Experienced Kitchen & Bath Designer

About the role

Own the design side of Lehigh Valley kitchen and bathroom renovations end to end — from the first in‑home consultation through to installation.

Responsibilities

• Run in‑home and in‑office design consultations with homeowners.
• Field‑measure and produce accurate plans, elevations, and 3D presentations.
• Specify cabinetry, countertops, tile, plumbing fixtures, and lighting.
• Build and maintain realistic project budgets.
• Work directly with project managers and installers through completion.
• Stay the client’s design contact for the life of the job.

Requirements

• Demonstrable kitchen and bath design experience.
• Fluency in kitchen/bath design software (e.g., 2020 Design, Chief Architect, SketchUp, AutoCAD).
• Confidence in field‑measuring and reading existing conditions in older homes.
• Working knowledge of cabinetry construction, countertop fabrication, and tile.
• Ability to present a design to a homeowner clearly, without overselling.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites across the Lehigh Valley.

Preferred Qualifications

• NKBA certification (AKBD or CMKBD) or eligibility to sit for it.
• Experience with full‑scope renovation rather than refacing or resurfacing.
• Familiarity with older Lehigh Valley housing stock.

Skills

• Cabinet installation
• Kitchen design
• Bathroom remodeling
• Bath design
• Kitchen remodeling

Compensation

Independent contractor (1099), paid on a base‑plus‑commission basis. The company funds continued NKBA education and certification for designers pursuing AKBD or CMKBD.

Benefits

• Funding for continued NKBA education and certification (AKBD or CMKBD).

About the Company

VM Power Kitchen & Bath is a 25‑person, family‑run remodeler based in Whitehall, PA, serving the Lehigh Valley (Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton). Licensed in PA and NJ and a member of the NKBA, the firm performs full‑scope renovations—custom cabinetry, stone countertops, tile, bath vanities, walk‑in showers, tub‑to‑shower conversions, and the structural and layout work often required in older homes. Typical investment ranges from $30,000‑$60,000 for a kitchen and $15,000‑$35,000 for a bathroom. Licensed and insured: PA HIC #PA158550, NJ HIC #13VH11744800.