Job Description

ABOUT THE FIRM

Our client is a full service residential interior design firm based in San Francisco, CA.

The firm marries refined traditionalism with a modern, West Coast sensibility to create timeless residential interiors for their discerning clientele. Guided by the Principal's artistic eye and understanding of modern living, the team create charming, one-of-a-kind interiors that reflect the clients’ tastes, habits and lifestyles. Each project they take on effortlessly combines sophistication with approachability, resulting in bespoke interiors from coast to coast.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

As a Design Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting all aspects of the interior design process for large scale residential projects by collaborating closely with a Junior Designer, Senior Designer, and Management.

This is an onsite role and candidates must reside or relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area. Parking is provided!

WHAT WE OFFER

• Full time, hourly, non exempt
• 15 Days PTO - increases with tenure
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental, Vision and HSA Benefits
• 401K w/ 4% match
• Health & Wellness Stipend - $100/mo
• Cell Phone Stipend - $100/mo

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with Project Lead on all phases of the design process from conception to installation
• Source materials, fixtures, fabrics, and furnishings
• Maintain FF&E schedules, issue specifications for lighting, materials and millwork, and execute orders with work rooms, vendors and subcontractors
• Track and maintain spreadsheets, budgets, quotes, proposals, and purchase orders
• Procure and obtain pricing for all products
• Produce design presentations and mood boards
• Compile and organize design and construction documents for client presentations
• Liaise with suppliers and vendors
• Manage vendors and design library

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture
• 0-2 years of experience in the residential design industry
• Proficiency in AutoCAD. Knowledge of Mac Applications and Google Workspace. Familiarity with Studio Designer, Adobe Suite, SketchUp, Microsoft Office a plus.
• Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills
• Resourceful and eager to learn with the ability to hit the ground running
• Self-starter, motivated, organized, detail oriented, talented, creative, and diligent
• Ability to work on multiple projects efficiently under deadlines in a fast-paced, busy, and creative atmosphere
• Experience maintaining interiors drawing sets including furniture and lighting plans, elevations, tile and stone layouts, and millwork details a plus
• Experience maintaining FFE schedules, issue specifications for lighting, materials and millwork a plus
• Efficient with an ability to take initiative and problem solve independently
• Proactive, flexible, dependable, and service oriented
• Current driver's license with reliable transportation

HOW TO APPLY

• Email your resume, portfolio and cover letter to [email protected] (not .com) with "Design Assistant - San Francisco" in the subject line.

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