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Cabinet Designer

设计·工业、家居设计

Responsible for custom kitchen cabinet design, including measurement, planning, material selection, renderings, and construction follow-up.

Daily work

  • 01Communicate with clients and measure kitchen space on-site.
  • 02Draw cabinet floor plans and 3D renderings using CAD, Kujiale, etc.
  • 03Select materials (boards, hardware, countertops) and color schemes based on budget and style.
  • 04Prepare quotations and design proposals, present to clients and revise as needed.
  • 05Coordinate with suppliers and installation teams to ensure timely delivery and correct installation.
  • 06Visit construction sites to check installation quality and resolve design implementation issues.

Ability requirements

Hard skills

  • Proficient in design software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, 3ds Max, or Kujiale.
  • Familiar with cabinet structure, panels, hardware, countertop materials, and processing techniques.
  • Understanding of kitchen plumbing, electrical layout, and ergonomic principles.
  • Ability to sketch quickly to convey design ideas.
  • Knowledge of material cost estimation and quotation techniques.

Soft skills

  • Excellent communication and listening skills to accurately understand client needs.
  • Creative and aesthetic sense to deliver beautiful yet functional designs.
  • Patience and attention to detail for precise dimensions and finishes.
  • Strong stress resistance to handle revisions and tight deadlines.
  • Teamwork and cross-department coordination skills.

Best suited for

Suitable for creative, communicative, detail-oriented individuals who enjoy blending aesthetics with functionality and take pride in customizing ideal kitchen spaces for clients.

Less suited for

Not suitable for those who lack patience, dislike repetitive communication, are insensitive to details, or cannot handle project cycle pressure.

Salary (monthly)

12KMedian
Bottom 8KTop 20K

Pre-tax estimate, tier-1 cities with social insurance · reference only

Profile

Higher is better
Growth3
AI Resistance3
Transferability3
Stability2
Autonomy / Remote-friendly2
Lower is better
Work Intensity4
Major Relevance3
Competition3
Entry Difficulty2
Education Threshold2

MBTI Fit

ENFJENFPINFJISFJESFJ
High intensityEntry-friendly

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Disclaimer: Salary figures on this page are estimated pre-tax monthly pay for positions with social-insurance contributions in China's tier-1 cities; other cities are converted using regional coefficients. Dimension scores and MBTI fit are editorial estimates, provided for reference only, and do not constitute any promise or advice.