Design Consultant (Independent Contractor -1099)

• Deliver an exceptional Design Studio Experience that exceeds homeowner expectations.
• Listen first to understand each buyer's lifestyle, needs, and vision.
• Reduce decision fatigue by simplifying complex choices.
• Educate buyers while helping them maximize their investment.
• Create excitement and confidence throughout the design process.

• Conduct professional Design Studio consultations with new homebuyers.
• Assess buyer lifestyle, design preferences, and budget.
• Guide structural selections, finish selections, and upgrade opportunities.
• Recommend flooring, cabinetry, countertops, tile, lighting, plumbing fixtures, hardware, paint colors, and additional interior finishes.
• Develop cohesive interior design solutions balancing aesthetics, functionality, durability, and value.
• Prepare design proposals, selection documentation, approvals, and cost estimates.
• Manage the design process from consultation through final selections while coordinating with Sales, Construction, Purchasing, Vendors, and Operations.
• Interpret builder standards, schedules, and product specifications to ensure timely submissions.
• Maintain expert knowledge of builder standards, upgrade offerings, current trends, and product performance.
• Maintain Design Studio displays, sample libraries, and presentation standards.
• Lead browse appointments and educational design sessions.
• Respond promptly to homeowner questions while maintaining exceptional customer service.
• Recommend process improvements that enhance the Design Studio experience.

• Represent Hakes Brothers professionally in appearance, communication, and attitude.
• Demonstrate integrity, accountability, organization, flexibility, and collaboration.
• Help Hakes Brothers remain the Builder of Choice through an exceptional customer experience.

• Required: Two to five years of residential interior design or Design Studio experience
• Preffered: Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design or related field 
• Preffered: Interior Design certification or licensure 
• Equivalent education and experience will be considered.

• Advanced knowledge of residential interior design principles.
• Space planning and finish material selection.
• Strong consultative selling and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Organization and project management.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, builder standards, and product specifications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Microsoft Office proficiency; AutoCAD, Revit, BuilderMT, RFMS, or similar platforms are a plus.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing while presenting product in multiple-buyer appointments, daily                                    
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds, occasionally    

• Help families transform a house into a home.
• Join a team committed to: expert design, proffesional quality, outstanding customer service and exceptional value.
• Create memorable experiences that homeowners will remember long after receiving the keys to their new home.