Assistant Interior/Kitchen Designer

NKBA; Beaufort, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Bacher Design in Beaufort, SC seeks an Assistant Interior Designer to join a boutique studio for in-studio, full-time work. You’ll contribute to layouts, fabrics, finishes, and client-install integration, gaining hands-on mentorship and real project exposure.

The role offers direct involvement from concept to final install, with opportunities to grow within a high-end residential design context. Ideal for emerging designers seeking creative input and portfolio-building.

Qualifications

• A trained eye for design, scale, and proportion, paired with genuine creativity.
• Meticulous attention to detail — little gets missed on your watch.
• Self-motivated and reliable, with strong follow-through on tasks and deadlines.
• A hard worker who takes ownership of projects from start to finish.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects at once.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and shifting priorities — client-driven work rarely moves in a straight line.
• Clear, professional communication, both with clients and vendors.
• Discretion and good judgment when handling clients' personal information and budgets.
• A team-oriented, low-ego attitude and enthusiasm for boutique studio life.
• Comfort with design software (AutoCAD, SketchUp, or Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus.
• Familiarity with studio management or ordering platforms (e.g. Design Manager, Studio Designer) is a plus, though we're happy to train.
• Degree or coursework in interior design, or equivalent hands-on experience, preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with furniture layout and space planning for residential projects
• Pull fabrics, finishes, and materials, and help prepare presentation boards for client meetings
• Support the design team with product research and sourcing
• Process purchase orders and track shipments through delivery and install
• Prepare client invoices and maintain accurate project budgets
• Coordinate with vendors, workrooms, and trade partners on lead times and specifications
• Help maintain sample libraries, project files, and studio organization
• Assist in client meetings, site visits, and installs as needed to ensure accurate implementation of the design

Skills

Space planning

Fabric sourcing

Vendor coordination

Studio management

Education

Interior design degree

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

DANA BACHER DESIGN

Livable Luxury — Beaufort, South Carolina

Assistant Interior Designer

Full-Time · Beaufort, SC · In-Studio

ABOUT THE STUDIO

Dana Bacher Design is a boutique, full-service residential design studio serving high-end and luxury clients. We are the designer behind the Southern Living Showcase Home 2025, and are a multi-award-winning design studio. We take a custom, relationship-driven approach to every project — our clients trust us with their homes, and we take that seriously from the first concept sketch through the final install. Ours is a close-knit team where every member wears multiple hats and takes real pride in the details.

THE ROLE

This is a rare opportunity to grow inside an award-winning studio, with a front-row seat to how a boutique design business really runs — from the first concept sketch to the final styled install. You won't be sidelined on busywork: you'll help shape layouts, pull the fabrics and finishes that bring a room to life, and see your ideas make it into real client homes. If you're an emerging designer who wants mentorship, real creative input, and a portfolio full of beautiful, high-end work, this is the seat you've been looking for.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Assist with furniture layout and space planning for residential projects
• Pull fabrics, finishes, and materials, and help prepare presentation boards for client meetings
• Support the design team with product research and sourcing
• Process purchase orders and track shipments through delivery and install
• Prepare client invoices and maintain accurate project budgets
• Coordinate with vendors, workrooms, and trade partners on lead times and specifications
• Help maintain sample libraries, project files, and studio organization
• Assist in client meetings, site visits, and installs as needed to ensure accurate implementation of the design

WHO YOU ARE

• A trained eye for design, scale, and proportion, paired with genuine creativity
• Meticulous attention to detail — little gets missed on your watch
• Self-motivated and reliable, with strong follow-through on tasks and deadlines
• A hard worker who takes ownership of projects from start to finish
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects at once
• Comfortable with ambiguity and shifting priorities — client-driven work rarely moves in a straight line
• Clear, professional communication, both with clients and vendors
• Discretion and good judgment when handling clients' personal information and budgets
• A team-oriented, low-ego attitude and enthusiasm for boutique studio life
• Comfort with design software (AutoCAD, SketchUp, or Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus
• Familiarity with studio management or ordering platforms (e.g. Design Manager, Studio Designer) is a plus, though we're happy to train
• Degree or coursework in interior design, or equivalent hands-on experience, preferred

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT

• Hands-on mentorship from an award-winning design team — you'll learn by doing, not fetching coffee
• Direct exposure to every stage of a project, from concept through install, on stunning custom residential work
• A portfolio-building opportunity, with the chance to contribute to showcase-caliber projects
• A close-knit studio where your ideas are heard and your work is genuinely seen
• Room to grow — as the studio grows, so does the opportunity for the right person
• A creative, collaborative, low-ego team that loves what they do and enjoys doing it together