Design Assistant

Suite Pieces; Huntington Station (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Employee discounts

Job summary

Suite Pieces is seeking a Design Assistant in Huntington Station, NY. This role involves preparing showrooms, drafting design documents, tracking project timelines, and managing the design library. Ideal candidates will have 1 to 3+ years in interior design or related fields, with proficiency in CAD and SketchUp. Exceptional organizational and client-facing skills are essential for this position in a luxury studio environment.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3+ years of experience in interior design, architecture, or a related design field.
• Ability to support multiple designers and active projects simultaneously.
• Professional, polished, and comfortable working in a client-facing luxury studio environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the showroom, design materials, and sample selections prior to client appointments.
• Draft floor plans, elevations, and supporting drawings under designer direction.
• Track quotes, purchase orders, deliveries, and installation timelines.
• Manage and maintain the design library, sample inventory, and vendor materials.

Skills

Proficiency in CAD

Proficiency in SketchUp

Strong technical drafting skills

Excellent organization

Time management skills

Client-facing skills

Job description

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Employee discounts

Design Assistant Responsibilities

Studio & Client Preparation

• Prepare the showroom, design materials, and sample selections prior to client appointments
• Ensure presentation areas, meeting spaces, and design resources are organized, polished, and client‑ready
• Assist with in‑studio client appointments when needed

Design Documentation

• Draft floor plans, elevations, and supporting drawings under designer direction
• Prepare concept boards, material presentations, specification sheets, and client proposals
• Assist with product sourcing, finish selections, and pricing documentation

Project Coordination

• Track quotes, purchase orders, deliveries, and installation timelines
• Maintain accurate project notes, client records, and documentation within the CRM
• Coordinate follow‑ups with vendors, workrooms, installers, and suppliers as needed

Library & Operational Support

• Manage and maintain the design library, sample inventory, and vendor materials
• Organize discontinued samples, new product arrivals, and resource updates
• Support workflow systems across both Full Service and Project‑Based design teams

Qualifications

• 1 to 3+ years of experience in interior design, architecture, or a related design field
• Proficiency in CAD, SketchUp, or comparable design software is required
• Strong technical drafting skills with the ability to produce accurate floor plans and elevations
• Comfortable working with CRM platforms, digital sourcing tools, spreadsheets, and studio software
• Exceptional organization, time management, and follow‑through
• Professional, polished, and comfortable working in a client‑facing luxury studio environment
• Ability to support multiple designers and active projects simultaneously