DESIGN ASSISTANT

MATTER BROTHERS FURNITURE; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

MATTER BROTHERS FURNITURE in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a Designer Assistant to support the design and sales teams. You will translate concepts into functional, visually appealing spaces, develop layouts, and prepare client proposals.

The role focuses on collaboration with designers, meticulous organization, and turning ideas into tangible designs for showroom displays and residential projects. On-site position with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Background in interior design or interior architecture.
• Strong design sensibility and ability to translate concepts to space plans.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to collaborate with designers and sales team.
• Experience with creating visual presentations and floor plans.

Responsibilities

• Assist designers and sales associates with client projects.
• Create and revise furniture layouts and space plans.
• Develop SketchUp models, mood boards, and presentations.
• Review floor plans and product specifications for accuracy.
• Coordinate design details and manage project documentation.
• Support showroom displays and design initiatives.

Skills

Space planning

Furniture layouts

Customer-focused design

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Detail-oriented

Education

Interior design/architecture background

Tools

SketchUp

Canva

STORIS

Salesforce

Job description

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DESIGN ASSISTANT

Full Time Clerical Fort Myers, FL, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1170

Matter Brothers Furniture in Fort Myers, FL, a Top 100, family owned and operated company

serving Florida's West Coast, has career opportunities to join one of the most successful

furniture showrooms in America...

Matter Brothers Furniture and Design is seeking dynamic Designer Assistant ready to transform

living spaces and elevate customer experiences. If you thrive on creativity and enjoy collaborating

plus bring an eye for detail then we would like to meet you!

We are seeking a detail-oriented and creative Designer Assistant to support our sales and design team. The ideal candidate will have a strong design sensibility, excellent organizational skills,

and the ability to translate concepts and floor plans into functional, visually appealing spaces.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist designers and sales associates with customer projects and design requests
• Create and revise furniture layouts, space plans, and room concepts
• Develop SketchUp models, mood boards, presentations, and other visual materials
• Review floor plans, measurements, and product specifications for accuracy
• Research furniture, materials, styles, and current design trends
• Prepare client presentations, proposals, and product recommendations
• Coordinate design details and follow up on project information
• Organize samples, files, product resources, and project documentation
• Communicate with customers, vendors, designers, and sales team members as needed
• Support showroom displays, merchandising, and other design-related initiatives

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in interior design or interior architecture
• Experience with space planning and furniture layouts
• Proficiency in SketchUp
• Familiarity with Canva and visual presentation development
• Strong understanding of furniture, scale, proportion, and room functionality
• Ability to read and interpret floor plans and measurements
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
• Creative, detail-oriented, and customer-focused approach
• Ability to collaborate effectively with designers and sales associates
• Experience with Reddit and online research or design trends
• Prior Experience using STORIS and/or Sales Force is a plus!

We're not just selling furniture—we're crafting living experiences. Join our innovative team