Design Studio Coordinator - New Home Construction

JOB PURPOSE:

Assists the Design Studio Manager while providing excellent customer service, this position may work individually with customers as they select interior options and upgrades.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Design Studio Manager, may work with new home customers to select interior finishes such as cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting
• May advise customers on interior design functions (with respect to color, functionality, budget)
• May research custom requests by obtaining information on materials
• May meet with vendors as needed
• Responsible for complete and accurate paperwork related to customer selections
• Arrange appointment times/dates with new home customers; greet customers upon arrival to the design Studio
• Other duties as assigned or expected
  
  

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong creative ability (Background in Interior Design is preferred)
• Excellent presentation skills
• Well organized and self-directed
• Strong interpersonal skills with attention to detail
• Strong computer skills
• Able to establish priorities and meeting deadlines
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Must be current with design trends in a variety of styles
• Must have ability to read and understand architectural and structural blueprints
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends in a part time capacity
• Strong computer skills with MS Office and / or Builder Sales System
  
  

Education and Work Experience

• AA or Bachelors’ Degree or certification in interior design or equivalent of three years of experience interior home design; or combination of education and equivalent work experience
• Prior experience in new home sales or design Studios is preferred
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing their essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Occasional travel to various worksites may also be required, depending on assignment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.