Overview:
Drees Homes is a family-owned home builder with a passion for making custom homes easy. For over 95 years, we have cared for our employees and customers, which is why we rank as the 19th largest privately-owned builder in the country and have a history of long-tenured employees. We are proud to be named a U.S. Best Managed Company in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025, a program sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, and to be officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the last three years. Enrich your career at a company that values integrity, excellence, opportunity, stability, and success.
Headquartered in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, Drees operates in twelve metropolitan areas: Greater Cincinnati (including Northern Kentucky), Cleveland, and Columbus, Ohio; Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Jacksonville, Florida; Nashville, Tennessee; Raleigh, North Carolina; and Washington, D.C.
Responsibilities/Qualifications:
Drees Homes, one of the largest privately-owned homebuilders in the nation, is seeking candidates for a Design Consultant position in our Houston Division. Our Design Center is the one-stop resource for homebuyers to choose distinctive finishes that make their home completely unique. This is a great opportunity for someone with an Interior Design Degree to use their education, administrative and customer service skills in the homebuilding industry.
Key Responsibilities:
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Ensure timely scheduling and completion of selections with the homebuyer
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Assist and guide customers through the selections process
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Various administrative duties related to the selection process including data entry and systems maintenance
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Maintenance of product information and displays in the design center showroom
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Design exterior and interior selections for market homes and build to order customer selections
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Responsible for the overall satisfaction of the buyer's experience through the selection process
Knowledge and Skills:
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Basic understanding of building materials
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Must have a good color sense and the basic ability to read house plans
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A friendly/outgoing personality who will strive to deliver excellent customer service
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Ability to remain flexible and patient during the customer decision making process
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Must have strong organizational skills and be detail-oriented
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Good computer skills including Word and Excel
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Knowledge or experience with Envision and Bluebeam or other design tool application preferred
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Motivated to succeed in a deadline driven environment
Requirements:
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Associates Degree in Interior Design is required; Bachelors Degree is a plus!
- One-on-One work experience with buyers in a structured setting
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Previous design experience, preferably with a homebuilder or in a similar industry
Premier Benefits to Support YOU:
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We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
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Medical, dental and vision
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Life, AD&D, and critical illness insurance
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Wellness rewards
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401(k) savings plan
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Profit Sharing
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Paid time off increasing with tenure
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Tuition reimbursement
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Long and short disability and Parental leave
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Employee discount program on the purchase of a Drees Home
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Employee Assistance Program and much more!
Typical hours are 9-6, Monday - Friday but requires the flexibility to work some evenings and weekend hours to meet the needs of our customers.
Summary:
Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace
To learn more about Drees Homes visit our website www.dreeshomes.com
