Design - Interior Designer

Your Impact at Empire Homes

The Interior Designer provides a meaningful customer journey for homeowners throughout their entire Design Center experience. This includes, but is not limited to, welcoming homeowners, assisting with finish selections, and responding to inquiries.

This role is located at our Empire Homes office in Chattanooga, TN.

What We Are Looking For:

• Degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture & Design

• 3-5 years in Interior Design
• Self-starter who is confident to take buyer appointments immediately once systems trained
• Ability to work independently on projects or collaborate with a team
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and presentations skills with the ability to retain and articulate information
• Must be personable, friendly, and professional
• Excellent customer service skills
• Microsoft Office Computer skills, i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint and PowerPoint

Bonus If You Have These Skills:

• Proven experience in interior design with experience in residential new construction a plus
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, BlueBeam, Newstar
• Certifications in NCIDQ, DCPro
• Ability to read floor plans

Why Join Empire Homes?

Joining Empire Homes isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about establishing a meaningful connection with the work you do. At Empire, we are redefining what it means to work in the homebuilding industry by fostering a culture of creativity and excellence. We firmly believe our employees are the cornerstone of our success, and we're committed to Guiding Growth, Every Step of the Way

Here are some exclusive offerings at Empire that we are really excited about – and we think you’ll appreciate too:

• Opportunity to collaborate with other skilled and visionary professionals.
• Receive exclusive discounts on Empire Homes through our Employee Home Ownership Program.
• Enjoy peace of mind with our employer sponsored benefits.
• Invest in your future with employer sponsored 401k plans.
• Keep growing your career with continuing education support and opportunities for learning & development.
• Join a company that believes your time outside of work is just as important as your time inside work.

What You’ll Be Doing Each Day

• Develop a deep understanding of Empire’s design offerings, including standard features and upgrade possibilities available per community.
• Guide home buyers through the design selections process to assist them in making informed decisions regarding finishes, materials, and other personalization options.
• Manage design documentation for all assigned home buyers, market homes, and model homes.
• Assist trade partners, as needed, to ensure timely procurement of materials and finishes.
• Assist sales and construction, as needed, on any design-related needs.
• Develop exterior schemes/coloration for upcoming communities that align with the overall community vision and branding.
• Vision development for future model homes including the specification, procurement, and installation of all furniture, art and accessories.
• Work alongside internal teams to regularly update design center offerings to reflect new trends, customer preferences, and market demands.
• Assist the team in maintaining the day-to-day operations of the Design Center, which includes opening and closing the Design Center, engaging with customers, maintaining the visual displays, cleanliness of the Design Center, and re-stocking refreshments, when needed.

Who We Are

We are one of North America’s largest private homebuilders, with operations in Ontario, Texas, Georgia, Tennessee, the Carolinas, and Colorado. There is no set path at Empire Homes; we empower you to shape your career in ways you may never have imagined. We create opportunities that Support Where You’re Headed.

Empire Homes is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, citizenship, religion, sex, national origin, disability or with respect to any other status protected under federal, state, and local laws or ordinances. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all persons.   

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