CQC Home is a community-centered leader in whole-home renovation, kitchen remodeling, and bathroom remodeling in central North Carolina. We provide personalized care and visionary expertise to each of our customers, bringing their dream home into beautiful reality.
Specializing in kitchen and bathroom remodeling as well as extensive renovation, we help clients all over the Triangle improve their homes with the kind of caring attention that makes us feel like family. We also offer whole-home remodeling and ground-up construction, meeting projects of all sizes. To learn more about our company, visit our website https://www.cqchome.com.
We’re growing and seeking a Luxury Cabinet Designer who is passionate about residential design, values teamwork, demonstrates excellent communication skills, and thrives in a detail-driven environment.
The Luxury Cabinet Designer specializes in custom kitchen and bath cabinetry as part of our whole-home renovation projects. This role blends creative design expertise with technical precision, guiding clients through selections, producing detailed 20/20 plans and renderings, and collaborating closely with our design and production teams to deliver cabinetry solutions that reflect both luxury and functionality.
This highly collaborative role requires being onsite daily at CQC Home’s headquarters in Durham, NC, during core office hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.). Only candidates currently based in the Triangle area and able to reliably commute each day will be considered.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Designer at CQC Home plays a pivotal role in shaping the client experience and delivering high-quality, thoughtful, and functional design solutions for residential remodeling projects. This individual leads the creative and logistical aspects of the design process, from concept development through construction documentation and final selections, while ensuring alignment with the client’s vision, project budget, and CQC’s construction standards. Our cabinetry projects feature custom design, premium finishes, and high-touch client experiences that set the standard for luxury remodeling in the Triangle.
Designers are trusted to balance creativity, precision, and project management, acting as the liaison between the client, the design team, and the production team. This role is suited for a passionate, organized, and communicative professional eager to bring beautiful designs to life while meeting measurable project outcomes.

REQUIREMENTS

• Extensive cabinet design experience in luxury homes.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in residential design, remodeling, or construction.
• Proficiency in 2020 Design (required), AutoCAD, SketchUp, and rendering tools (e.g., Enscape).
• Strong understanding of construction methods, design theory, and material applications.
• Preferred: Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field.
• In-depth knowledge of premium cabinetry lines, hardware, and luxury finishes.
• Proven experience designing for discerning clients with an emphasis on craftsmanship, customization, and elevated detail.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex design concepts to clients and team members.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills; able to thrive in a multidisciplinary, fast-paced environment.
  Please note: Submission of a professional portfolio will be required before proceeding to the interview stage.

QUALITY & ACCOUNTABILITY

• Own the accuracy and completeness of all design deliverables.
• Ensure all documentation is consistent with CQC’s quality standards and workflows.
• Respond promptly to design-related RFIs during the construction phase.
• Remain accountable to project timelines and deliverable deadlines.