Design Coordinator

M/I Homes; United States; On-site; USD 31,684 - 50,971; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

M/I Homes is seeking a Design Center Associate to assist home buyers in selecting interior and exterior options, coordinating color sessions, and presenting Included Features and Upgrades during presale visits.

This non-exempt role pays $23.00–$37.50 per hour, with eligibility for a monthly bonus based on division performance. A Bachelor’s degree and strong customer service and design coordination skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with relevant coursework and experience in home design or color coordination.
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to work with diverse customers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates presale previews and tours for prospective buyers, presenting Included Features and Optional Upgrades.
• Coordinates color selections and color session logistics to ensure timely decisions.
• Prepares Color Selection Sheets, change orders, and verifies pricing before processing.
• Maintains samples and supports day-to-day operations in the Design Center.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Design coordination

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

M/I Homes has been building new homes of outstanding quality and superior design for 50 years. Founded in 1976 by Irving and Melvin Schottenstein and guided by Irving’s drive to always “treat the customer right,” we have fulfilled the dreams of over 170,000 homeowners and grown to become one of the nation’s leading homebuilders. M/I Homes started as a family business and grew into a national leader in a single generation with divisions in 17 markets, including Austin, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Columbus, Dallas, Detroit, Ft. Myers/Naples, Houston, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Nashville, Orlando, Raleigh, San Antonio, Sarasota, and Tampa.

Job Summary:

Provides assistance to the home buyer in selecting interior and exterior options to enhance the personalization of the home building process.

Hourly Rate : $23.00 - $37.50 per hour. 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitates the following customer appointments:
  • Presale Previews – Conducts tour and overview of options for prospective buyers
  • Previews – Presents new home buyers with a tour and presentation of Included Features and Optional Upgrades
  • Color Sessions – Coordinates and finalizes all color selections required for home building process
• Provides assistance and specific product information to new home buyers during “browsing time” (after Preview and/or prior to Color Session).
  • Prepares and reviews initial Color Selection Sheets; prepares Change Orders as required; verifies accuracy of information and pricing prior to submitting to Sales Admin for processing.
  • 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 to ensure building process is not delayed.
  • 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.

Requirements

Minimum Education Experience:

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.

Skills and Abilities:

• 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.
• Design background preferred with general knowledge of blueprint and plot map reading to assist in the selection process.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including Word and Excel.

Benefits

M/I Homes offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off and paid holidays, paid parental leave, traditional and Roth 401(k) options, profit sharing plan, employee stock purchase plan, employee home purchase plan and more.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.