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Design Specialist

DEPARTMENT:Sales and Design LOCATION:Fargo

 

Title

New Home Design Consultant

Job Location

Fargo, ND

Reports to

Manager of Sales & Design Operations

Hourly Grade

Non-Exempt

 

JOB SUMMARY

 

The New Home Design Consultant leads clients through the home design process, translating their vision into functional, well-executed plans while delivering an exceptional client experience. This role coordinates design and drafting efforts related to client selections and collaborates closely with drafters, vendors, and construction teams to ensure accuracy and efficiency from preconstruction through closing. This is a part-time, flexible role — a minimum of approximately 20 hours per week — with scheduling driven by client appointment availability.  Compensation is hourly plus commission, rewarding those who are self-motivated and client-focused.

Success in this role requires strong product knowledge, attention to detail, and a commitment to seamless coordination and homeowner satisfaction.

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

 

·         Leads homebuyer design consultations and communications

·         Maintains vendor relationships, documentation, and build execution handoffs

·         Drives participation in design studio presentation and model home staging

·         Updates and processes paperwork for selections and pricing addendums

·         Shares plan structural knowledge with clients

·         Approves appropriate design requests including sourcing, pricing, and construction

·         Exercises discretion and independent judgement with regards to design requests before implementation

·         Delegates tasks to Design & Sales Operations Coordinator throughout each meeting and build timeline

·         Navigates the design studio and samples with clients

·         Executes electrical walkthroughs and finalizes electrical requests

·         Works directly with internal drafting and operations teams on managing each project ensuring information is gathered and in place to keep construction process on schedule and correctly communicated

·         Works directly with construction managers to ensure proper implementation of design and/or products

·         Improves awareness of design trends, products, and materials

·         Delivers customer experience and satisfaction

 

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

·         Degree in construction management, design, or related field

·         (3) years minimum experience in residential design

·         Exemplary ability to understand construction timeline

·         Exceptional project management skills

·         Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications

·         Strong verbal and written communication skills

·         Ability to multitask between projects and client needs

·         Effective problem-solving and organizational skills

·         Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments

·         Driven to complete tasks quickly

·         Excellent attention to detail

·         Dependable, proactive, and self-motivated

·         Exceptional customer service mindset

WORK ENVIRONMENT

 

         Part-time, flexible schedule — averaging 20 hours per week

         Availability required Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm to accommodate client appointments

         In-office and on-site as needed based on project and client needs

         Hourly pay plus commission compensation structure

         Prolonged periods at a computer and desk work

         Must be able to lift/push/pull up to (20) pounds

         Requires travel to job sites

 

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