Interior Designer Assistant - Custom Homes

Interior Designer Assistant - Custom Homes

Job Overview:

Support the Interior Designer by assisting with administrative and coordination tasks related to client design selections, meetings, and documentation. This position is ideal for someone passionate about residential design who wants to learn the full custom home interior design process from the ground up. Under the guidance of an experienced Interior Designer, this role will help ensure client meetings, selection sheets, and design center operations run smoothly and efficiently

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work with Interior Designer and learn how to guide a buyer throughout the selection process.
• Assist with any reselections needed for discontinued products.
• Maintain a welcoming and organized design center environment — ensure samples, options, and displays are clean, labeled, and current.
• Support the design team in preparing for homeowner meetings, including printing selection sheets, gathering samples, and setting up meeting spaces.
• Assist with updating and organizing selection sheets, color photos, and redline drawings.
• Input and track design selections and pricing requests (PRs) in the system.
• Help organize and file final homeowner documents, cabinet layouts, and countertop recommendations.
• Prepare and maintain “audit-ready” design files.
• Support change order updates as directed by the Interior Designer.
• Update design center displays, samples, and option level materials.
• Communicate with vendors and internal departments (Purchasing, Sales, Construction) to assist in tracking or updating design-related information.
• Attend occasional client meetings to observe and learn the design selection process.
• Any other Interior Design Assistant duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills & Knowledge:

• Friendly, approachable, and confident in greeting and assisting clients – strong customer service skills.
• Organization: Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple administrative tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to relay information clearly to clients and team members.
• Technology: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); familiarity with design software (AutoCAD, Revit, Chief Architect, or similar) a plus.
• Teamwork: Willingness to learn and support other team members; takes direction well and works collaboratively.
• Time Management: Ability to prioritize and complete tasks within deadlines in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
• Professionalism: Reliable, punctual, and represents Design Tech Homes’ values and customer experience standards.

Position Goals:

• This role is designed to provide hands-on exposure to the custom home design process. Over time, and with training, the Interior Designer Assistant will advance toward leading client color selection meetings and managing design projects independently.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• The Woodlands, TX 77380 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• The Woodlands, TX 77380: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person