Design Assistant

Business of Home; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Business of Home in New York, NY is seeking a Design Assistant to support the Principal and design team across high-end residential interior design projects. This hands-on role is ideal for someone who is organized, proactive, eager to learn, and interested in gaining experience across both creative and operational sides of a design studio.

Candidates must be located in the NYC area and will assist with sourcing, presentations, FF&E, scheduling, vendor communications, and on-site support.

Responsibilities

• Assist with sourcing furniture, lighting, materials, finishes, fabrics, and accessories
• Organize client presentations, material boards, and design documentation
• Assist with FF&E, lighting, fabric, finish, and installation schedules
• Request pricing, samples, tear sheets, and product information from vendors and showrooms
• Communicate with vendors and showrooms regarding product details, lead times, availability, and order status
• Enter and maintain project items in Studio Designer, including product information, pricing, proposals, and order tracking
• Track samples, CFAs, finish approvals, and other project-related materials
• Assist with troubleshooting production, shipping, delivery, and installation issues
• Assist with site visits, installations, and styling as needed
• Support the Principal with day-to-day project needs across multiple active projects

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Design Assistant to support the Principal and design team across all aspects of high-end residential interior design projects. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who is organized, proactive, eager to learn, and interested in gaining experience across both the creative and operational sides of an interior design studio. Candidates must be located in the NYC area.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with sourcing furniture, lighting, materials, finishes, fabrics, and accessories
• Organize client presentations, material boards, and design documentation
• Assist with FF&E, lighting, fabric, finish, and installation schedules
• Request pricing, samples, tear sheets, and product information from vendors and showrooms
• Communicate with vendors and showrooms regarding product details, lead times, availability, and order status
• Enter and maintain project items in Studio Designer, including product information, pricing, proposals, and order tracking
• Track samples, CFAs, finish approvals, and other project-related materials
• Assist with troubleshooting production, shipping, delivery, and installation issues
• Assist with site visits, installations, and styling as needed
• Support the Principal with day-to-day project needs across multiple active projects