Design Studio Consultant

DRB Homes; Rehoboth Beach (DE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

DRB Homes in Rehoboth Beach, DE seeks an experienced Design Studio Consultant to guide clients through interior option selections and upgrades. You will report to the Design Studio Manager and work closely with sales, purchasing, and production teams to ensure a seamless homebuilding process.

The role emphasizes strong presentation, an eye for design trends, and the ability to meet revenue goals while delivering excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• AA or Bachelor's degree in interior design or equivalent experience.
• Experience in new home sales or design centers preferred.
• Knowledge of interior finishes and architectural plans.

Responsibilities

• Manage design studio appointments and assist customers with selections.
• Help customers choose interior finishes (cabinets, counters, flooring, lighting).
• Meet or exceed revenue and margin goals for finished selections.
• Advise on interior design, color, budget and functionality.
• Price options and manage design center paperwork and change orders.
• Collaborate with Sales, Purchasing, Production, and Homeowners to execute builds.
• Research custom requests with Design Studio Manager and Purchasing.

Skills

Interior design background

Excellent presentation skills

Sales experience in design centers

Revenue and customer focus

Organized and self-directed

Interpersonal skills

Strong computer skills

Prioritization and deadlines

Fast-paced environment experience

Knowledge of design trends

Ability to read architectural plans

Education

AA or Bachelor's degree in interior design

Certification in interior design

Job description

Managing the appointments and customers through the process while providing excellent customer service, this position will work individually with customers as they select interior options and upgrades. This position will report to the Design Studio Manager.

Job Purpose

Managing the appointments and customers through the process while providing excellent customer service, this position will work individually with customers as they select interior options and upgrades. This position will report to the Design Studio Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the division design studio appointments and customers assigned
• Work with new home customers to select all interior finishes such as cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting
• Responsible for meeting or exceeding revenue sold and margin goals
• Advise customers on interior design (with respect to color, functionality, budget)
• Assist in determining market driven standard features and options
• Create spec home finish and feature schemes
• Work with Design Studio Manager to price options
• Manage distribution of design center paperwork or change orders for the field to reflect the customer’s selections
• Communicate with Sales, Purchasing, Production, and Homeowners as required to successfully execute the homebuilding process
• Research custom requests as directed by the Design Studio Manager with the assistance of the Purchasing Team
• Other duties as assigned or expected

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong creative ability (Background in Interior Design)
• Excellent presentation skills
• 3-4 years of selling experience in builder design center or retail design center
• Strong focus on revenue goals and customer service
• Well organized and self-directed
• Strong interpersonal skills with attention to detail
• Strong computer skills
• Able to establish priorities and meeting deadlines
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Must be current with design trends in a variety of styles
• Must have ability to read and understand architectural/structural plans

Education and Work Experience

• AA or Bachelors’ Degree or certification in interior design or equivalent of three years of experience interior home design; or combination of education and equivalent work experience
• Prior experience in new home sales or design centers is preferred