Design Specialist

Mungo Homes has a new opening for a Design Specialist at our Corporate office in Irmo, SC! This position is responsible for meeting with home buyers to review and choose materials, finishes, colors, options / upgrades etc. for their homes, as well as overseeing the model home process. This includes items such as cabinets, exterior color, flooring, countertops, hardware, lighting and paint colors. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (performs other duties as assigned) Guide clients through material and finish selections (cabinetry, countertops, tile, fixtures, flooring, etc.)Help coordinate aesthetic aspects of the home based on the client’s vision and sense of style. Educate buyers on the nature of the products they are selecting to ensure compatibility with their lifestyle.Offer upgrades, within the confines of a client’s budget, to achieve a desired function or flair. Enter selections and upgrades into the company’s operating system to ensure they are communicated to the field and office staff.Process necessary paperwork to implement selections and change orders.Focus on the task at hand to complete selections within the allotted appointment times.Promptly schedule Design Center appointments to prevent delays in construction completion.Update displays and maintain product knowledge.Provide an exciting and pleasant overall customer experience. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience: One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)KOVA software (ability to learn)Company DescriptionThe Mungo family started building new homes in Columbia, South Carolina in 1954, and now builds in Markets throughout South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, and Virginia. While still family-focused today with Steven Mungo as Executive Chairman, Mungo Homes proudly became part of the Clayton Properties Group family of companies in 2018, and remains dedicated to quality construction, and an exceptional customer experience. Mungo Homes a long tradition of improving the communities in which we build, and through the Mungo Homes Foundation provide economic, educational, health, housing, and emergency hardship support to charitable organizations. A portion of each home sold is invested in each local community. 2022-2025 Top Workplace in South Carolina 2024-2025 Top Workplace in Virginia 2024 Best Places to Work in Raleigh, NC 2023-2025 Top Workplace in the United States Specialty Awards Won for Top Benefits, Leadership, and Direction