Design Assistant

Drees Homes • Fort Mitchell, KY

116d

About The Position

Drees Homes is currently seeking friendly and professional applicants for a Design Assistant position in Northern Kentucky. Our Design Center is the one-stop resource for homebuyers to choose distinctive finishes that make their home completely unique. In this position, you will assist Design Consultants with providing customers with an exceptional experience prior to and during the selections process.

Requirements

• High School Diploma is required; Bachelor or Associate Degree in a design related field preferred
• Must have superior customer service skills
• Experience in an Art or Design related field
• Excellent communication skills with strong customer focus
• Good computer skills including basic Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Friendly, outgoing personality with the ability to exercise patience with customers

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Envision a plus!
• Interest in interior design and a desire to learn
• Adobe Creative Suite - Photoshop, InDesign, and/or Illustrator a plus
• Drafting and rendering software skills - AutoCAD, Revit, etc. helpful
• Organized and strong attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Maintain a welcoming environment by greeting customers, answering calls and keeping refreshments stocked
• Assist with Saturday browse event for prospective buyers by facilitating a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, conducting general information tours, and answering any questions regarding included features and design options.
• Help keep the Design Center and online store up-to-date by organizing new products and removing dated ones. Ensure all model numbers, hand out documents and displays are accurate and efficient.
• Assist with customer selections, when needed.
• Assist with scheduling customers for their Design Center appointments and sending out confirmation emails.
• Communicate and coordinate with builders, estimators, and sales personnel.
• Assist with maintaining Design Center reports with up-to-date information.
• Prepare and process job files for daily appointments.
• Assist with other coordinating needs to help keep buyers on track such as low voltage appointments and documents.
• Work with Bluebeam to support daily designer needs such as: redlining plans, backsplash drawings, cabinet revisions, etc.
• Keep design center stocked with office supplies as needed.
• Take pictures of products and different design features in the field for the Design Centers photo log, as needed.
• Complete selections for Pure Style, Townhomes, and Market Homes as needed
• Learn the functions of the Design Consultant role to assist with overflow customer appointments or high-volume sales.
• Continually strive to improve customer service.
• Perform any new duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED