Cabinet Design Architect
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Job summary
The Cabinet Design Architect/Designer translates client requirements and architectural drawings into precise, manufacturable cabinet designs. This role bridges sales, engineering, and production — ensuring every design is aesthetically sound, structurally viable, and optimized for CNC manufacturing while meeting material and tolerance standards.
Min Qualification:
Degree
Experience Level:
Entry level
Experience Length:
2 years
Language Requirement:
English
Working Hours:
Full Time - 8 to 5
Applicant Location:
Lagos, Nigeria
Job descriptions & requirements
Responsibilities:
Design & Client Interface:
- Develop cabinet and millwork designs from client briefs, architectural drawings, or interior design concepts (kitchens, wardrobes, wall units, commercial fit-outs)
- Prepare 2D/3D renderings and mood boards to present design concepts to clients for approval
- Conduct or review site measurements to ensure designs fit actual spatial conditions
- Advise clients on material selection, finishes, hardware, and design feasibility within budget
Technical Drawing & Engineering:
- Produce detailed shop drawings, cut lists, and cabinet schedules using CAD/cabinet design software (e.g., AutoCAD, SketchUp, Mozaik Software, PolyBoard, or similar)
- Ensure all designs comply with the company's established tolerance standards for MDF and plywood (thickness, squareness, dimensional accuracy)
- Specify joinery methods, fasteners, and assembly techniques appropriate to each design
- Generate CNC-ready nesting files/programs, or hand off accurate specifications to CNC programming staff
Production Coordination:
- Collaborate with production and quality control teams to confirm designs are manufacturable within current machine capabilities
- Review prototypes/first-run samples against design intent and flag deviations
- Update designs based on production feedback (material waste, assembly difficulty, structural issues)
- Maintain a library of standard cabinet modules, templates, and reusable design components to improve production efficiency
Cross-Functional & Administrative:
- Work with the sales/CRM team to convert approved quotes into finalized production-ready designs
- Maintain accurate design documentation and revision history in the company's project management/ERP system
- Support costing/estimation teams with accurate material takeoffs
- Stay current on design trends, hardware innovations, and manufacturing techniques relevant to cabinetry
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree/HND in Architecture, Interior Design, Industrial Design, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- 2 years' experience in cabinet/furniture design, millwork, or joinery — CNC manufacturing environment preferred
- Proficiency in CAD software; cabinet-specific design software strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of wood-based panel materials (MDF, plywood, particleboard) and their manufacturing tolerances
- Excellent spatial reasoning and attention to detail
- Ability to read and interpret architectural/interior design drawings
Key Competencies:
- Precision and quality-mindedness
- Client-facing communication skills
- Collaborative, comfortable working across design, sales, and shop-floor teams
- Problem-solving under production constraints (cost, material, machine capability)
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