Interior Design Assistant

Fast paced interior design firm looking for a creative, hands-on, organized candidate to assist our design team with all aspects of furnishing new model homes and stagings, from conceptual designs to setting up furnishings in homes. Candidates must be available to work flexible part-time hours at our office or out in the field during regular business hours (M-F from 8am - 4:45pm). Our perfect candidate has had some exposure to the interior design world through formal education, an internship, and/or on the job merchandising experience. This would be an excellent position for new college graduates! We have a lively work environment and are looking for a motivated candidate with an eye for detail who enjoys a variety of tasks and can be flexible with our ever-changing schedule. This is a physical position that requires being up and moving for most of the day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with selecting, packing, loading, and unloading furnishings at warehouse and job sites for staging and model home projects
• Unpack and set up furnishings and décor in new homes
• Iron window treatments and bedding
• Help to prepare and clean work areas before and after installations
• Organize and maintain staging areas in the warehouse
• Assist designers with the creation of preliminary plans and design concepts
• Using space planning skills to create and interpret floorplans
• Periodic lifting and moving of smaller items (boxes, bags of pillows/bedding, lamps, etc.) and furnishings up to 50 lbs. as needed
• Monitoring company purchases and maintaining project status updates
• Participate in communications between MCI personnel and clients

Pay and Benefits

Starting pay for this position is $20 to $24 per hour based on experience. Our new Interior Design Assistant will begin on a part-time (less than 30 hours per week) basis as needed, with the opportunity to advance into a full-time position. Full-time benefits are available to employees after 3 months of full-time employment including PTO, health insurance, and paid holidays. We offer a fun, dynamic work environment with therapy dogs in our office at the ready every day!

Skills:

• Some knowledge of interior design concepts, including familiarity with design influencers and high-end retailers
• Passion for visual creativity and presentation of spaces
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Able to be physically active at work every day
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Appreciation for solving problems and overcoming challenges
• Thrives on adapting to a variety of work tasks in different environments
• Enjoys working independently and as part of a team

Requirements:

• Computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (required)
• College degree or some college (preferred)
• At least one year of experience in an office environment (preferred)
• AutoCAD knowledge, Mac computer proficiency, and interior design experience are huge assets!
• Must be able to travel on occasional overnight trips out of town
• Must be capable of occasional independent driving in a company vehicle up to 6 hours to jobsites as needed (all drive time is paid)
• Must have reliable transportation and smartphone with internet access

NOTE: Successful candidate will be subject to post-offer, pre-employment background and driving history checks.

We're looking to hire ASAP! In addition to resume submission, all applicants will be asked to fill out our internal job application here: http://www.merchandisingconceptsinc.com/join-mci

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Garner, NC 27529 (Required)

Work Location: In person