Residential Interior Designer for New Homes

Empire Homes; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home Ownership Program

Benefits (Employer Sponsored)

401k plans

Education & Learning Support

Learning & Development

Job summary

Empire Homes is seeking an Interior Designer at our Chattanooga, TN Design Center to guide homeowners through finish selections and create compelling design journeys.

You will support design documentation, collaborate with trade partners, and help evolve model homes, ensuring your updates reflect current trends and client needs. This role emphasizes exceptional customer service and professional presentation skills.

Qualifications

• AAS in Interior Design, BFA in Interior Design, or BS in Interior Architecture & Design required or strongly preferred
• 3-5 years in Interior Design experience
• Self-starter capable of taking buyer appointments after training
• Ability to work independently or with a team
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Personable, friendly, and professional with strong customer service
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of Empire’s design offerings and upgrade options per community
• Guide home buyers through design selections to help them make informed decisions
• Manage design documentation for assigned homes, markets, and model homes
• Assist trade partners to ensure timely procurement of materials and finishes
• Support sales and construction on design-related needs
• Develop exterior color schemes for upcoming communities is aligned with branding
• Assist in future model home vision, including furniture, art, and accessories procurement/installation
• Collaborate with internal teams to keep design center offerings up-to-date with trends and customer preferences
• Maintain day-to-day operations of the Design Center including opening/closing, displays, cleanliness, and refreshments restocking

Skills

Communication

Self-starter

Independent work

Team collaboration

Customer service

Presentations

Education

AAS in Interior Design

BFA in Interior Design

BS in Interior Architecture & Design

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Empire Homes is seeking an Interior Designer at our Chattanooga, TN Design Center to guide homeowners through finish selections and create compelling design journeys.

You will support design documentation, collaborate with trade partners, and help evolve model homes, ensuring your updates reflect current trends and client needs. This role emphasizes exceptional customer service and professional presentation skills.