Interior Design Assistant & Studio Coordinator

Business of Home; Harbor Hills (CA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Studio Mae, a small interior design studio, seeks a design and studio support assistant to help with sourcing, mood boards, CAD, RFQs, and daily operations. This part-time role offers hands-on experience in a collaborative studio, with training available as needed.

The position runs 9am-3pm Monday-Thursday and invites a warm, energetic, organized individual to contribute to project execution and studio efficiency.

Qualifications

• Organized and detail-oriented candidate with a collaborative mindset.
• Hands-on approach to tasks and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Comfort with design research and sourcing to support residential projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in sourcing furniture, lighting, materials, and imagery; conduct design research to align with project visions.
• Create mood boards using Adobe InDesign.
• Use basic AutoCAD for floor plans and space planning.
• Draft RFQs and manage sample orders from vendors.

Skills

Organized

Detail-oriented

Team player

Hands-on

Design-driven

Tools

AutoCAD

Studio Designer

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Small interior design studio looking to thoughtfully expand. Studio Mae is deeply committed to creating beautiful, high-end residential spaces, and there is immense potential for long-term growth as the business continues to evolve. We are searching for someone organized, detail-oriented, and genuinely passionate about design- someone who brings a warm, positive energy and enjoys a hands-on, collaborative approach to everyday tasks. Alignment with Studio Mae's aesthetic is a plus.

9am-3pm Monday-Thursday

This position is created with flexibility in mind. It is ideally suited for an experienced residential design professional who is seeking parent-supportive hours or a part-time arrangement that respects personal and family life.

DESIGN SUPPORT:

• Assist in sourcing furniture, lighting, materials, and imagery; conduct thorough design research to align with project visions.
• Create visually compelling mood boards using Adobe InDesign.
• Utilize basic AutoCAD skills to assist with floor plans, layouts, and space planning.
• Draft RFQs for vendors, source fabrics and finish samples from the Pacific Design Center, and manage sample orders.

STUDIO SUPPORT:

• Input and manage project items in Studio Designer (prior experience is a plus, but we are fully willing to train the right candidate!). This is seen as an assisting nature in Studio, all procurement and accounting is handled by a different team.
• Maintain and curate the studio's fabric/material sample library and oversee the project inventory catalog.
• Maintain the master office calendar, manage project timelines, order office supplies, and keep studio operations running seamlessly.
• Run local design-related errands (fabric/sample pickups, client deliveries, site visits).