Interior Designer

Willowdale Asset Management • Alpharetta, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Interior Designer at Empire Homes provides a meaningful customer journey for homeowners throughout their entire Design Center experience. This includes welcoming homeowners, assisting with finish selections, and responding to inquiries. This role is located at the Empire Homes Design Center in Alpharetta, GA. Empire Homes is one of North America’s largest private homebuilders, with operations across several states and provinces. The company is committed to fostering a culture of creativity and excellence, believing employees are the cornerstone of their success and supporting their growth. They empower employees to shape their careers and create opportunities for professional development. Empire Homes is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Requirements

• AAS in Interior Design, BFA in Interior Design, or BS in Interior Architecture & Design
• 3-5 years in Interior Design
• Self-starter who is confident to take buyer appointments immediately once systems trained
• Ability to work independently on projects or collaborate with a team
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and presentations skills with the ability to retain and articulate information
• Must be personable, friendly, and professional
• Excellent customer service skills
• Microsoft Office Computer skills, i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

• Proven experience in interior design with experience in residential new construction a plus
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Ability to read floor plans

Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of Empire’s design offerings, including standard features and upgrade possibilities available per community.
• Guide home buyers through the design selections process to assist them in making informed decisions regarding finishes, materials, and other personalization options.
• Manage design documentation for all assigned home buyers, market homes, and model homes.
• Assist trade partners, as needed, to ensure timely procurement of materials and finishes.
• Assist sales and construction, as needed, on any design-related needs.
• Develop exterior schemes/coloration for upcoming communities that align with the overall community vision and branding.
• Vision development for future model homes including the specification, procurement, and installation of all furniture, art and accessories.
• Work alongside internal teams to regularly update design center offerings to reflect new trends, customer preferences, and market demands.
• Assist the team in maintaining the day-to-day operations of the Design Center, which includes opening and closing the Design Center, engaging with customers, maintaining the visual displays, cleanliness of the Design Center, and re-stocking refreshments, when needed.

Benefits

• Opportunity to collaborate with other skilled and visionary professionals.
• Receive exclusive discounts on Empire Homes through our Employee Home Ownership Program.
• Enjoy peace of mind with our employer sponsored benefits.
• Invest in your future with employer sponsored 401k plans.
• Keep growing your career with continuing education support and opportunities for learning & development.
• Join a company that believes your time outside of work is just as important as your time inside work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level