New Home Interior Finish Designer

Star Lumber & Supply Co.; Wichita, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits: health, dental,

Vision, 401(k), holidays, PTO and more

Job summary

Star Lumber & Supply Co., Inc. is seeking a New Home Selection Designer to guide customers through flooring, tile and countertop selections, translating design concepts into measurable estimates.

You will interpret blueprints, assist with pricing, and ensure accurate documentation for estimators and installers. You will maintain showroom displays, update sample pricing, and collaborate with the New Construction team to support the project timeline from selection through installation.

Qualifications

• Experience in design or design-related sales.
• Strong communication skills and ability to convey concepts clearly.
• Organized with the ability to manage time and multiple tasks.
• Proficient in math for computations during design appointments.
• Ability to think critically and solve problems.
• Proficient with software including Excel, Outlook, and web apps.

Responsibilities

• Assist new home customers with product selections and design concepts for floors, wall tile, and countertops.
• Read blueprints and quote estimated pricing during appointments.
• Set expectations about bidding timelines, product performance and installation standards.
• Complete selection sheets accurately and communicate homeowner vision to estimators and installers.
• Maintain showroom merchandising and update pricing on samples.
• Collaborate with New Construction team to support the overall process.

Skills

Design experience

Communication

Time management

Math skills

Critical thinking

Web-based applications

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Web-based applications

Job description

Description

Star Lumber & Supply Co., Inc. delivers confidence through our products and our people. We are seeking a New Home Selection Designer to join our team!

Do you have an eye for design? Then we want you...

We are looking for a selection designer to help new home customers select tile, flooring, countertops, and other products to meet their design aesthetic, while meeting their budget and project needs. In addition to design this role facilitates various parts of the process from estimating through installation.

A Day in the Showroom Looks Like:

· Assist new home customers with product selections and design concepts for their floors, wall tile and countertops.

o Read through and interpret blueprints.

o Quote estimated pricing during the selection appointment.

o Set appropriate expectations about bidding timeline, product performance and installation standards.

o Fill out and review selection sheet for accuracy and completeness.

o Complete accurate diagrams that communicate the homeowner’s vision to the estimators and installers.

o Contact homeowners for overage approval.

· Maintain merchandising standards for the showroom

· Update pricing on samples and assist with putting new samples on the floor and reorganization of showroom floor.

· Collaborate with New Construction team to support the overall process.

Requirements

· Previous experience working in design or design related sales.

· Aptitude to communicate effectively.

· Organized with the ability to manage one’s time and tasks.

· Proficient in math, with the ability make various calculations during design appointments.

· Aptitude to think critically and problem solve.

· Proficient in various software applications including Microsoft Excel, Outlook and web based applications.

· Must be available to work during showroom hours, M-F 8a-6p.

· Must be 18 years old.

· Permanent authorization to work in the U.S.

Preferred Experience

· Interior Design degree or equivalent experience preferred.

· Knowledge of the building process

· Experience with flooring products

Star offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(K), paid holidays, PTO and more

All offers are contingent upon successfully completing pre-employment testing, including: background check, drug and alcohol screen and applicable fitness test.

STAR LUMBER & SUPPLY CO., INC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans and Persons with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by law.