Design Assistant

OverviewBREAK 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.ResponsibilitiesSupport Model Home DesignInventory & organize stock fabric for future useCheck stock & Order memos of fabric and finishes for Design LibraryCheck stock and price on selected itemsAssist in reselectionsPack and ship accessories for out of state installsLite AutoCAD draftingAssist on model installations - Travel up to 25%Support Interior Finish DesignInventory and Organize interior finish materialsAssist in packaging and shipping sample kits to out of state sales officesCreate digital mood boards for finish packagesAssist in creating model interior finish packages including flooring and tile diagramsAssist in reselections of backordered itemsSupport Exterior Color DesignInventory and Organize paint samples and exterior stonesAssist in putting together exterior color matrixesOrder paint books, review for accuracy, ship to appropriate locationsSupport Sales Office and Electrical Layout DesignDraft office layouts based on standard templatesDraft model home layouts based on structural option requestsSupport Purchasing TeamAssist with ordering and expediting interior furnishings for model homes and sales officesAssist in reconciliation of vendor statementsAssist in coordination of department credit card statementsData entry, filing, and administrative support for merchandising departmentRequirementsEducation: Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design or currently enrolled in a programMust 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 & PerksWhile 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 activitiesPositive, collaborative team cultureCompetitive compensation structureComprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, 401K, etc.)Discounted pet insuranceHome purchase discounts & more!*All benefits are subject to qualification and hire dates. Not all benefits apply to commissioned sales people.CompensationBase Salary: $55,000-$60,000FLSA Status: ExemptBonus Type: Year-end DiscretionaryIf 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