Interior Design Assistant

Job Description:

Design Assistant Design Assistant The Design Assistant role at COUPAR is a key role within our organization. As the design assistant, you will be working closely with the design team to implement the project design in collaboration with the Principal and Lead/Managing designers. This role assists in all aspects of the design process from maintaining FF&E, developing schedules, processing work orders, developing client presentations, working in AutoCAD and administrative responsibilities.

• 1 - 2 years of Interior Design internship or assistant level professional experience
• Positive attitude with eagerness to grow both professionally and personally
• A creative problem solver
  - Looks at problems as opportunities
• Highly productive and organized with thorough attention to detail
• Multitasking extraordinaire
• Dependable and punctual
• Effectively communicates with the team and vendors
• Ability to work both as a team & independently, taking direction with minimal supervision
• Strong administrative skills and a foundation in following processes and procedures
• Professional demeanor and sound judgment
• High EQ
  - Does not take things personally and is open to feedback
• Ability to be coached and learn alternate ways of approaching issues
• Degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture a plus
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator, and MS Office is a plus
• Proficient in any 3D rendering platforms and/or the ability to hand render is a plus
• Knowledge of Quickbooks Online, Studio Designer or Basecamp is a plus
• Having access to a vehicle is a plus

• Manage tasks within 2-3 projects simultaneously with an eye for detail
• Maintain all project information in Basecamp with daily updates
• Assist with presentation preparation through the use of Powerpoint
• Gather detailed information and quotes for preparation of accurate design proposals
• Create and prepare proposals for client submission
• Assist Associate and Lead Designers with various design and administrative tasks related to all phases of high end interior design from initial planning through to project completion
• Review project plans and understand project scope, completion schedules and other related documents
• Develop AutoCAD plans, including but not limited to: floor plans, furniture plans, elevations, and reflected ceiling plans
• Maintain up to date knowledge of products and materials available on the market
• Maintain and develop vendor database and accounts
• Assist with sample return, sample pulls and materials library organization
• Assist Design Team with the following but not limited to:
  Studio Designer, Designer Link, Ivy, and Harvest time input and order tracking
• Organize and maintain client FF&E binders
• Interface with vendors via phone calls, emails, and shop visits to coordinate production and completion of orders
• Ability to resolve project problems and respond appropriately to vendor concerns with tact and efficiency
• Attendance or coordination of project site visit, vendor site measures, and furniture inspections
• Maintain excellent organization of project files, samples, and orders
• Track assigned tasks, appointments, and correspondence with detailed follow-through to reach completion
• Coordinate and assist with onsite project installations, which may include picking up and returning supplies, managing supply inventory lists, and creating and managing deinstallation punch list
• Proactively engage in the design process by managing up to Design Associate and Lead Designers
• Accurately and thoroughly document and manage time per company guidelines, inputting into Quickbooks and client softwares by the communicated deadlines
• Hourly Pay Range $25-28/hr