Designer -Residential Construction

Designer

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who combines a strong eye for design with exceptional organization, communication, and project coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet with homeowners to understand their lifestyle, design preferences, budget, and overall vision
• Guide clients through the complete selections process from initial consultation through final approvals
• Assist with selections including cabinetry, countertops, flooring, tile, paint, lighting, plumbing fixtures, hardware, appliances, and other finishes
• Present design options, upgrade opportunities, and finish packages to homeowners
• Create cohesive interior selections that align with the home's architecture and overall design
• Maintain accurate records of selections, pricing, allowances, upgrades, and customer approvals
• Coordinate selections with purchasing, project management, construction, vendors, and trade partners
• Monitor product availability and lead times and communicate potential issues to the appropriate team
• Maintain current product information, samples, pricing, and showroom displays
• Assist with updating design boards, finish packages, and studio displays
• Ensure approved selections are accurately documented and communicated to the construction team
• Stay current on residential design trends, products, materials, and finishes
• Build strong relationships with homeowners, vendors, and internal team members
• Deliver an exceptional customer experience throughout the design and selections process
• Manage multiple homeowners and projects while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in interior design, residential design, selections, merchandising, or a related field
• Experience with a custom home builder, production builder, design center, or residential design firm is preferred
• Strong knowledge of residential finishes, materials, fixtures, and current design trends
• Confident working directly with clients and presenting design options
• Strong eye for color, scale, proportion, and overall design
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple clients, projects, and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working within established budgets and builder specifications
• Experience with Buildertrend, CoConstruct, Procore, AutoCAD, SketchUp, or similar software is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field is preferred but not required

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-based incentives
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunity to work on high-end custom homes and directly impact the finished product
• Long-term growth opportunity with an established custom home builder

APPLY TODAY: megan.cantone@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.