Interior Design Assistant

Waterleaf Interiors; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterleaf Interiors is seeking an Interior Design Administrative Assistant to support designers through all project stages, from concept to completion. This full-time role involves assisting with client presentations, managing procurement, and coordinating with vendors.

Strong organizational and communication skills are essential, with CAD/Studio Designer proficiency a plus. The position requires 1–3 years of admin experience in an interior design or architecture setting and a degree preference.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of administration experience in an interior design or architecture studio preferred.
• Excellent organizational, administrative and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability manage multiple priorities.
• Positive, proactive, and solution-oriented attitude.
• Proficiency in Studio Designer and AutoCAD is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist designers throughout all phases of client projects, from initial concept through completion.
• Assist designers to prepare client presentations (tearsheets, mood boards, CAD).
• Responsible for procurement: placing and tracking orders, maintaining project status and paying invoices.
• Communicate with vendors on product details, availability, and pricing.
• Handle general admin duties (answer phone, check emails, receive packages and mail, and keep studio offices organized).
• Drop off / pick up samples, make deliveries to job sites and assist with project installations.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Education

Assoc. or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Studio Designer

AutoCAD

Job description

INTERIOR DESIGN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Full-time

Responsibilities:

• Assist designers throughout all phases of client projects, from initial concept through completion
• Assist designers to prepare client presentations (tearsheets, mood boards, CAD)
• Responsible for procurement: placing and tracking orders, maintaining project status and paying invoives
• Communicate with vendors on product details, availability, and pricing
• Handle general admin duties (answer phone, check emails, receive packages and mail, and keep studio offices organized
• Drop off / pick up samples, make deliveries to job sites and assist with project installations

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred
• 1-3 years of administration experience in an interior design or architecture studio preferred
• Excellent organizational, administrative and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability manage multiple priorities
• Positive, proactive, and solution-oriented attitude
• Proficiency in Studio Designer and AutoCAD is a plus