Design Consultant

Drees Homes Design Consultant

Drees Homes, one of the largest privately-owned homebuilders in the nation, is seeking candidates for a Design Consultant position in our Houston Division. Our Design Center is the one-stop resource for home buyers to choose distinctive finishes that make their home completely unique. This is a great opportunity for someone with an Interior Design Degree to use their education, administrative and customer service skills in the homebuilding industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely scheduling and completion of selections with the homebuyer
• Assist and guide customers through the selections process
• Various administrative duties related to the selection process including data entry and systems maintenance
• Maintenance of product information and displays in the design center showroom
• Design exterior and interior selections for market homes and build to order customer selections
• Responsible for the overall satisfaction of the buyer's experience through the selection process

Knowledge and

Skills:

• Basic understanding of building materials
• Must have a good color sense and the basic ability to read house plans
• A friendly/outgoing personality who will strive to deliver excellent customer service
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to remain flexible and patient during the customer decision making process
• Must have strong organizational skills and be detail-oriented
• Good computer skills including Word and Excel
• Knowledge or experience with Envision and Bluebeam or other design tool application preferred
• Motivated to succeed in a deadline driven environment

Requirements:

• Associates Degree in Interior Design is required;
  Bachelors Degree is a plus!
• One-on-One work experience with buyers in a structured setting
• Previous design experience, preferably with a home builder or in a similar industry

Premier Benefits to Support YOU:

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Medical, dental and vision
• Life, AD&D, and critical illness insurance
• Wellness rewards
• 401(k) savings plan
• Profit Sharing
• Paid time off increasing with tenure
• Tuition reimbursement
• Long and short disability and Parental leave
• Employee discount program on the purchase of a Drees Home
• Employee Assistance Program and much more!

Typical hours are 9-6, Monday - Friday but requires the flexibility to work some evenings and weekend hours to meet the needs of our customers.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace