Design Consultant

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Responsible for providing exceptional service to home buyers, turning their exterior and interior design requests into detailed selections with respect to their budget constraints and DFH Homes' construction process and schedule.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to multitask, work as part of a team, and work independently on multiple projects all at once

• Coordinates selections meetings per DFH Homes GEMS manual

• Reviews construction cut-off dates per DFH Homes GEMS manual as they pertain to the selections process

• Prepares for selections meetings by compiling and reviewing all necessary administrative paperwork

• Assists homebuyers in the selections process; provides professional advice on the types of materials and/ or upgrades that are most appropriate

• Responsible for design concepts for all pre-sale and/ or inventory home selections within respective Division

• Communicates directly with Purchasing Manager and/ or Estimator to receive quotes, product specifications, etc.

• Serves as liaison between home buyers, Divisional personal, and sales agents until design finalization has been approved

• Processes option addendums and change orders accordingly

• Assists with data entry and document management

• Conducts preview appointments and Design Studio open house events for prospective home buyers as needed

• Performs other duties as needed or required

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE

• High School Diploma or GED with relevant work experience required

• Two to four years of experience in home design, customer service, sales, or construction

• Professional verbal and written communication required

• Strong attention to detail

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Works well under pressure or in time-sensitive matters

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Valid driver's license

• Maintaining a good attitude

• Able to be decisive and flexible

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment is representative of an office/field setting

• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate

• Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. Vision abilities required by the job are close vision. The employee is often required to sit and use their

hands and fingers to handle, feel, and operate office equipment such as a computer, copier, and office supplies.

In addition, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with their arms and hands, and to stoop, kneel or crouch. Employee is also required to have a valid river's license and will be asked to drive. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.

Note: This document describes the minimum, essential duties, responsibilities, skills, abilities, effort, and working conditions of the position. It in no way implies that these are the only functions to be performed by the incumbent. Workers are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any job-related functions requested by a supervisor or manager. Successful performance requires that the incumbent possess and utilize the abilities and skills described. All functions are subject to reasonable modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some functions may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others.

Equal Opportunity Employer