Design Consultant

About the Company

The Sekisui House U.S. team is a proud builder of the SHAWOOD, Richmond American, Woodside, Holt, Hubble, and Chesmar brands. As a member of Sekisui House, a global leader in homebuilding with over 60 years of experience and 2.6 million homes built, we design homes to reflect and adapt to the changing needs of today's homebuyers. We foster a company culture that promotes professionalism, teamwork, health & wellness, and work-life balance.

Work Environment & Culture

• Collaborative Team Culture: Join a supportive environment where teamwork and the open exchange of ideas are highly valued.
• Team Engagement: Participate in team-building events, social gatherings, company outings, holiday celebrations, and regular office socials.
• Work-Life Balance: We support a healthy work-life balance and recognize the importance of time outside of work commitments.

About the Role

This position supports the interior design process by assisting homebuyers with their design selections and ensuring choices align with product standards, budgets, and construction requirements. The role contributes to the preparation of model home selections, maintenance of design materials, and accuracy of documentation used throughout the design and construction process. It collaborates with cross-functional partners to resolve selection-related questions and support a smooth design experience.

Responsibilities

• Guide homebuyers through the design selection process, providing information on finishes, materials, and available options.
• Prepare and document design selections to ensure accuracy and alignment with operational requirements.
• Maintain design samples, finish libraries, and presentation materials to support buyer appointments and model selections.
• Assist in developing cohesive design palettes that reflect community standards and market trends.
• Review design selections for completeness, accuracy, and feasibility.
• Coordinate with construction, purchasing, and sales teams to answer design-related questions and clarify selection details.
• Resolve design or documentation issues using prior experience and structured analysis.
• Support model home design preparation, including materials research and coordination with merchandising.
• Provide guidance or assistance to entry-level design or support team members.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in interior design or related professional disciplines, or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional education.
• Experience supporting interior design development, documentation, or coordination activities.
• Experience working within established processes and standards under moderate supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional experience in residential or customer-facing interior design environments.
• Broad knowledge of interior design workflows, systems, and tools.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally within design or operational teams.

Skills & Competencies

• Broad knowledge of interior design principles, materials, finishes, and residential product standards.
• Strong customer service and communication skills to support buyer interactions.
• Ability to review, interpret, and document design selections accurately.
• Strong problem-solving skills using prior experience and analytical evaluation.
• Proficiency with design documentation tools and standard office software.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple appointments, tasks, and deadlines.
• Ability to maintain organized design materials and showroom environments.
• Skill in collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve design or selection issues.

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in a design studio or office environment with occasional visits to model homes or construction sites. Limited travel may be required to support design reviews, coordination meetings, or community needs.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in a stationary position during buyer appointments or administrative tasks.
• Ability to move within showroom and office environments, including accessing displays and samples.
• Ability to review design materials, finishes, and documentation.
• Ability to lift or move design samples or materials up to moderate weights.
• Ability to operate computers, design tools, and standard office equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Performance-based rewards and results-driven structure.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Financial Future: 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and other leave types (bereavement, jury duty, FMLA, military leave).
• Insurance & Protection: Company-provided life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and an employee assistance program (EAP).
• Exclusive Perks & Discounts: Homeownership and financing discounts, discounted group pet insurance rates.