Custom Millwork Designer

About JL Closets

JL Closets is an established industry leader with over 35 years of experience delivering premium custom closets and bespoke home storage solutions. We pride ourselves on fine craftsmanship, functional innovation, and precision design.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Custom Millwork Designer to join our remote team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in custom millwork design, architectural detailing, cabinetry, built-in furniture, residential interiors, and space planning.

This role focuses on designing and developing custom millwork and cabinetry solutions for residential spaces, including built-in cabinets, wardrobes, wall paneling, entertainment centers, libraries, home offices, vanities, kitchen and bathroom cabinetry, closets, and other architectural woodwork.

The designer will translate project requirements, architectural plans, measurements, sketches, and design concepts into detailed 2D drawings, 3D models, renderings, shop drawings, and production-ready specifications. Designs must balance aesthetics, functionality, construction feasibility, material selection, and manufacturing requirements.

The adecuado candidate understands how custom millwork moves from concept to fabrication and installation, with the technical ability to develop accurate drawings and practical designs that meet quality standards and production capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

- Custom Millwork Design: Develop detailed designs for built-in cabinetry, wardrobes, wall units, entertainment centers, libraries, home offices, vanities, wall paneling, shelving systems, and other custom residential millwork.
- Architectural Millwork & Detailing: Design custom architectural woodwork, including decorative panels, moldings, trim details, integrated storage, cabinetry features, and specialty built-in elements.
- Space Planning & Layout Development: Evaluate architectural plans, room dimensions, site measurements, and existing conditions to create functional and visually balanced millwork layouts.
- 2D & 3D Design Development: Prepare detailed floor plans, elevations, sections, construction details, 3D models, renderings, and design presentations.
- Design Concept Development: Translate client requirements, architectural drawings, sketches, and design references into customized millwork solutions that align with the overall interior design concept.
- Custom Cabinetry Design: Develop cabinet configurations, drawer systems, shelving, doors, panels, storage compartments, hardware layouts, and other cabinetry components.
- Technical Drawing & Shop Drawings: Produce accurate, dimensioned shop drawings, elevations, sections, assembly details, material specifications, and fabrication documentation.
- Material & Finish Selection: Specify suitable materials, wood species, veneers, MDF, plywood, laminates, melamine, finishes, hardware, and accessories based on design requirements, durability, and intended application.
- Millwork Construction Knowledge:



Apply an understanding of cabinet construction, joinery, panel thicknesses, edge banding, door construction, hardware placement, clearances, assembly methods, and installation details.
- Design Visualization: Create professional 3D renderings and visual presentations that communicate design intent, proportions, materials, finishes, and construction details.
- Manufacturing & Fabrication Feasibility: Ensure designs are practical for fabrication and account for material limitations, CNC machining requirements, production methods, assembly processes, and manufacturing capabilities.
- Installation Coordination: Consider site conditions, wall irregularities, clearances, dimensions, mounting requirements, and installation constraints when preparing millwork designs.
- Design Review & Quality Control: Review drawings, dimensions, material specifications, and construction details for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and production readiness.
- Technical Problem-Solving: Identify and resolve design conflicts, measurement discrepancies, construction challenges, and fabrication limitations.
- Design Revisions: Update drawings, models, and specifications based on project changes, field measurements, client requirements, and feedback from internal teams.
- Cross-Team Coordination: Work closely with sales, production, engineering, and installation teams to clarify design requirements and ensure projects are properly documented for fabrication and installation.
- Design Standards & Process Improvement: Maintain consistent technical and design standards, organized project documentation, and efficient millwork design workflows.

QualificationsMust-Haves

- Educational Background: Degree or diploma in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, Industrial Design, Furniture Design, Woodworking Technology, or a closely related field.
- Custom Millwork Design Experience: Proven experience designing custom millwork, architectural woodwork, built-in cabinetry, furniture, or residential casework.
- Millwork & Cabinetry Knowledge: Strong understanding of cabinet construction, millwork components, built-in systems, joinery, panel dimensions, edge banding, hardware, and assembly methods.
- Architectural Drawing Skills: Ability to read and interpret architectural plans, elevations, sections, construction details, and site measurements.
- Technical Drafting Skills: Ability to prepare accurate 2D drawings, detailed shop drawings, dimensioned elevations, sections, and fabrication specifications.
- Design & Visualization Skills: Ability to create professional 3D models, renderings,



and design presentations to communicate custom millwork concepts.
- Materials & Finishes Knowledge: Understanding of MDF, plywood, solid wood, veneers, laminates, melamine, wood finishes, decorative panels, and millwork hardware.
- Construction & Fabrication Knowledge: Familiarity with joinery, cabinet assembly, door and drawer construction, panel processing, CNC machining, edge banding, and fabrication methods.
- Space Planning Expertise: Ability to develop functional and aesthetically balanced millwork layouts while considering dimensions, proportions, clearances, and installation requirements.
- Design Aesthetic: Strong understanding of interior design principles, architectural detailing, materials, textures, proportions, and contemporary residential design styles.
- Manufacturing Awareness: Understanding of how design concepts and technical drawings translate into fabrication, CNC production, assembly, and installation.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify technical challenges, resolve drawing inconsistencies, and recommend practical solutions without compromising design quality.
- Attention to Detail: Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining accuracy and consistency.
- Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal English communication skills for technical discussions, design reviews, revisions, and remote team collaboration.
- Availability: Consistent availability during business hours for project coordination, design revisions, and timely communication.

Nice-to-Haves

- Direct experience with AutoCAD, SketchUp, 3ds Max, Revit, KCD Software, or other CAD and millwork design applications.
- Experience designing high-end residential millwork, custom cabinetry, architectural woodwork, and bespoke built-in furniture.
- Background in architectural millwork, cabinetmaking, furniture design, interior architecture, or custom woodworking.
- Experience producing photorealistic 3D renderings and detailed fabrication drawings.
- Knowledge of CNC cabinet manufacturing, cut lists, material optimization, and production documentation.
- Familiarity with Zoho CRM.
- Experience coordinating with cabinetmakers, CNC operators, manufacturers, production teams, and installation crews.
- Experience developing millwork design standards, material libraries, construction details, and technical documentation.

Work Setup & Schedule

- Position Type: Full-time, Remote
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM EST
- Hourly Rate: $9.00–$11.00 per hour
- Work Setup: Fully remote, with consistent availability during Eastern Time business hours.

Join Our Team

Bring your creativity, technical expertise, and passion for custom millwork design to JL Closets. Help us create beautifully detailed cabinetry, architectural woodwork, and custom built-in solutions that transform residential spaces. Join a team committed to exceptional craftsmanship, precision, functionality, and quality from initial design through final installation.

📌 Custom Millwork Designer (Argentina)
🏢 JL Closets
📍 Argentina