Interior Design/Soft Goods Assistant

Sheffield Furniture and Interiors; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Sheffield Furniture & Interiors is seeking a part-time Interior Design/Soft Goods Assistant to support our soft goods specialist and design staff. The role emphasizes organization, client-facing materials, and collaboration with designers in the field.

The ideal candidate is eager to learn, personable, and ready to grow into a design role while helping projects move forward in a hybrid showroom environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelor's degree in design or related field preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop required.
• Rendering software experience preferred.
• Soft goods/window treatments/interior design experience preferred.
• Showroom/sales experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research fabrics, hardware, trims for window treatment projects.
• Attend and assist with installations as needed.
• Prepare memos, samples, and project materials.
• Maintain a polished, organized Design Library with fabrics and vendors.
• Accompany designers on client house calls for surveys and notes.
• Support presentation planning and client-ready materials.
• Gather and track samples, memos, and fabric swatches.
• Communicate with vendors and follow up on PO status.
• Run project-related errands and provide day-to-day support.
• Perform additional duties to support showroom and design operations.

Skills

Warm and professional demeanor

Highly organized

Excellent communication

Learns quickly, growth mindset

Team-oriented

Attention to detail

Customer-facing

Strong follow-through

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in design or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Photoshop

Rendering software

Job description

About Us

Sheffield Furniture & Interiors is a premium showroom known for elevated design, thoughtful service, and exceptional client experiences. We pride ourselves on recognizing each individual's potential and investing in their future-and we're looking for a driven, people-oriented Interior Design/Soft Goods Assistant who thrives on supporting a team and helping projects come to life.

Position Summary

In this hybrid support role, the Interior Design/Soft Goods Assistant will work part-time supporting our soft goods specialist and part-time supporting our interior design staff. The Interior Design Assistant will play a key role in maintaining organization across projects, preparing client-facing materials, and supporting designers in the field. This position is ideal for someone who is eager to learn, enjoys working with people, and wants to grow into a design role over time.

Responsibilities

Soft Goods Support (part-time)

• Support window treatment projects by researching fabrics, hardware, trims, and related materials
• Attend and assist with installationsas needed
• Help prepare and organize memos, samples, and project materials
• Maintain a polished, accurate, and highly organized Design Library(fabric books, vendor binders, memos, and showroom resources)

Design Team Support (part-time)

• Accompany designers on client house callsto assist with surveys, measurements, site notes, and occasional deliveries
• Support presentation planningand client-ready materials (sample decks, selections, boards, and supporting documentation)
• Gather, organize, label, and track samples and memosincluding fabric swatches, rug samples, and other project materials
• Communicate with vendors and follow up on purchase ordersand project status updates
• Run project-related errands and provide day-to-day support that keeps projects moving forward
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the showroom experience and design operations

Skills and Traits

• Warm, poised, and professional-comfortable in a client-facing environment
• Highly organized with strong follow-through and attention to detail
• Interested in learning and growing into an Interior Designer/Salesrole
• Familiarity with window treatments/soft goodsis a strong plus
• Exceptional communication skills (verbal, written, and listening)
• Strong problem-solving ability, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Professional, collaborative, and team-oriented work style

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma required
• Bachelor's degree in design or related field preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop required
• Rendering software experience preferred
• Soft goods, window treatment and/or interior design experience preferred
• Showroom and/or sales experience a plus

Schedule

• Full-time Monday-Friday, 9:30am-5:00pm

Learn more about us at www.sheffieldfurniture.com

Sheffield Furniture & Interiors is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and E-Verify Employer.