Interior Design Assistant

Position: Interior Design Assistant
Location: Franklin, MI
Job Type: Full-time

About the Opportunity:
We are seeking a talented and highly motivated Design Assistant to join an established luxury residential interior design firm. This is a great opportunity for a recent interior design graduate or an individual with relevant design experience to gain hands-on exposure to the creative, technical, and organizational aspects of luxury residential design.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with sourcing furniture, lighting, fabrics, wallcoverings, accessories and other materials.
• Research products, finishes and design resources.
• Request and organize samples, finish materials and product information.
• Assist with client presentations, presentation materials and design boards.
• Support space planning, drawings and design documentation.
• Maintain project specifications, selections and project information.
• Communicate and coordinate with vendors and manufacturer representatives.
• Assist with pricing, product information, lead times and availability.
• Maintain studio sample and resource materials.
• Assist with preparation for client meetings and presentations.
• Provide design, project and administrative support to the Principal Designer and design team.
• Participate in the day-to-day activities of a busy luxury residential design studio.

Ideal Candidate:

• Interior Design graduate or relevant design background.
• Creative with strong design instincts and appreciation for high-quality residential interiors.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Professional and comfortable working closely with firm leadership.
• Resourceful, proactive and eager to learn.
• Able to manage multiple assignments and changing priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative and dependable.
• Comfortable receiving direction while taking increasing ownership of responsibilities.

Technical Skills:
Familiarity with interior design and presentation software is preferred. Experience with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, or other design/visualization tools is beneficial.