Residential Designer - Residential Remodeling/Construction KGT Builders – Naples, FL Total Target Compensation: $80,000-$100,000
Design Beautiful Spaces. Guide Clients with Confidence. See Your Work Get Built. Are you a Remodeling Designer with a creative flair and a talent for superb client communication? Do you have the positive, can-do attitude that delivers an exceptional customer experience? Do you want to see your designs move from concept to construction - not just sit on a shelf? If so, KGT Builders wants to hear from you.
About Us
KGT Builders is an award-winning design-build company serving Naples and the surrounding area. We're a licensed home building and remodeling contractor offering permit-ready plans, construction drawings, and design expertise. Our integrated Dream-Design-Build approach supports substantial residential renovations, additions, and selected new builds. We're a small, tight-knit team of 7 - and we're growing. We believe in honesty, collaboration, and doing quality work that makes our clients raving fans. Learn more: https://kgtremodeling.com/
Summary of Responsibilities This is not just a design role. As our Project Designer, you will sit at the center of our residential design-build process, working directly with homeowners, Sales, Estimating, and Production to transform an initial vision into a thoughtfully designed, well-documented, buildable project. You will own the client's vision from concept to completion - creating detailed designs in Chief Architect, confidently leading clients through the decision-making process, and managing the project schedule in collaboration with our construction team. Your ultimate mission is to deliver an exceptional experience and a stunning final product that creates delighted, raving fans.
What You Will Own
• Client Discovery & Design Leadership – Understand client vision, lifestyle, priorities, scope, budget, and design objectives; educate clients on good/better/best solutions.
• Design Development & Documentation – Create as-builts, concepts, plans, elevations, 3D visuals, electrical/plumbing plans, working drawings, revisions, specifications, and construction documents. Chief Architect is strongly preferred.
• Selections & Client Experience – Guide cabinetry, countertops, lighting, plumbing fixtures, windows/doors, appliances, finishes, furnishings, and other selections while keeping decisions aligned to scope, budget, and schedule.
• Budget, Buildability & Coordination – Collaborate with Sales, Estimating, Trades, and Production so design decisions remain buildable, documented, budget-aware, and coordinated with schedules.
• Construction Support & Handoff – Support permitting, Trade Day/final scope preparation, production handoff, milestone site visits, design clarifications, reselections, and change-order information.
• Post-Construction & Brand Contribution – Support decorative/furnishing needs, maintain vendor/sample resources, contribute project stories/photo-video opportunities, and help identify award-worthy work.
You Are Likely a Strong Fit If You
- Have at least 3-5 years of residential interior design or residential design-build experience.
- Have a degree in Design and/or NCIDQ credentials (preferred, not mandatory when experience demonstrates capability).
- Are proficient in CAD/design software; Chief Architect experience is strongly preferred.
- Have proven experience with custom cabinetry, kitchen & bath designs, and high-end residential projects.
- Understand how design decisions affect construction, budget, schedule, permitting, and client expectations.
- Can confidently guide homeowners through complex, high-value, and sometimes emotional design decisions.
- Have strong space-planning, finish/material-selection, presentation, and documentation skills.
- Are highly organized, communicate exceptionally well, take ownership, and can manage multiple projects.
- Care as much about whether the design gets built correctly as whether it looks beautiful.
- Are a collaborative, proactive, and coachable team player.
Compensation & Benefits
• Salary: $75,000-85,000 base plus per project bonuses. OTE: $80,000-$100,000 per year
• Paid Leave: Comprehensive package including Paid Time Off (PTO) and designated paid holidays
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan to support your long-term financial goals
• Health Benefits: A stipend provided to help cover the cost of your health insurance plan
• Growth Path: Opportunity to take on larger, more complex projects and grow into a Lead Designer or Design Department Manager role as we expand
How to Apply
- Apply with an updated resume with a portfolio showcasing your most recent residential projects
We have a formal recruiting process and have a relationship with Zephyr Connects LLC, whom we use for the screening and hiring process. If you are selected for the next step you will get instructions from Svitlana Diak within 3 days of your submission. Everyone will be contacted.
KGT Builders provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, KGT Builders complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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