Interior Design Specialist

Reports To

The Interior Design Specialist will report to the President.

Job OverviewThe Interior Design Specialist will be responsible for designing kitchen, bath, and surface color and product solutions for a variety of project spaces, re-models and new construction in a home center environment. This will be in a mixture of showroom and retail space.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Consult with clients on a desired project, re-model or new build. Including presenting product options and assisting in product selections.
• Prepare and present proposed designs and price estimates to clients.
• Consult with customers in paint department regarding product and color selections.
• Assist staff with mixing and preparing customer paint orders.
• Finalize customer product orders for sold projects and timeline for product needs.
• Place product orders with vendors and participate in maintaining the order stream.
• Inspect product receipts for damage, accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate the delivery of products received for sold projects.
• All other duties assigned.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or (GED) required. Associates degree in interior design or similar field of study preferred.

Experience: A minimum of (1) – (3) years of experience is required. However, an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Retail and home improvement knowledge
• Paint color matching and mixing abilities
• Experience with Epicor Eagle 2020 design
• Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving and organizational skills
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Good interpersonal, communication and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of building materials desirable.
• Basic use of computer and office equipment including Microsoft: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint & Excel

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally
• Ability to talk and/or hear
• Perform repetitive hand motions, ie typing