Design Assistant

full-time position  | salary is BOE

Skill and Qualification Requirements:

• Minimum of 2-3 years of professional experience, design related a plus. 
• Undergraduate degree required. 
• Highly organized, accurate, and neat in all aspects of the job.
• Work well under pressure; able to multi-task, prioritize, in order to meet deadlines. 
• Able to follow through on multiple projects at varying stages. 
• Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of interior design/decoration.
• Knowledge of architectural plans, hand drafting and drawing. 
• Proficient in Studio Webware software a plus.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills with a strong command of the English language, both written and spoken.
• Work well in a collaborative setting.  Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job; however, must also be able to work independently and proactively on projects without supervision using tact and discretion.
• Positive, respectful, mature, reliable, and responsible.
• Available to work additional hours, as occasionally required to meet deadlines.
• Vehicle and valid driver’s license required.

Daily Work Responsibilities

• Assist Principle and Project Manager with identification of furnishings, finishes and fabric palettes.
• Facilitate vendor communication for sourcing, pricing and proposal documentation.
• Coordinate required alterations such as upholstery, painting, etc.
• Prepare detailed client proposals for purchase.
• Prepare detailed vendor purchase orders and coordinate associated approvals with Principal and Project Manager.  
• Facilitate moving logistics and installation schedule.   
• Maintain budget and cost tracking in coordination with client’s expectations.  
• Oversee timely completion, and delivery and/or installation to project site. This aspect of the job can be physically demanding.  
• Maintain documentation of project correspondence (clients, vendors, subcontractors, architects), specification selections, finish samples, fabric palettes, and drawings.
• Prepare powerpoint or word documents for presentation to client.

Design Development

• Assist with development of custom furniture, furnishings, and lighting. 
• Coordinate shop drawing review with team members.

Administrative

• Answer incoming calls, assist with mailings, scheduling, and additional duties as requested.
• Help maintain sample library; develop resources, edit existing samples and contribute to general order of the office. 

PLEASE SUbmit ALL INQUIRIES & resumes VIA EMAIL : studio@crosbydesigns.net