Drees Homes

Family-owned private homebuilder delivering customized homes

Design Assistant

Interior DesignPosted on Nov 11

Full-timeHouston, TX, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma is required.
Experience in an art- or design-related field is required.
Superior customer service skills are required.
Excellent communication skills and a strong customer focus are required.
Good computer skills, including basic Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, are required.
The candidate must be friendly and outgoing and able to exercise patience with customers.

Responsibilities

Maintain a welcoming environment by greeting customers, answering calls, and keeping refreshments stocked.
Assist with browse appointments by conducting general information tours, answering questions about included features and design options, and preparing welcome packets.
Keep the Design Center up to date by organizing new products and removing outdated ones, and ensure model numbers, handout documents, and displays are accurate.
Assist with market home selections and customer selections as needed.
Schedule customers for Design Center appointments and send 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 coordination needs that keep buyers on track, including low-voltage appointments and documents.
Use Bluebeam to support designers' daily needs, including redlining plans and creating backsplash drawings and cabinet revisions.
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.
Continually work to improve customer service.
Maintain and update the Envision Design Program.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with Envision is a plus.
An interest in interior design and a desire to learn are preferred.
Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, InDesign, and/or Illustrator, is a plus.
Drafting and rendering software skills, including Bluebeam, AutoCAD, or Revit, are helpful.
An Associate or Bachelor's degree in a design-related field is preferred.

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 our customers. It's why we rank as the 21st largest privately-owned builder in the country and have a track record of long-tenured employees. We're proud of being named a 2023 and 2024 U.S. Best Managed Company, a program sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, and we've been officially certified as a Great Place to Work in both 2023 and 2024. Enrich your career at a company that values integrity, excellence, opportunity, stability and success.

Headquartered in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, Drees has operations in ten metropolitan areas: Greater Cincinnati and Cleveland, Ohio; Austin, Dallas and Houston, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Jacksonville, Florida; Nashville, Tennessee; Raleigh, North Carolina; and Washington, DC.

Responsibilities/Qualifications

Drees Homes is currently seeking friendly and professional applicants for a Design Assistant position in Houston, TX. Our Design Center is the one-stop resource for homebuyers to choose distinctive finishes that make their home completely unique. In this position, you will assist Design Consultants with providing customers with an exceptional experience prior to and during the selections process.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain a welcoming environment by greeting customers, answering calls and keeping refreshments stocked
Assist with browse appointments by conducting general information tours, answering any questions regarding included features and design options, and prepping welcome packets.
Help keep the Design Center up-to-date by organizing new products and removing dating ones. Ensure all model numbers, hand out documents and displays are accurate and efficient.
Assist with Market home selections and customer selections, when needed.
Assist with scheduling customers for their Design Center appoints and sending out confirmation emails.
Communicate and coordinate with builders, estimators, and sales personnel.
Assist with maintaining Design Center reports with up-to-date information.
Prepare and process job files for daily appointments.
Assist with other coordinating needs to help keep buyers on track such as low voltage appointments and documents.
Work with Bluebeam to support daily designer needs such as: redlining plans, backsplash drawings, cabinet revisions, etc.
Keep design center stocked with office supplies as needed.
Take pictures of products and different design features in the field for the Design Centers photo log, as needed.
Continually strive to improve customer service.
Maintain and update Envision Design Program.
Perform any new duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills:

Must have superior customer service skills
Experience in an Art or Design related field
Experience with Envision a plus!
Interest in interior design and a desire to learn
Adobe Creative Suite - Photoshop, InDesign, and/or Illustrator a plus
Drafting and rendering software skills - BlueBeam, AutoCAD, Revit, etc. helpful
Organized and strong attention to detail

Requirements:

High School Diploma is required; Bachelor 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 the ability to exercise patience with customers

Premier Benefits to Support YOU:

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 Work Place.To learn more about Drees Homes, please visit our website - www.dreeshomes.com.

About the Company

Drees Homes

Family-owned private homebuilder delivering customized homes

Drees Homes is a family-owned private homebuilder that designs and builds custom homes across multiple U.S. markets, including Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Florida, Tennessee, North Carolina, the D.C. area, and Texas (as Drees Custom Homes). Its product is built-to-order homes tailored to each buyer’s preferences, featuring craftsmanship and durable construction. The company differentiates itself through its long history (over 95 years), private ownership, strong reputation, and a track record of industry honors and workplace recognitions, which together emphasize reliability and a high-quality customer experience. Drees aims to remain America’s leading private homebuilder by delivering homes and features that meet each customer’s unique desires while maintaining its family-driven culture and trusted brand.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Fort Mitchell, KY
Founded: 1928

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