Design Consultant

Mitchell Homes•Midlothian, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Mitchell Homes is seeking a Design Consultant to manage their Midlothian Design Studio. This role involves guiding new-home buyers through the selections process for their custom-built homes. Unlike production builders, Mitchell Homes allows buyers to build on their own land, making this role focused on personalized design conversations. The Design Consultant will help buyers choose cabinets, countertops, flooring, tile, lighting, and exterior finishes, ensuring their choices align with their budget and vision. The goal is to create a comprehensive selections package for the construction team.

Requirements

2+ years in interior design, new-home design studio / design center, kitchen and bath design, flooring or finishes sales, or a closely related field.
Comfort guiding customers through a high-dollar, emotional purchase — you can steer a decision without steamrolling it.
Strong eye for color, material, and how finishes work together across a whole home.
Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail — a selection sheet error becomes a real problem in a real house.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple buyers at different stages at the same time.
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) and able to learn our builder software quickly.
Reliable in-person attendance at our Midlothian studio, with availability for a potential weekend and occasional evening appointments.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Experience at a production or semi-custom homebuilder.
Familiarity with builder management software (MarkSystems, BuilderTrend, Sales Simplicity, or similar).
Degree or certificate in interior design or a related field.
Working knowledge of CAD, SketchUp, Chief Architect, Canva, or comparable visualization tools.
Previous relationships with regional flooring, cabinet, countertop, or lighting vendors.
Prior experience merchandising or setting up a showroom or design center.

Responsibilities

Run selections appointments with new-home buyers from start to signed package, typically over one to two sessions per family.
Present and explain the full included feature and upgrade catalog — interior and exterior — and make real recommendations rather than just taking orders.
Help buyers balance their wish list against their budget, and show them where an upgrade dollar buys the most impact.
Produce accurate, complete selection sheets and change orders, and hand them cleanly to construction and purchasing.
Merchandise and maintain the studio — keep displays current, samples in stock, and the room looking like the reason buyers drive to see us.
Meet with vendor reps to stay current on new products.
Partner with our sales team on buyer handoffs and keep selections on schedule so starts don’t slip.