review design plans, bills of materials, material specifications, hardware requirements, and pricing estimates for accuracy.Attention to Detail: Exceptional precision and a quality-focused mindset regarding measurements, dimensions, construction details, material selections, and order entry.Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify design inconsistencies, resolve technical issues, and recommend practical solutions for manufacturing and installation.Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal English communication skills suitable for design consultations, technical discussions, and team collaboration.Availability: Consistent availability during business hours for timely design reviews, project coordination, and ongoing team support.
Nice-to-HavesDirect experience with KCD Software or other closet design, cabinetry design, and CAD software.Working familiarity with Zoho CRM.Experience designing multiple types of residential storage solutions beyond closets.Experience with CNC cabinet manufacturing and production workflows.Background in custom closet manufacturing, cabinetry, millwork, or installation.Experience mentoring, training, or reviewing the work of junior designers.Experience developing design standards, quality-control procedures, or technical documentation.Familiarity with closet and cabinet hardware systems, including hinges, drawer slides, hanging systems, lift mechanisms, pull-outs, and specialty fittings.
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 expertise, and passion for functional design to JL Closets. Help us create customized storage solutions that maximize space, improve organization, and deliver exceptional quality for every project.