Design Assistant Job at Drees Homes in Fort Mitchell

Overview

Drees Homes is a family-owned home building company with a passion for making custom homes easy. For over 95 years, we have taken care of our employees and customers. We are recognized as a top privately-owned builder and have been named a 2023 and 2024 U.S. Best Managed Company. We are also certified as a Great Place to Work in 2023 and 2024. Our headquarters are in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, with operations in ten metropolitan areas across the U.S.

Position

Design Assistant – Northern Kentucky

Responsibilities

• Maintain a welcoming environment by greeting customers, answering calls and keeping refreshments stocked.
• Assist with Saturday browse events for prospective buyers by facilitating a friendly atmosphere, conducting general information tours, and answering questions about features and design options.
• Keep the Design Center and online store up-to-date by organizing new products and removing dated ones. Ensure model numbers, handout documents, and displays are accurate.
• Assist with customer selections when needed.
• Schedule Design Center appointments and send out confirmation emails.
• Communicate and coordinate with builders, estimators, and sales personnel.
• Maintain Design Center reports with up-to-date information.
• Prepare and process job files for daily appointments.
• Assist with other coordinating needs to help buyers stay on track (e.g., low voltage appointments and documents).
• Work with Bluebeam to support daily designer needs (redlining plans, backsplash drawings, cabinet revisions, etc.).
• Keep the Design Center stocked with office supplies as needed.
• Take pictures of products and design features in the field for the Design Center photo log, as needed.
• Complete selections for Pure Style, Townhomes, and Market Homes as needed.
• Learn the functions of the Design Consultant role to assist with overflow appointments or high-volume sales.
• Continually strive to improve customer service.
• Perform any new duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

• Superior customer service skills.
• Experience in an Art or Design related field.
• Experience with Envision is a plus.
• Interest in interior design and a desire to learn.
• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, and/or Illustrator) is a plus.
• Drafting and rendering software skills (AutoCAD, Revit, etc.) are helpful.
• Organized with strong attention to detail.

Requirements

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s or associate degree in a design-related field preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with strong customer focus.
• Good computer skills including basic Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Friendly, outgoing personality with patience with customers.

Premier Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Life, AD&D, and critical illness insurance
• Wellness rewards
• 401(k) savings plan
• Profit sharing
• Paid time off increasing with tenure
• Tuition reimbursement
• Long and short disability and parental leave
• Employee discount program on the purchase of a Drees Home
• Employee Assistance Program and much more

Join a special team that works together to make Drees a successful company and a rewarding place to work.

Summary

Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug-Free Workplace.

To learn more about Drees Homes, please visit our website: www.dreeshomes.com