DESIGN ASSISTANT

We are looking for a qualified, hardworking, team player to join the team as a Design Assistant. While this is an entry level position, we are hoping to find someone who will grow with the company.

Below you’ll find more details about the position. If it seems like a good fit, please click the link at the bottom of the page to fill out the job application and submit your resume.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

KEY DUTIES

Studio Organization

Assist Studio Coordinator with keeping the design library, studio, and client projects organized and up to date. Duties may include:

  • Organizing and tidying up the studio

  • Organizing studio samples and inventory

  • Organizing client bins, closing out projects, refiling or reordering samples, etc 

  • Organizing studio supplies, as needed

  • Tracking studio supplies, as needed

  • Ordering samples and books from vendors

  • Organizing and updating vendor list, as needed

  • Compiling and preparing orders for inventory, if needed

Client Projects

Provide overall support with client projects with floor plans, selections, drawings, and design tasks. Duties may include:

  • Assisting on photo shoots, as needed

  • Preparing for installation day, as needed

  • Assisting on install day, as needed

  • Assisting with preparation for photo shoots and installs

  • Assisting the interior designer in day to day management of projects, as needed

  • Drafting floor plans, ceiling plans, elevations, and details

  • Researching and sourcing furnishings, lighting, accessories, fixtures, finishes, material options, and reselections, as requested

  • Placing orders for approved client items

  • Tracking orders for client purchases

  • Updating clients on status of purchases

  • Assisting with miscellaneous client related tasks, as needed

Client Presentations

Prepare for client presentations, both in studio and virtual. Duties may include:

  • Assembling presentation boards and materials

  • Creating digital design boards for presentations

  • Creating and printing presentation documents as needed

  • Ordering memos for client presentation

  • Preparing studio for presentation day

  • Mailing presentation materials for long distance clients

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Entry level position with 1-2 years experience in Interior Design or related field

  • Passion for design

  • Must be a team player who wants to grow with the company 

  • Proficiency in communicating with clients, contractors and vendors

  • Must be professional, reliable, and punctual, be able to work late as needed, have personal stability

  • Excellent customer service skills, attention to detail, and problem solving abilities

  • Must be able to work efficiently and effectively under deadlines

  • Valid Driver’s license and reliable vehicle

  • Work on-site at studio and in clients’ homes following COVID-19 protocols

  • Proactive with excellent follow through

  • Comfortable using software and willingness to learn (Squarespace, Google drive, Asana, Ivy, SketchUp, AutoCAD)

BENEFITS

  • Work one on one with growing design firm

  • Wide variety of projects and hands on job training

  • Opportunity for permanent larger position within company

  • Trade discount for items ordered through Boo Randle Interiors

ADDITIONAL

Location: Magazine Street in New Orleans

Travel: Some travel may be required to local projects 

Hours: 2-5 hours/week

Classification: 1099, part time

Application deadline: August 10th

Start date: August 16th or 23rd

Due to the high level of applicants, please apply through the link below. Please do not stop by the office or call to apply.