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Kitchen & Bath Designer |
Senior Residential Designer

Kitchen & Bath Designer | Senior Residential Designer

$85,000–$110,000 per year, based on experience

Work Location: Marlborough, MA   Serving MetroWest and Greater Boston

Why this Role is Different

Most design roles either bury you in CAD documentation or push you through back-to-back client meetings with no room to do real design work. This role is different.

At Hubley Painting & Remodeling, you'll lead the full design process — from first layout sketch to final finish selection — with in-house CAD support, a collaborative build team, and clients who are genuinely invested in the outcome. No sourcing your own leads. No managing construction. Just high-quality residential design work, done the right way.

Compensation & Benefits

• $85,000–$110,000 per year, based on experience
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Leadership role in a growing design-build firm
• Opportunity to work across a range of projects — from kitchens and baths to whole-house renovations and custom built-ins
• Collaborative environment with an in-house build team
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About Hubley Painting & Remodeling

Hubley Painting & Remodeling is a third-generation, family-owned residential remodeling firm based in Marlborough, Massachusetts, serving clients throughout MetroWest and Greater Boston. We specialize primarily in kitchen and bathroom renovations, along with whole-house remodels, custom built-ins, mudrooms, laundry rooms, and detailed interior millwork.

As a design-build company, we integrate in-house design, project management, carpentry, and painting teams to deliver coordinated renovation projects from concept through completion. We operate in a fast-paced environment with multiple kitchen and bath projects active at various stages of design and construction.

Position Overview

The Senior Residential Designer will lead the design process for kitchen and bathroom remodels — our most frequently requested projects — as well as whole-house renovations, custom built-ins, and detailed millwork. This role spans the full project lifecycle, from layout development through final design approval and transition into construction.

This is a client-facing leadership role — equal parts technical designer and trusted client advisor — focused on space planning, layout expertise, and guiding homeowners through every finish and material decision. It requires the ability to visit job sites and meet clients in their homes throughout the MetroWest and Greater Boston area.

You will work in coordination with our in-house CAD Designer, Project Managers, and ownership to ensure designs are executed as intended.

Key Responsibilities

Layout & Design Development

• Develop functional kitchen layouts — cabinetry, appliance placement, ventilation, and storage optimizatin
• Design bathroom layouts including vanities, showers, tile planning, and fixture coordination
• Lead structured client meetings and keep design decisions moving forward
• Balance aesthetics, budget, and constructability
• Visit job sites and client homes as part of the design and coordination process

Finish & Material Selection

• Guide homeowners through a structured, consultative selection process covering all finish categories: cabinetry, countertops, tile, plumbing fixtures, hardware, paint, and more
• Apply strong materiality knowledge — understanding product characteristics, durability, lead times, and application requirements — to help clients make confident decisions
• Maintain budget awareness throughout the selection process, steering clients toward choices that work within project scope
• Manage and coordinate with vendors and suppliers to confirm availability, lead times, and specifications
• Communicate finish selections clearly to the field to ensure accurate installation

Project Coordination

• Ensure approved design intent and finish selections are accurately captured and transitioned into construction documentation
• Review drawings prior to permitting and construction
• Collaborate with Project Managers to resolve design-related field questions
• Participate in internal design and coordination meetings

Qualifications Required

• 5+ years of residential kitchen and bath design experience
• Strong understanding of cabinetry systems, layout optimization, and finish selection
• Demonstrated experience guiding homeowners through structured, consultative selection processes
• Strong materiality knowledge across tile, countertops, plumbing, cabinetry, and hardware
• Proficiency in residential design software capable of producing full construction documentation (Chief Architect preferred; AutoCAD, SketchUp, or 20/20 Design considered for otherwise strong candidates)
• Ability to visit job sites and client homes throughout MetroWest and Greater Boston
• Strong communication and decision-facilitation skills
• Ability to manage multiple active projects simultaneously
• Experience working within a collaborative design-build team environment

Interested in applying? Please send your resume to hiring@hubleypainting.com. A work portfolio or photos of work are encouraged.