Design Assistant

The Workroom Interiors; Mill Valley (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Workroom Interiors in Mill Valley, CA is seeking a Design Assistant to join our fast-paced team. The role is highly detail-oriented and requires strong communication as you’ll manage operations in the design studio and retail store, meet with clients, talk with vendors and contractors, and collaborate with other designers to keep projects moving smoothly.

You will use AutoCAD, Canva and Studio Designer to manage client profiles, source materials, coordinate pricing and scheduling, and

Qualifications

• Detail oriented with strong communication skills.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Canva and Google Sheets.
• Experience using Studio Designer for client profiles and product selection.
• Ability to manage budgets and track materials.
• Source products and coordinate with vendors.
• Attend client and on-site meetings and take notes.
• Develop vendor relationships and manage ordering/scheduling.
• Support design team during client installs.
• Keep sample library organized.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients and discuss design concepts.
• Talk with vendors and contractors to source materials.
• Collaborate with designers to move projects forward.
• Attend client and on-site meetings and take detailed notes.
• Manage ordering and scheduling for product launches.
• Maintain and update the sample library.
• Style and assist during client install days.
• Track project budgets and materials.
• Commit to a full-time schedule (40 hours/week).

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Team player

Proactive

Client consultation

Tools

AutoCAD

Canva

Google Sheets

Studio Designer

Job description

We’re looking to hire a Design Assistant to join the The Workroom team! We need someone that is extremely detail oriented with strong communication skills. In this position you will be responsible for operations both in the design studio and retail store. The design assistant will manage multiple projects and it is their responsibility to ensure the process runs smoothly. We have a very fast-paced environment and expect a very high-level of work from our team. You will meet with clients, talk with vendors and contractors, and collaborate with other designers on the team.

Here is what we are looking for:

• Proficient in AutoCAD, Canva and Google Sheets
• Manage client profiles and product selection in Studio Designer
• Strong communication skills to consult directly with vendors and clients
• Project budgeting and tracking of materials and furnishings
• Source products and materials for design presentations
• Pull materials from SF Design Center
• Attend client and on-site meetings and take detailed notes
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, manage ordering & scheduling lunch & learns for new product launches
• The ability to style and assist in client install days
• Keeping sample library in design studio up to date & organized
• Hardworking with the willingness to do any task to get the job done
• Team player, great attitude and willingness to learn
• Commitment- Full-time position - 40 hours a week minimum commitment. Typical hours 9:30-5:30pm
• A car, valid driver’s license and cell phone

Benefits offered