Design Assistant

Neal Communities is proud to be recognized as the 2023 #1 Top Workplace in Sarasota & Manatee Counties! Where you work matters! We are a family company, we love what we do, and it shows!

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Design Assistant to join our PureStyle team in Lakewood Ranch. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Interior Design, exceptional customer service skills, and thrieves in a fast-paced working environment.

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING AT NEAL COMMUNITIES:

• The People! We take tremendous pride in positively impacting our team's lives. Our employees are not just an asset to Neal Communities and its customers; they are essential to the success of our business
• Outstanding Benefits - Health Care - Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Excellent Compensation Package
• Supplemental Insurance
• Long & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(K) with Company Matching Contributions
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Employer Paid ID Theft Protection
• Employee Home Purchase Discount Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Service Awards
• Vendor Discount Program

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

•  Assist with pricing, create purchase and work orders
• Assembling job books and creating presentations for client meetings
• Assisting in fabric and furniture selection for models and customers
• Answer telephones, order samples, organize and maintain the library
• Packing and unpacking for model installations
• Assisting with model installations
• Supporting the Amenity and Landscape Design process, including managing submittals for review and return, filing, organizing meeting materials, and typing meeting notes
• Aiding in product development for new homes, including product research, data entry, and organization
• Assist the department with merchandising, which may include handling errands outside the office as well as other functions as required.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and skills.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design preferred
• Personable and highly motivated with exceptional customer service skills
• Proficient with MS Office, including Excel and PowerPoint
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• General sedentary work requiring the use of office equipment such as computers, copiers, printers, scanners, and telephones.
• Position requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, grasping, writing, typing, repetitive motions, hearing ability, visual acuity, and climbing stairs on occasion.
• May occasionally lift and move up to 30 pounds.
• All employees will support the organization’s mission and vision by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence and competence, collaboration and innovation, respect, commitment to our community, accountability, and ownership.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace Employer.