Remodeling Design Assistant in Maryland

Join Our Team as a Design Assistant at Merrick Design & Build – Where Exceptional Homes Begin!

Are you a driven individual with a passion for residential design? Do you want to be part of a team that transforms dreams into stunning, high-quality homes? At Merrick Design & Build, we specialize in crafting extraordinary living spaces, and we’re looking for an up and coming designer to help the team bring our clients’ visions to life.

Why Merrick Design & Build?

• Be a Part of Something Special: At Merrick Design & Build, every project has the potential to change someone’s life. From custom kitchen and baths to high-end renovations, your work will shape the spaces where people create memories, build families, and thrive.
• Collaborative & Supportive Team: We foster a culture where collaboration is key. You’ll work closely with an experienced team of architects, designers, and craftsmen who are dedicated to excellence. Every day is an opportunity to learn and grow with people who share your passion for great design and quality craftsmanship.
• Opportunity for Growth: We believe in investing in our people. As a member of the Merrick team, you’ll have plenty of room to grow—both professionally and personally. We offer training, mentorship, and opportunities to take on new responsibilities, ensuring your career is as dynamic as the projects you work on.
• Innovative Projects: We’re known for our creativity and attention to detail. As a Desing Assistant at Merrick Design & Build, you’ll work on cutting-edge residential projects that push the boundaries of design, craftsmanship, and sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your ideas to the table and see them come to life.
• Work-Life Balance: At Merrick, we understand that a balanced life is a productive life. We offer a flexible and supportive work environment, competitive compensation, and a benefits package that allows you to thrive both at work and at home.

What You’ll Do: As a Design Assistant you are responsible for assisting the design team with developing and producing a design package for production. That includes but is not limited to, assisting with CAD drawings, product selections and client meetings. Your main responsibility is the oversight of special orders. You are our representative to both the customer and the community at large. We get most of our work because of our reputation, and you are an important part of that reputation. Both the quality of your work and the way you present yourself reflect on you and our company.

What We’re Looking For:

• A background in the design industry either through education or work experience.
• Strong sense of design and style.
• A clear communicator who is detail oriented.
• A collaborative spirit and a passion for creating beautiful, functional living spaces.

At Merrick Design & Build, we believe in the power of great design and exceptional execution. If you're ready to take your design career to the next level and be part of a team that values quality, creativity, and integrity, we want to hear from you!

Apply today to join Merrick Design & Build and help us create homes that are truly one-of-a-kind.

Jos Specific Responsibilities:

Design Tasks

• Oversee the use of the design checklist
• Assist with project calendar, ensure that design team hits its milestones.
• Assist with plan development, adding details to elevations, floor plans and renderings.
• Lead the client in the selection of each required product keeping the budget in mind during the entire process.
• Document client selections and record details in BuilderTrend.
• Assist with preparing plans and scope of work, specifications, allowances, and product selections for the construction contract.

Vendor Relationships

• Develop relationships with local showrooms.
• Collect samples.
• Meet with clients in showrooms as needed.

Production Tasks

• Track and receive fixture orders, keeping BuilderTrend up to date.
• Duties related to site visits may develop as part of continued education.

Financial Tasks

• Keep daily time records.
• Track expenses

Marketing Tasks

• Always remind clients that reviews are the best compliment they can give us.
• Assist with project photoshoots.
• Produce award packets for projects worthy of entry.
• Create 3D walk throughs and renderings of designs to share on the website and social media.
• Conceive and publish up to 1 blog per month.

Meetings

• Attend job start meetings.
• Attend punch list walk through.
• Attend weekly pipeline meeting.
• Participate in Pin up meetings with design team.
• Attend design presentations with Sales/Designer and clients.

Benefits:

• 12 paid vacation days
• 8 paid Holidays
• Full health insurance coverage, 100% company paid
• Full vision and dental coverage, 100% company paid
• Long & Short-term disability, 100% company paid
• Life insurance, 100% company paid
• 401K
• Vehicle reimbursement
• Cell phone reimbursement

Work Hours:

The standard workday is from 8 am to 4:30, with a 30-minute lunch break.

Must be available for flexible work hours to accommodate client schedules and marketing events.

Chain of Command:

• This position reports directly to the Senior Designer.
• This position works in partnership with design and sales team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• What is your work experience with Residential Design?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Kensington, MD 20895 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26 - $30