Design Coordinator

Turner Companies is seeking a professionally trained Interior Designer to join our Design team. The Design Coordinator is responsible for guiding homebuyers through the residential design selection process while supporting the design, architectural, and construction teams throughout the building process. This role creates an exceptional customer experience by helping homeowners select finishes that reflect their lifestyle, budget, and vision while ensuring accurate documentation and seamless communication from design through construction.

The ideal candidate is passionate about residential design, detail-oriented, highly organized, and enjoys building strong relationships with homeowners, vendors, and internal teams.

Location

Knoxville, TN

Employment type

Full-time, In-Office & Job Site Design Centers, Non-Exempt Classification

Supervisor

Design Manager

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Lead personalized design appointments with homebuyers, guiding them through interior and exterior finish selections while creating a welcoming and enjoyable experience.
• Assist homeowners in making selections that complement their lifestyle, budget, architectural style, and the overall aesthetic of the community.
• Specify interior and exterior finishes for inventory and spec homes.
• Prepare look books and finish packages for inventory homes.
• Prepare, maintain, and upload complete construction documentation for each home.
• Enter and manage homeowner selections within the company's project management software, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Support architects with non-structural drafting revisions, including finish schedules, annotations, dimensions, and plan updates using AutoCAD.
• Produce updated plan sets as required throughout the design and construction process.
• Participate in framing walkthroughs, site visits, and jobsite inspections to verify design details and support construction teams.
• Collaborate closely with the Design Team, field personnel, vendors, and construction teams to ensure design intent is communicated and executed accurately.
• Assist fellow Design Coordinators as needed to maintain a consistent homeowner experience across all communities.
• Organize and maintain the Design Center, finish samples, and material library.
• Stay current on residential design trends, building materials, and industry products.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture required. 
• Two (2) to five (5) years of residential interior design or homebuilding experience preferred. 
• Knowledge of residential construction, finish materials, and homebuilding processes. 
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office; ability to quickly learn company software. 
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills with exceptional attention to detail. 
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize deadlines, and adapt in a fast-paced environment. 
• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, sound judgment, and strong problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with homeowners, vendors, and internal teams. 
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel to active job sites throughout the Knoxville area and occasionally to Chattanooga. 
• Ability to walk active construction sites, climb stairs, and stand, bend, reach, and lift to 25 pounds. 
• Ability to attend occasional evening or weekend client meetings, only when necessary. 

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefit Plans Available
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Short-term, Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401K Company Matching
• Mileage Reimbursement

Compensation

• Full-Time, Non-Exempt FLSA Classification
• Paid bi-weekly
• Pay Based on Experience

Turner Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (GINA), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law. 

Turner Companies prohibits discrimination and harassment in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline, and termination. We prohibit retaliation against any individual who reports discrimination or harassment, participates in an investigation, or exercises their rights under applicable law.

Turner Companies provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and sincerely held religious beliefs unless doing so would cause undue hardship.

Turner Companies participates in E-Verify and complies with I-9 employment eligibility verification requirements