Design Consultant

eQ Homes; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home building company in Ottawa is looking for a Design Studio Consultant to guide clients through the design process in their award-winning Design Studio. The role requires 1-3 years of experience in a decor centre, strong communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office. Join a dynamic team committed to innovation and quality, enjoying competitive pay and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Incentives and tuition reimbursement

15 paid vacation days plus additional PTO

Supportive environment with ample growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in a New Home Decor Centre or equivalent background.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, filing, office and phone skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet and greet purchasers and Decor Centre visitors at reception.
• Schedule and provide Decor Centre selection appointments with purchasers.
• Help identify cost saving techniques and procedures for the Decor Centre.

Skills

1-3 years experience in a New Home Decor Centre or equivalent background

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Friendly, engaging and positive personality

MS Office suite skills including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Bilingual skills are desirable (French/English)

Education

Education in interior design or equivalent background

Job description

Design Studio Consultant

About Us:

At eQ Homes, we are dedicated to providing an exceptional level of craftsmanship and customer service, from the moment you meet us to the day you receive your keys. We are with you every step of the way to ensure that your home buying path is a comfortable and memorable one. We consistently create visionary, award-winning communities that lead the way in home innovation and sustainable living initiatives.

Our core values are at the heart of everything we do, and they include:

• Doing the right thing.
• People
• Elevate
• Passion

We want our employees feel great about their jobs, and that means encouraging growth and advancement, listening to employee feedback, recognizing a job well done, giving back, and adopting a culture of trust and respect.

About the Role:

As a Design Studio Consultant, you’ll play a pivotal role in bringing our homeowners’ visions to life. Working within our award-winning Design Studio, you’ll guide clients through every step of the design process—from selecting finishes and fixtures to creating cohesive, personalized living spaces that reflect their lifestyle and taste.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate design professional who thrives on creativity, collaboration, and exceptional customer experience. You’ll join a dynamic team committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability—helping us redefine what it means to love where you live.

Key Responsibilities:

• Meet and greet purchasers and Decor Centre visitors at reception.
• Respond to emails and phone calls at reception.
• Schedule and provide Decor Centre selection appointments with purchasers.
• Provide Decor Centre preliminary tours and process education.
• Pricing requests and purchase order processing.
• Process all documents for purchaser upgrades and colour selections.
• Create Purchaser files with documents, communications and correspondence history.
• Create inventory unit files with documents, communications and correspondence history.
• Update tracking sheets and purchase order logs.
• Maintain Decor Centre samples and selections presentation area, for condo styles and trends.
• Help identify cost saving techniques and procedures for the Decor Centre.
• Identify new products to expand selections and improve profit margins.

About You:

• 1-3 years experience in a New Home Decor Centre or equivalent background
• Education in interior design or equivalent background
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational, filing, office and phone skills
• MS Office suite skills including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Friendly, engaging and positive personality
• Bilingual skills are desirable (French/English)

Why Join Us:

• We empower our people to strive for creativity, uniqueness, and distinction.
• We are actively pursuing portfolio growth opportunities, ensuring continuous development and advancement.
• We take pride in our achievement as one of Ottawa's top home builders, having won national awards and earning praise from buyers in all our communities.
• Enjoy competitive pay, incentives, and tuition reimbursement to support your personal and professional growth.
• Benefit from 15 paid vacation days plus additional PTO to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
• Thrive in a supportive environment with ample growth opportunities to nurture your career.

EQ Homes is an equal-opportunity employer dedicated to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace environment. We are committed to cultivating a workforce that mirrors the diversity of our community, including individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation or support during any stage of our recruitment and selection process, we will collaborate with you to address your needs.