Reno, Nevada, United States · Remote OK
$25/hr–$28/hr
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 pro…
Skills: AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, MS Office, 3D Rendering
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The Design Assistant supports the design team in implementing project designs, managing FF&E, and developing AutoCAD plans. They are responsible for coordinating with vendors, preparing client proposals, and assisting with onsite project installations.
Candidates should have 1-2 years of interior design experience and proficiency in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite. A degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture is preferred along with strong organizational and administrative skills.
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.
Qualifications:
● 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 Responsibilities:
● 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
We're an agency of designers, for designers
We're an agency of designers, for designers. Established in 2007, we were the first to offer a full range of interior design and marketing services for the industry. Our firm is a one-stop shop for everything you need to keep your design business running smoothly. Our skilled and diverse team collaborates to support your firm’s needs at any stage. The processes and services we provide are tried and true. We listen closely and adapt our approach to your unique, evolving needs. We are there when you need us and gone when you don’t.
Offices: 3464 Sacramento St, San Francisco, California 94118, US
We're an agency of designers, for designers
We're an agency of designers, for designers. Established in 2007, we were the first to offer a full range of interior design and marketing services for the industry. Our firm is a one-stop shop for everything you need to keep your design business running smoothly. Our skilled and diverse team collaborates to support your firm’s needs at any stage. The processes and services we provide are tried and true. We listen closely and adapt our approach to your unique, evolving needs. We are there when you need us and gone when you don’t.
Offices: 3464 Sacramento St, San Francisco, California 94118, US
