Canvas Works seeking Design Assistant in New York, NY, US

ArchiECHO; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design department is seeking a Design Assistant in New York, NY. This role involves managing vendor relationships and handling various administrative tasks for both residential and commercial projects. The ideal candidate should be organized, collaborative, and capable of working independently, with a focus on maintaining quality and timely deliveries.

Qualifications

• Capable of coordinating with multiple vendors.
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Obtain price quotes and product specs from vendors.
• Liaise with external vendors for purchases, returns, and deliveries.
• Maintain records and receipts for expense reporting.

Skills

Vendor coordination

Collaboration

Administrative tasks

Job description

• Canvas Works seeking Design Assistant in New York, NY, US

Canvas Works seeking Design Assistant in New York, NY, US

This position will be working on the organization and administrative aspects of our varied projects. We are an in-house design department for a family Estate working on portions of their private and commercial holdings. Our split between residential and commercial projects is approximately 70-30.

Job Requirements:

• Obtain price quotes and product specs from vendors.
• Liaise with external vendors to ensure timely and appropriate handling of purchases, returns, and deliveries, while upholding the quality of products.
• Maintain clear records and receipts of ordered items for expense reporting.
• Complete expense reports monthly.
• Handle general administrative tasks as required.
• Will need to be in-office on a daily basis, and to be open to occasional workdays at a Long Island property.

Qualifications:

• Capable of coordinating with multiple vendors and maintaining vendor relationships.
• Able to work both independently and as a collaborative team member.