Assistant Interior Designer

Position Summary

Lawler Construction, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Interior Designer who will work hand in hand with our in-house Interior Designer in supporting finish selections, design coordination, client presentations, and project organization for custom and spec homes throughout the Verde Valley. This role works closely with our in-house Interior Designer, who holds a degree in Interior Design, while also assisting with select office administrative responsibilities that support our construction team and day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the in-house Interior Designer in the selection of finishes, fixtures, materials, and color schemes for custom and spec homes.
• Assist with documenting finish and fixture selections accurately in internal systems and project files.
• Help prepare design documents, mood boards, drawings, visual aids, and selection summaries for client presentations.
• Prepare and organize selection packages for flooring, cabinetry, countertops, lighting, plumbing fixtures, and other finish materials.
• Help manage design-related timelines, budgets, and schedules.
• Coordinate product pricing, lead times, and orders with vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Research materials, products, and market trends for potential use in current and future projects.
• Maintain organized project files, sample inventories, and the design studio/sample library.
• Coordinate with Interior Design, Construction, and Purchasing teams to communicate design selections and updates.
• Visit project sites, model homes, showrooms, and vendor locations as needed to assist with measurements, selections, staging, and installation verification.
• Review plans and option layouts for general accuracy, feasibility, and consistency with design intent.
• Assist with resolving design-related questions or issues during construction.
• Support model home merchandising and staging efforts.
• Provide general administrative and project support to the design and office teams, including forms, supplies, and gathering requested information as needed.
• Help prepare binders, pull and distribute reports, assist with warranty correspondence, support bid requests, and help with start-up paperwork as directed.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design or a related field preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in residential design, construction, a design studio, office administration, or a related field required.
• Basic understanding of residential construction processes, materials, and finish selections.
• Experience in new home construction or homebuilding is a plus.
• Familiarity with flooring, cabinetry, countertops, lighting, plumbing fixtures, and interior finish coordination.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Docs, Sheets, Drive, Gmail, and Calendar.
• Experience with AutoCAD, SketchUp, or similar programs is a plus.

Key Skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong communication and client service skills.
• Problem-solving ability and willingness to learn.
• Team-oriented, proactive, and dependable.
• Ability to balance creative design work with administrative responsibilities.

Work Environment

• Primarily office and design-studio based.
• Frequent interaction with clients, vendors, suppliers, trades, and internal team members.
• Occasional visits to construction sites, model homes, and showrooms.
• Combination of design support, project coordination, and office administrative assistance.

Compensation & Benefits

• $20.00- $25.00 per hour, DOE
• Weekly pay
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid vacation after one year of employment
• Health maintenance coverage
• 7 paid holidays per year
• Bonus opportunities
• Full-time | Monday–Friday
• On-site at our Cottonwood office

To Apply

Please email your resume and references to be considered for this opportunity.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person