Design Assistant High-End Residential (Studio Designer)

INTERIOR DESIGN ASSISTANT

High End Design Firm is looking for a detail-oriented Interior Design Assistant. Qualified candidates should have an understanding of the interior design process. All candidates must be an ambitious self-starter willing to take initiative in a diverse range of projects operating in a fast-paced environment.

All candidates must be local to the South Florida area.

Primary responsibilities include project assisting the Principal and Staff designers in billing and administration, architectural finish schemes, furniture and fabric sourcing, vendor coordination, purchasing and tracking furniture orders, creating design presentations and writing FF&E documentation and specifications.

An ideal candidate should be a team player who possesses a sophisticated eye for design and willing to contribute creatively to a wide variety of projects.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

-Bachelor's or Associated degree in Interior Design

-1-2 years of related experience as a Design Intern or Design assistant at a residential design firm

-Knowledge of the design process, including FF&E, specifications, color and materials

-AutoCAD knowledge

-Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft applications

-Communicate with vendors and track orders

-Self-starter with ability to multi-task and prioritize

-Reliable, focused, and detail-oriented

-Knowledge of Studio Designer accounting software a plus

-Fluent in English

Job Duties:

• Assist Senior Designers end-to-end on high-end design projects

- Spearhead purchasing process through vendor quotes, client estimates and payments, purchase orders, and invoices
- Assist with compilation of design schemes
- Source new and vintage products including furniture, textiles, hardware, lighting, and accessories utilizing domestic and international vendors

• Assist with installations and organize deliveries

- Communicate with vendors on a daily basis regarding quotes, purchase orders, and timely deliveries
- Organize and maintain resource library and materials
- Prepare for client presentations: obtain pricing, order samples, produce presentation boards, assist with furniture plans, prepare elevations, renderings and shop drawings for client design projects

• Keep our resource list up to date
• File and keep the material library tidy
• Work with Principal and Staff designers to add new products, vendors, and information via magazines and other findings
• Assist in picking up office supplies as needed
• Work independently on projects discussed with principal and staff designers
• Great communication skills - very important
• Work in Studio Designer accounting software for POs and Order Tracking
• Proficient in Microsoft word applications
• Assist in client presentations
• Assist in sample orders
• Assist in vendor meetings
• Is second in line to answer phones
• Work with Administrator to manage packages and deliveries, help check in items that are received.
• Confirm all order invoices and payments
• Organize and keep office tidy and clean
• Keep monthly calendar through G-mail tracking appointments, deadlines, etc.
• Assisting Interior Designers:
• Weekly meeting with Designer's & Project Manager's
• Update and maintain Vendor list
• Organize and maintain showroom
• Maintain organized client order binders physical and digital
• Track orders on calendar and accounting software and report status updates to all clients on a
• bi-weekly basis and report all status updates to each Project Manager and Designer on a weekly basis, approve all fabric cuttings and strike off samples, report all arrivals of products while recording all charges on P.O.s

Compensation based on experience and to be discussed at time of interview.

Applicants please place 'CZAR INTERIORS INTERIOR DESIGN ASSISTANT APPLICATION' in the subject line and provide a copy of your resume, cover letter and CV or work samples.

ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED EQUALLY AND FAIRLY.

NO PHONE CALLS OR IN PERSON DROP-INS.
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Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
• Innovative -- innovative and risk-taking
• Aggressive -- competitive and growth-oriented
• Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
• Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes
• People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Do you have at least 2 years of luxury residential interior design experience?
• Do you have a portfolio of your work you can share now?
• Are you able to commute to North Palm Beach daily?
• Are you proficient at writing PO’s in a design software like Studio Designer?

Work Location: In person