About this role
About the Role At Hakes Brothers, designing a home should be as exciting as building one. The Design Consultant serves as a trusted advisor throughout one of the most memorable milestones in the homebuilding journey—the Design Studio Experience. This role combines professional interior design expertise, consultative selling, project management, and exceptional customer service to help homeowners personalize a home that reflects their lifestyle, vision, and budget. What You'll Do
- Conduct professional Design Studio consultations with new homebuyers.
- Assess buyer lifestyle, design preferences, and budget.
- Guide structural selections, finish selections, and upgrade opportunities.
- Recommend flooring, cabinetry, countertops, tile, lighting, plumbing fixtures, hardware, paint colors, and additional interior finishes.
- Develop cohesive interior design solutions balancing aesthetics, functionality, durability, and value.
- Prepare design proposals, selection documentation, approvals, and cost estimates.
- Manage the design process from consultation through final selections while coordinating with Sales, Construction, Purchasing, Vendors, and Operations.
- Interpret builder standards, schedules, and product specifications to ensure timely submissions. What We're Looking For
- 2+ years residential interior design experience; consultative selling and project management.
- Ability to interpret construction drawings; Microsoft Office proficiency.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
- Familiarity with design software and systems (AutoCAD, Revit, BuilderMT, RFMS) is a plus. Nice to Have
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, BuilderMT, RFMS.
- Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred).
- Strong communication and customer service skills.