Design Assistant

Job Description:

Nandina Home & Design is seeking an intelligent, detail-oriented and dynamic individual to serve as a design assistant. This person must be reliable, focused and self-directed with a high level of initiative. A successful candidate will be open to feedback, collaborative, be highly resourceful, a natural problem solver and quick learner. This person must be able to work both independently and cooperatively in a fast-paced environment. This role will require delivery of outstanding customer service to high-end clients, positive, professional and concise communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written, are a must. This role requires someone very comfortable working with numbers (pricing, calculating percentages, inputting product SKUs, etc.), as well as a high attention to detail. Strong time management skills and experience managing multiple projects simultaneously are required.

This position will perform a number of duties in direct support of the lead designer by assisting as follows:

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Designer with design projects from start to finish, including initial meeting notes, selection of product, creating visual presentations, product purchasing and follow up, as well as project installation and implementation
• Order samples for projects, maintain client files and prepare written client correspondence as required
• Input all product detail efficiently and accurately
• Prepare client proposals and corresponding invoices
• Prepare purchase orders for product being ordered; effectively track, monitor and update the timing and delivery of these orders
• Help coordinate and plan client deliveries and installations
• Proficiency in design programs, like CAD and SketchUp, preferred as many projects require working directly with architects, contractors and builders
• Must have a willingness to handle many behind-the-scenes tasks, such as unpacking orders as they arrive, taking out trash, cleaning up the design workspace, putting resources away, and packing up prior to installs/deliveries, as well as cleaning and unpacking post install/delivery

Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in interior design related field of study required
• Prior experience in the Interior Design industry preferred
• At least 2 years’ experience in an administrative assistant related role
• High proficiency in MS Office products, including MS Word and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Icovia, Evernote, and Design Manager preferred
• Additional working knowledge of SketchUp and CAD a plus
• Must possess a demonstrated ability to consistently meet deadlines

Compensation:

• Job Type: Full time (40 hours/week, Monday-Friday)
• Pay: $35-42,000, based on experience
• Health Insurance available
• Holiday and vacation pay

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Design Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person