Also called: Kitchen Designer, Cabinetry Designer
Specializes in designing kitchens and bathrooms, planning cabinets, counters, plumbing, and appliances.
They measure a client's kitchen, design layouts in specialized software, and help pick countertops and tile. Most work for cabinet showrooms or remodeling firms. Getting every inch of cabinetry right is crucial.
Estimate; many earn commission on sales.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Associate's degree (2-year), about 2 years after high school. Associate or bachelor's in interior design; NKBA certification is valued.
Ways in: 2-year college, Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Interior Design, Kitchen & Bath Design.
Growing about average. Home remodeling demand keeps this steady.
Medium risk for 10 years. Design software and AI auto-generate layouts and renders; measuring real rooms and guiding client choices stay human.
Classes: Drafting CAD, Geometry, Construction trades CTE.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-1025.
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