Interior Design Assistant: Luxury ST Rentals

Compass Ventures; Sevierville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Compass Ventures in Sevierville, TN is seeking a Design Assistant to design interior spaces from concept through completion, including finish selections, furniture sourcing, décor styling, and installation coordination.

This role blends creative vision with strong organization, requiring collaboration with the development team, contractors, and vendors to deliver cohesive, elevated spaces that support our luxury short-term rental projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Interior Design or related field preferred.
• 2 years of interior design experience preferred.
• Strong eye for design, color, scale, and composition.
• Experience sourcing furniture and décor from retail and wholesale vendors.
• Proficiency in design software (SketchUp, AutoCAD, Canva, or similar) preferred.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop cohesive interior design concepts for residential and short-term rental properties
• Create mood boards, design presentations, and finish palettes
• Select materials, finishes, fixtures, lighting, and color schemes
• Produce furniture layouts and space plans
• Source furniture, lighting, artwork, rugs, and décor consistent with the design vision and budget
• Identify and maintain relationships with vendors, suppliers, and wholesale accounts
• Create detailed furnishing schedules and specification sheets
• Coordinate ordering, tracking, and delivery of furnishings and décor
• Oversee installation and styling of interiors to ensure design intent is achieved
• Assist with project timelines and budgets related to furnishing and interiors
• Work collaboratively with the development team, contractors, and other vendors
• Style completed properties for photography, marketing, and guest readiness
• Ensure final spaces feel cohesive, elevated, and thoughtfully finished

Skills

Creative vision

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Sourcing furniture

Education

Degree in Interior Design or related field

Tools

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Canva

Job description

Compass Ventures in Sevierville, TN is seeking a Design Assistant to design interior spaces from concept through completion, including finish selections, furniture sourcing, décor styling, and installation coordination.

This role blends creative vision with strong organization, requiring collaboration with the development team, contractors, and vendors to deliver cohesive, elevated spaces that support our luxury short-term rental projects.