Design Studio Manager

DRB Homes•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Design Studio Manager manages the division design center and provides excellent customer service while working individually with new-home customers to select interior options and upgrades. The role advises customers on finishes and options with regard to color, functionality, and budget, while meeting or exceeding revenue and margin goals. The manager collaborates with Sales, Purchasing, Production, homeowners, and vendors to support the homebuilding process. Responsibilities include developing finish schemes for spec homes, helping determine market-driven standard features and options, pricing options with the Director of Purchasing, and managing design-center paperwork and change orders that communicate customer selections to the field.

Requirements

Strong creative ability and a background in interior design.
Excellent presentation skills.
3–4 years of selling experience in a builder design center or retail design center.
Strong focus on revenue goals and customer service.
Well organized and self-directed.
Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
Strong computer skills.
Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while handling multiple competing tasks and demands.
Current knowledge of design trends in a variety of styles.
Ability to read and understand architectural and structural plans.
Associate or bachelor’s degree, or certification in interior design, or equivalent of three years of experience in interior home design, or a combination of education and equivalent work experience.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in new-home sales or design centers is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the division design center.
Work with new-home customers to select interior finishes, including cabinets, counters, flooring, and lighting.
Meet or exceed revenue sold and margin goals.
Advise customers on interior design, including color, functionality, and budget.
Assist in determining market-driven standard features and options.
Create finish and feature schemes for spec homes.
Work with the Director of Purchasing to price options.
Manage distribution of design-center paperwork and change orders so the field can reflect customer selections.
Communicate with Sales, Purchasing, Production, and homeowners as needed to successfully execute the homebuilding process.
Research custom requests with assistance from the Purchasing Team.
Meet with vendors as needed to maximize revenue opportunities.
Perform other duties as assigned or expected.