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Pay: $50,680.66 - $80,034.77 per yearJob description:Designer &ndash; City DesignHistoric Valley Junction | West Des Moines, IA Full-TimeCity Design has served Valley Junction for more than 40 years &mdash; a trusted destination for kitchen and bath design and a retail showroom for lighting, plumbing, cabinetry, mirrors, and more. Two years ago, City Design joined the Drury Design family, gaining the resources, vendor depth, training infrastructure, and &ldquo;Live Life Artfully&rdquo; standards of a Chicago-area design/build leader while remaining proudly local.We are hiring a Designer who can own projects end-to-end &mdash; and who understands that great studios run on collaboration, not silos.You&rsquo;ll design. You&rsquo;ll sell. You&rsquo;ll manage projects. And when needed, you&rsquo;ll help mind the shop &mdash; because that&rsquo;s how strong teams operate.If you&rsquo;re senior-level, we&rsquo;ll calibrate title, scope, and compensation accordingly. If you&rsquo;re earlier in your arc but serious about mastery, we&rsquo;ll build a clear path forward &mdash; including NKBA certification support.What You&rsquo;ll Do:Design Leadership<ul><li>Lead discovery conversations to uncover goals, constraints, and budget realities.</li><li>Translate insight into thoughtful plans, elevations, and 3D renderings that balance aesthetics with buildability.</li><li>Specify materials, finishes, fixtures, and cabinetry aligned to scope, timeline, and budget.</li><li>Present confidently and iterate decisively.</li></ul>Client Engagement &amp; Sales<ul><li>Conduct in-home consultations and develop clear proposals with defined scope and pricing.</li><li>Welcome walk-ins and convert showroom conversations into retail sales and design/build opportunities.</li><li>Maintain steady follow-through through long sales cycles.</li><li>Protect margin while protecting client trust.</li></ul>Project Ownership<ul><li>Serve as primary client contact from design through installation.</li><li>Partner with operations on scheduling, change orders, and coordination with trades.</li><li>Visit job sites to verify field conditions and safeguard design intent.</li></ul>Studio Contribution:This is a collaborative studio &mdash; not a &ldquo;my projects only&rdquo; environment.<ul><li>Contribute to showroom coverage and retail floor engagement.</li><li>Support sample library care and vendor coordination.</li><li>Step in where needed to keep projects and the storefront running smoothly.</li><li>Mentor junior talent if senior; embrace mentorship if growing.</li></ul>We value designers who elevate the team, not just their own portfolio.What Makes You a Strong Fit:<ul><li>Growth mindset &mdash; coachable, accountable, curious.</li><li>Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field (Associate&rsquo;s considered with strong portfolio).</li><li>3+ years residential design/build experience preferred, especially kitchen &amp; bath.</li><li>Working knowledge of construction sequencing and jobsite realities.</li><li>Proficiency in hand sketching and design software (Chief Architect a plus).</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Portfolio demonstrating thoughtful planning and real-world execution.</li><li>Willingness to pursue (or maintain) NKBA certification.</li></ul>Important: We are committed to professional standards. Our differentiator is rigorous design training and NKBA certification &mdash; not simply selling cabinetry. If you want to deepen your credentials and practice design at a high level, you&rsquo;ll thrive here.Leveling &amp; CompensationWe hire for trajectory and impact &mdash; not ego or years alone.Senior Designer Commission-forward plan with transition/base support. Larger scopes. Mentoring expectations.Designer Hybrid base + commission. Full project ownership with operational support and clear path to Senior.We will not under-level strong candidates. We also will not over-title those not ready for ownership.Benefits &amp; Support<ul><li>Competitive compensation with commission upside</li><li>Health, dental, vision</li><li>Matching IRA program</li><li>Paid time off + flexible scheduling</li><li>Occasional Saturday showroom coverage</li><li>NKBA membership &amp; CEU support</li><li>Access to Drury Design&rsquo;s vendor network, engineering depth, and refined design/build process</li></ul>Why City Design + Drury DesignThis is a rare hybrid: Small-team agility in Valley Junction with the infrastructure and standards of an award-winning design/build firm.You&rsquo;ll work with clients who value craft. You&rsquo;ll be supported by real systems. And you&rsquo;ll be expected to raise the bar.If that excites you, apply through Indeed. We&rsquo;ll be in touch.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:<ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Pay: $50,158.03 - $90,405.37 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Bachelor's (Required)</li></ul>Ability to Commute:<ul><li>West Des Moines, IA 50265 (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

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