Lead Closet Designer

Lead 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 highly skilled Lead Closet Designer to join our remote team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in custom closet design, advanced space planning, and technical drafting, along with the ability to lead, mentor, and support a team of closet designers.In this leadership role, you will oversee design quality and consistency across projects, guide designers through complex design challenges, review plans and estimates for accuracy, and ensure all designs meet company standards before moving into production. You will also help improve design workflows, strengthen team performance, and maintain high standards of functionality, aesthetics, and manufacturing accuracy.

Key ResponsibilitiesDesign Leadership & Oversight: Provide technical direction and design guidance to the closet design team, ensuring projects meet JL Closets' standards for quality, functionality, and aesthetics.Custom Closet Design: Develop and oversee sophisticated, functional closet layouts, including walk-in closets, reach-in closets, wardrobes, dressing rooms, and other custom storage solutions.Design Review & Quality Assurance: Review floor plans, layouts, 2D/3D elevations, and technical drawings to verify dimensional accuracy, structural feasibility, clearances, and manufacturing compliance.Designer Training & Mentorship: Train, mentor, and support junior and intermediate designers, helping them improve their technical skills, design capabilities, and understanding of company standards.Quote & Pricing Validation: Review project estimates, bills of materials (BOM), hardware specifications, and design details to ensure pricing accuracy and prevent order discrepancies.Space Planning & Optimization: Guide designers in developing efficient layouts that maximize available space while considering functionality, accessibility, ergonomics, and client requirements.Design Standards & Process Improvement: Establish and maintain consistent design guidelines, templates, quality-control procedures, and standard operating procedures.Technical Problem-Solving: Resolve complex design issues, identify recurring errors, and provide practical solutions related to measurements, materials, hardware, and manufacturing requirements.Cross-Team Coordination: Collaborate with sales, production, and installation teams to ensure designs are accurate, practical, and ready for manufacturing and installation.Team Performance & Quality Monitoring: Monitor design accuracy, turnaround times, and recurring quality issues, providing constructive feedback and recommendations for improvement.
QualificationsMust-HavesEducational Background: Degree or diploma in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, Industrial Design, or a closely related field.Professional Experience: Extensive experience in custom closet design, cabinetry, millwork, or related interior design fields, including experience overseeing or mentoring other designers.Design & Technical Expertise: Thorough understanding of custom closet systems, interior design principles, space planning, cabinetry, millwork, and spatial ergonomics.Leadership & Mentoring: Proven ability to lead, train, coach, and develop designers while maintaining consistent quality standards.Technical Drawing Skills: Advanced ability to create, interpret, and review floor plans, layouts, 2D/3D elevations, dimensions, and technical drawings.Quality Assurance: Demonstrated ability to identify design errors, review technical plans, validate specifications, and ensure production-ready designs.Quoting & Pricing Knowledge: Ability to review estimates, bills of materials, hardware specifications, and project pricing for accuracy.Manufacturing Knowledge: Strong understanding of materials, hardware, manufacturing limitations, and installation requirements for custom closet systems.Problem-Solving: Ability to resolve complex design challenges and improve team workflows and design processes.Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to provide clear technical direction and constructive feedback.Availability: Consistent availability during business hours for team supervision, design reviews, and cross-functional coordination.
Nice-to-HavesDirect experience with KCD Software or other closet design and CAD software.Working familiarity with Zoho CRM or other customer relationship management systems.Previous experience as a Lead Designer, Senior Closet Designer, Design Supervisor, or Design Manager.Background working directly with custom closet manufacturing or installation teams.Experience developing design standards, training materials, quality-control systems, and workflow documentation.Knowledge of material optimization, production efficiency, and installation best practices.
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 design expertise, leadership abilities, and passion for exceptional custom storage solutions to JL Closets. Help lead and develop our design team, strengthen quality standards, and ensure every project reflects the precision, functionality, and craftsmanship that define our company.