Design Coordinator

M/I Homes•Naperville, IL

5d•$23 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Provides assistance to the home buyer in selecting interior and exterior options to enhance the personalization of the home building process. This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay for all hours worked in a workweek over 40. This position is eligible for a monthly bonus at the discretion of management, based upon considerations that include the division’s and candidate’s overall performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) with at least one year of relevant course study including seminars and workshop combined with a minimum of one year of related experience and/or training.
General knowledge of home building industry relative to designs and color coordination.
Strong customer service-oriented personality and ability to work well with others for interaction with a variety of people inside and outside of the organization.
Good verbal and written communication and organization skills as well as detail-oriented aptitude to provide accurate information.
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Design background preferred.
General knowledge of blueprint and plot map reading to assist in the selection process.

Responsibilities

Facilitates customer appointments including Presale Previews, Previews, and Color Sessions.
Presents new home buyers with a tour and presentation of Included Features and Optional Upgrades.
Coordinates and finalizes all color selections required for the home building process.
Provides assistance and specific product information to new home buyers during “browsing time”.
Prepares and reviews initial Color Selection Sheets and Change Orders, verifying accuracy of information and pricing.
Confirms exterior color selections of adjacent homes to ensure color selections are not duplicated.
Coordinates selections/options for “Inventory/Spec” homes and submits Color Selection Sheets by specific deadline.
Researches and provides information on selections to subcontractors and appropriate Company representatives.
Maintains samples in a workable and organized manner.
Performs a variety of administrative duties including setting appointments.
Enters data and makes updates in the Envision system.
Troubleshoots and resolves customer construction issues that relate to design selections.
Assists with day-to-day operations in the absence of the Design Center Manager.
Assists with special projects as requested and perform additional duties as required.