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Design Specialist
DEPARTMENT:Sales and Design LOCATION:Fargo
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Title |
New Home Design Consultant |
Job
Location |
Fargo, ND |
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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
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Leads homebuyer design consultations and communications
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Maintains vendor relationships,
documentation, and build execution handoffs
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Drives
participation in design studio presentation and model home staging
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Updates and
processes paperwork for selections and pricing addendums
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Shares plan
structural knowledge with clients
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Approves
appropriate design requests including sourcing, pricing, and construction
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Exercises
discretion and independent judgement with regards to design requests before
implementation
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Delegates tasks
to Design & Sales Operations Coordinator throughout each meeting and build
timeline
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Navigates the
design studio and samples with clients
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Executes
electrical walkthroughs and finalizes electrical requests
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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
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Works directly
with construction managers to ensure proper implementation of design and/or
products
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Improves
awareness of design trends, products, and materials
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Delivers customer
experience and satisfaction
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
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Degree in
construction management, design, or related field
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(3) years minimum
experience in residential design
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Exemplary ability
to understand construction timeline
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Exceptional
project management skills
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Proficient in
Microsoft 365 applications
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Strong verbal and
written communication skills
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Ability to
multitask between projects and client needs
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Effective
problem-solving and organizational skills
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Strong team
player with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments
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Driven to
complete tasks quickly
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Excellent
attention to detail
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Dependable,
proactive, and self-motivated
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Exceptional
customer service mindset
WORK ENVIRONMENT
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Part-time, flexible schedule
— averaging 20 hours per week
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Availability required
Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm to accommodate client appointments
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In-office and on-site as
needed based on project and client needs
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Hourly pay plus commission
compensation structure
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Prolonged periods at a
computer and desk work
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Must be able to
lift/push/pull up to (20) pounds
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Requires travel to job sites