Design Assistant

SUITE PIECES INC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Peppard Home + Interiors is seeking a Design Assistant to support multiple designers with active client projects and showroom operations. You will handle technical drawings, design documentation, product tracking, and daily studio organization to ensure flawless execution.

The role emphasizes accuracy, accountability, and professionalism in a luxury client-facing environment, with responsibilities spanning studio prep, documentation, project coordination, and design library upkeep.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication with clients and team members.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Studio & client preparation: prepare showroom and design materials for client appointments.
• Design documentation: draft floor plans, elevations, concept boards, spec sheets and proposals.
• Project coordination: track quotes, orders, deliveries and timelines; maintain client records.
• Library & operational support: manage design library, samples and vendor materials.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Time management

Tools

CAD

SketchUp

CRM platforms

Spreadsheets

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Support exceptional design. Create flawless execution.

About Us

Peppard Home + Interiors is an appointment-based interior design showroom featuring one of the largest design libraries on Long Island. We deliver highly personalized design services across both our Full Service and Project-Based Design divisions, helping clients create thoughtful, elevated spaces with confidence.

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-driven Design Assistant to support our design team with project coordination, technical documentation, showroom preparation, and daily operational support. This role is ideal for someone who loves design but also understands that exceptional client experiences are built through consistency, precision, and follow-through.

The Role

As a Design Assistant, you will support multiple designers across active client projects while helping maintain the daily flow of the showroom. You will be responsible for technical drawings, design documentation, product tracking, and studio organization. Accuracy, accountability, and professionalism are essential.

Key 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