Design Assistant

BREAK GROUND ON A REWARDING CAREER WITH US!

At MDC Holdings, Inc./Richmond American Homes, we encourage a company culture that promotes professionalism, teamwork, health & wellness and work-life balance. If you are a results-driven professional with a passion for success, consider building a career with us. We’re proud to be one of the most established homebuilders in the industry, with over 45 years of experience and 250,000+ homes to our credit.

We also take great pride in being a member of Sekisui House, a global leader in homebuilding. This impressive, 60+ year old company has built over 2.6 million new homes designed to reflect and adapt to the changing needs of today's homebuyers. Drawing on Sekisui House's unparalleled history and superior service, we commit ourselves to a future where people around the world can live joyful lives in homes that are safe, secure, stylish and comfortable. 

Position Summary              

Looking for an energetic and creative individual to join our Merchandising team. This position will play a key role in supporting the team with various projects related to model home design and installation, interior finishes, sales office design and exterior color selection for communities across the country.

Responsibilities

• Support Model Home Design
• Inventory & organize stock fabric for future use
• Check stock & Order memos of fabric and finishes for Design Library
• Check stock and price on selected items
• Assist in reselections
• Pack and ship accessories for out of state installs
• Lite AutoCAD drafting
• Assist on model installations – Travel up to 25%
• Support Interior Finish Design
• Inventory and Organize interior finish materials
• Assist in packaging and shipping sample kits to out of state sales offices
• Create digital mood boards for finish packages
• Assist in creating model interior finish packages including flooring and tile diagrams
• Assist in reselections of backordered items
• Support Exterior Color Design
• Inventory and Organize paint samples and exterior stones
• Assist in putting together exterior color matrixes
• Order paint books, review for accuracy, ship to appropriate locations
• Support Sales Office and Electrical Layout Design
• Draft office layouts based on standard templates
• Draft model home layouts based on structural option requests
• Support Purchasing Team
• Assist with ordering and expediting interior furnishings for model homes and sales offices
• Assist in reconciliation of vendor statements
• Assist in coordination of department credit card statements
• Data entry, filing, and administrative support for merchandising department

Requirements

Education: Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design or currently enrolled in a program

• Must possess a valid driver's license and current auto insurance.
• Must be an organized, self-starter and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be flexible and able to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Adobe and AutoCAD. 
• Must be willing to travel.

Benefits & Perks

While we value hard work, we also recognize the importance of having fun! Our employees enjoy a collaborative environment where they can freely bounce ideas off one another and participate in exciting teambuilding activities.

• While we While we value hard work, we also recognize the importance of having fun! Our employees enjoy a collaborative environment where they can freely bounce ideas off one another and participate in exciting teambuilding activities

• Positive, collaborative team culture

• Competitive compensation structure

• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, 401K, etc.)

• Discounted pet insurance

• Home purchase discounts & more!

*All benefits are subject to qualification and hire dates. Not all benefits apply to commissioned sales people.

Compensation

• Base Salary: $55,000-$60,000
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Bonus Type: Year-end Discretionary

If you are ready for more than a job and seek a career with one of the most respected organizations in a top industry then we want to hear from you. Please also visit our website at www.richmondamerican.com for more information and to apply.

MDC Holdings, Inc. / Richmond American Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #LI-ONSITE