🎯 WANTED: Creative Graduate Interior Designer Ready To Learn It All — From Drafting To Delivery!
Are you a design graduate with big dreams and a hunger to really understand how a project comes together?
Do you want to go beyond the classroom and finally gain the hands-on experience most designers only wish they had?

If you’re ready to design real spaces, learn how to bring them to life, and work side-by-side with an experienced business owner and cabinet maker — this could be the most important job ad you ever read.

Here’s why:

😩 Sick of Feeling Like You’re Just “Support Staff”?
You’ve done the hard work to get your diploma — but now the jobs you see are either:

Asking for “3+ years” of experience for a junior role...

Locking you into repetitive admin or CAD work with no real exposure to how a kitchen gets built...

Or pushing you into large firms where you never get to see your designs through to completion.

If you're craving the kind of experience that makes you not just a designer but a true project expert — this is your chance.

💡 Why You’ll Want To Build Your Career With Action Kitchens

Draft Real Plans For Real Clients: Learn how to create and present complete kitchen layouts using Cabinet Vision/Vortex Spaces (we’ll train you), and apply your existing SketchUp and CAD skills to produce professional plans and presentation packages.

Understand Construction Viability: You won’t just draw pretty things — you’ll learn how to spot construction challenges and design within real-world site constraints, with support from experienced tradespeople.

Hands-On Learning Most Designers Dream Of: From site measures to installation day, you’ll be exposed to every stage of the project. Watch your designs actually come to life — and learn what works (and what doesn’t) along the way.

Work Directly With The Business Owner: Be mentored by an experienced cabinet maker who knows both design and construction — and is passionate about passing that knowledge on to the right person.

Costing & Project Coordination: Learn how to quote projects accurately, understand supplier and material costs, and coordinate with tradies to bring a kitchen renovation smoothly to completion.

A Schedule That Actually Respects Your Time: Choose between 7:00am–3:30pm or 9:00am–5:00pm — both within a 38-hour week. Overtime available as required to meet project deadlines.

🏡 Who We Are (And Why You’ll Love It Here)
We’re Action Kitchens, a well-established kitchen renovation company based in South Brisbane. Since 1985, we’ve helped local families design and build beautiful, functional kitchens that feel like home.

What sets us apart?

We care deeply about the experience our clients and our team have.

We keep things personal, intentional, and high-quality.

And we believe in growing people from the ground up.

If you're serious about turning your design education into a thriving career in the renovation space — we’ll give you the tools, training, and trust to do exactly that.

🛠 The Role
Position: Graduate Interior Designer
Location: Capalaba, Brisbane
Hours: Choose from Monday–Thursday 7:00am–3:30pm or 9:00am–5:00pm, Friday 7:00am–1:30pm. 38-hour week + overtime as needed to meet deadlines.

You will:

Draft and prepare detailed design plans for client presentation

Use SketchUp and CAD software to develop and visualise kitchen concepts

Learn and use Cabinet Vision & Vortex Spaces (training provided)

Understand construction and renovation limitations to ensure project viability

Work closely with the business owner to develop concepts and site-specific solutions

Help cost projects and coordinate trades to ensure smooth project delivery

Assist with client presentation packages and attend site visits where needed

🧠 What We’re Looking For

Diploma of Interior Design (recent grads welcome)

Experience using SketchUp and CAD software (essential)

Attention to detail, initiative, and a genuine interest in learning all aspects of kitchen design and renovation

Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively

Confident computer skills and willingness to learn new design software

Strong portfolio showing creative thinking and technical ability

Reliable transport and a professional attitude

Bonus (but not essential):

Admin experience

Understanding of industry trends or past renovation experience

🌟 Perks and Benefits

Mentorship from a real builder/designer.

No experience? No problem: This is a true entry-level opportunity for the right learner

See your designs come to life: Follow the journey from concept to completion

Friday afternoons off: Start your weekend early, every week

Clear career path: As you grow, so does your role and earning potential

❤️ Ready To Turn Your Passion Into A Profession?
We know our greatest asset isn’t our product — it’s our people.
That’s why we invest in our team, teach what schools can’t, and build long-term careers, not just short-term jobs.

If you’re a creative, committed graduate with a hunger to learn, grow, and build something real...

📧 Send your CV and portfolio (with SketchUp/CAD examples) to
[email protected]

Let’s build beautiful kitchens — and an exciting future — together.