Design Assistant

Role overview

This position supports a business partner and design team on interior design projects while offering training to the right candidate. The role is suited to someone early in their design career who is interested in learning how to manage smaller or partial projects, handle documentation, and assist with day-to-day studio operations.

Core duties

• Assist interior designers with project-specific design work.
• Request and organize samples, and help build project budgets.
• Prepare proposals and purchase orders under designer direction.
• Monitor orders, coordinate scheduling, and support delivery and installation activities.
• Maintain client records, notebooks, and electronic files according to office standards.
• Create CAD drawings using AutoCAD LT.
• Help manage very small jobs with supervision and support.
• Handle errands and other tasks as required.
• Organize and maintain the resource library.

Requirements

The ideal candidate has an Interior Design degree from a CIDA-accredited school, 0 to 2 years of design or related experience, and confidence using AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT. You should understand furniture layouts and scale/proportion, work well in a collaborative and fast-moving environment, and communicate clearly and professionally.

What the employer offers

The role includes training, support, and opportunities to grow into larger responsibilities over time. The workplace emphasizes balance, learning, advancement, a collaborative culture, a bright and comfortable office, and access to an extensive resource library.

Compensation and benefits

The starting hourly pay is $23 to $25, depending on skills, with a review after 90 days. The benefits package includes competitive salary, health insurance, a 401(k) plan with a 3% employer match, one day per week ski pass, and convenient parking at the office location.