Junior Designer

BREAK GROUND ON A REWARDING CAREER WITH US!

The Sekisui House U.S. team is a proud builder of the SHAWOOD, Richmond American Homes, Woodside Homes, Holt Homes, Hubble Homes, and Chesmar Homes brands. We 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.

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.

Positive Work Environment & Culture

Collaborative Team Culture: Join a supportive environment where teamwork and the open exchange of ideas are highly valued.
• Team Engagement: Participate in a variety of team-building events and social gatherings, such as company outings, holiday celebrations, and regular office socials. We support a healthy work-life balance and recognize the importance of time outside of work commitments.

Position Summary

Support four key roles within the SHUS National Sales team under the design umbrella by providing drafting and design coordination. Stay current on interior and exterior design trends, develop model home finishes and exterior schemes, and produce architectural plans for sales offices. Contribute to cabinet design by creating and reviewing layouts. Partner closely with Architecture, Sales, Purchasing, Merchandising and Marketing to ensure cohesive design. Drive revenue through thoughtful, strategic design and help create an exceptional customer experience throughout the homebuying journey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Cabinet Design
  • Review layouts for accuracy, design quality and value engineering opportunities.
  • Review architectural plans, including Plan Release Memos to identify any potential conflicts or needed cabinet adjustments.
  • Assist with special projects as they arise, providing drawings and documentation as needed.
• Support Sales Office Design
  • Draft Sales Office layouts, including space planning, electrical layouts, finish specifications, and art placement diagrams.
  • Select and order furniture.
  • Complete punch list, communicate with construction and ensure all items are completed.
• Model Home Interior Finishes
  • Select finishes on assigned models.
  • Create flooring layouts, wall tile diagrams, and other finishrelated documents.
  • Complete finish punch list, communicate to construction and ensure all items are completed.
  • Assit with reselections.
  • Upkeep sample library to ensure all samples are current, labeled and organized.
• Design Center Support
  • Produce 3D models during design phase of new design centers.
  • Assist in drafting projects.
  • Create and maintain planograms.
  • Order and audit samples as needed.
  • Assist in planning and ordering furniture, accessories and art for new design centers.
• Exterior Color Coordination
  • Order paint books for welcome centers.
  • Upkeep paint sample library
  • Create color schemes and matrixes.
  • Upload new communities into system for selection.
  • Review marketing elevation renderings for accuracy.
  • Create paint diagrams for necessary communities.

Qualifications:

• Interior Design Degree or related field
• Some Homebuilding or Residential Design Experience preferred
• Understanding of architectural plans and elevations
• Understanding of interior and exterior materials
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong Communication skills
• Proficient In:
  • Auto Cad
  • Sketch Up
  • 20/20
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Compensation

• Base Salary: $60,000-$70,000
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Bonus Type: Year-end Discretionary

Comprehensive Benefits Package

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families:

• Competitive Compensation: We provide a competitive compensation structure that rewards performance and results.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive coverage includes medical, dental, and vision insurance options, as well as Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Financial Future: Access a 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Time Off: Our time-off benefits include vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and other leave types (bereavement, jury duty, FMLA, military leave).
• Insurance & Protection: Company-provided life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage are included. An employee assistance program (EAP) is also available.
• Exclusive Perks & Discounts
• Homeownership & Financing: Take advantage of exclusive home purchase and financing discounts.
• Pet Insurance: Enjoy discounted group pet insurance rates.

If you are ready for more than a job and seek a career with one of the most respected organizations in the industry, we encourage you to connect with us. Please visit our website at www.richmondamerican.com for additional information.

Sekisui House U.S., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.