NorthCo is an Ottawa-based renovation company specializing in kitchens, cabinetry, and siding. We're driven by a simple set of values - doing the right thing, real partnership with our clients and each other, a constant push to grow, and leading by example - and we live them while having a good time along the way. We're a tight-knit team that takes the craft seriously without taking ourselves too seriously. (Want a feel for who you'd be joining?

Check out our social media - it's the best window into our team and the work.)

We're hiring a Kitchen Designer to join our design team as we keep growing. This is a full time role for someone who blends real design talent with technical precision - the kind of designer who can sit with a client, understand their vision, and turn it into custom kitchen layouts, cabinetry drawings, and material selections that actually get built clean.

If you want a place where your skills are valued and your personality gets to shine, this is your lane.

What You'll Do

- Meet with clients to understand their vision, then guide them through the full design process

- Design custom kitchen layouts, cabinetry modifications, and custom millwork

- Develop detailed drawings and cabinet elevations

- Conduct site measurements for accurate planning and execution

- Calculate material requirements and source cost estimates

- Select and propose material choices with expert, client-tailored recommendations

- Coordinate with project managers, sub-trades,



and partners like architects and engineers

- Prepare and issue client invoices with proper documentation and follow-up

- Juggle multiple projects on tight deadlines without losing the details

Our Core Values

- Do the right thing: We act with integrity, even when no one's watching.

- Partnership: We work toward win-win-win outcomes for clients, team, and company.

- Growth: We challenge the status quo and seek continuous improvement.

- Leadership: We own our roles and lead by example - no micromanagement needed.

Compensation:

- $26.00 - $31.00 per hour + commission

Requirements

What We're Looking For

- 3-5 years of interior design experience with a strong design portfolio

- Expertise in kitchen and cabinetry standards, including technical drawing for detailed cabinet elevations

- Meticulous attention to detail and logical, systematic problem-solving

- Strong time management and organization across multiple simultaneous projects

- Comfortable with Google Drive and SketchUp

- Excellent, professional communicator with a customer-focused mindset

- Confidence to influence and lead without direct authority

- Own a car (frequent travel to showrooms and client homes) and a smartphone with data

- Bilingual (EN/FR) - an asset, not a requirement

Nice to Have

- Bathroom design experience - a plus as we launch our bathroom division next year

- Familiarity with Hover (3D measurement and exterior modeling)

📌 Designer (Ottawa)
🏢 Northcoservices
📍 Ottawa