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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
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