Clayton Homes, a Berkshire Hathaway company and the nation's leading housing provider, is a vertically integrated housing company that builds, sells, and insures affordable housing. Our commitment to creating a World Class Customer Experience is unparalleled in the housing industry and we believe it begins with a World Class Team Member Experience. From entry-level to more experienced positions, we're actively recruiting individuals who are passionate, positive, and eager to learn. We then equip you for success, whether you're in the office, in the field, or on the floor. As a member of our team you'll enjoy excellent benefits, opportunities for growth, and an encouraging culture that supports work / life balance.

Position Summary: This position will aid in the design of on trend, affordable housing in an exciting, fast-paced, team-oriented environment by working with architects, engineers, vendors, and home-building facilities nationwide.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with home building facilities.
• Work with architects and engineers during the initial design phase to create, renovate, or modify spaces to meet design standards and building codes.
• Enhance the function, safety, and aesthetics of interior spaces.
• Work with vendors to select and develop materials; including flooring, carpet, paint, cabinetry, etc.
• Choose color palettes and create color stories for presentations.
• Plan architectural detail such as crown molding, cabinet designs, accents, special features, etc.
• Read and interpret floorplans and drawing packages.
• Purchase artwork, décor items and furniture for specialty projects that involve other departments.
• Aid in planning budget estimations for projects
• Draw up floor plans and sketches for design concepts and visuals.
• Create furniture layouts for new floorplan designs.
• Prepare working drawings, designs, details and plans often, but not always, utilizing computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• Stay up to date on current trends in the design industry.
• Design Workroom Upkeep
• Plan, coordinate, and help execute ACE Program by following curriculum provided
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 5-7 years Interior Design experience.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal at all levels within the organization.
• Ability to build relationships with vendors and clients.
• Strong presentation skills required using PowerPoint or equivalent
• Working knowledge of current architecture, construction, and design industries.
• An awareness of building and safety regulations and codes.
• Ability to work under pressure and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team of other professionals.
• Ability to quickly adapt in a fast paced enviornment

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to consistently operate a computer and other office productivity machinery such as telephone, calculator, copy machine, computer printer, etc.
• Must be able to communicate with others via phone, email, and in person. Must be able to exchange accurate information with others.
• Constantly works in an indoor, temperature-controlled, sealed-window office environment.
• Work primarily involves sitting / standing.
• Occasional visits to home building facilities and exposure to a construction environment

Travel Requirements:

• As needed up to 25%, some overnight stay may be required.
• Flying and driving required, depending on destination

Why Clayton?

• Full-time team members have the flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package. Clayton provides competitive 401K programs, including investment options and company matching for full and part time employees after one year to help our team members achieve their financial goals. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, and more.
• As part of Clayton’s commitment to Opening Doors to a Better Life, Clayton is now providing paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program.
• Clayton is proud to have earned spots on the following Forbes lists: America’s Best Employers, America’s Best Employers by State, Best Employers for Diversity, Best Employers for Women.
• At Clayton, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs available online or in-person for team members.

Clayton is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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