Interior Design Visual Merchandising Assistant

Ultimate Staffing; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 37,195 - 39,950; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency in California seeks a talented Junior Designer to assist in designing showroom spaces and brand visuals. This full-time role requires 1-3 years of experience in interior or commercial design, with skills in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about visual storytelling. Responsibilities include creating presentations, managing inventory, and staying updated on design trends. Candidates must be willing to travel twice a year for trade shows.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in interior, retail, or commercial design.
• Experience in a showroom setting is a plus.
• Must be able to travel 2x/year for trade show events.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design and setup of showroom spaces and brand visuals.
• Create polished presentations for design concepts using PowerPoint.
• Support private showroom appointments with design recommendations.
• Help manage inventory and vendor orders for accessories, rugs, and art.

Skills

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

Attention to detail

Interior Design knowledge

Visual storytelling

Education

Interior Design degree

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Ultimate Staffing is Hiring a Junior Designer (Visual Merchandising Assistant) to work onsite in South Orange County.

Schedule: Full-Time, Mon-Fri from 8:30AM - 5:00PM

Pay rate: starts at $27/ hr- $29/ hour

Location: Orange County, CA | Travel Required: 2x/year to North Carolina

We are looking for a creative, organized, and detail-oriented Junior Designer to join our design and merchandising team. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll help bring showroom spaces and brand concepts to life‑perfect for someone passionate about interiors and visual storytelling.

🔑 What You’ll Do:

• Assist with design and setup of showroom spaces and brand visuals
• Create polished presentations for design concepts (PowerPoint)
• Support private showroom appointments with design recommendations
• Help manage inventory and vendor orders for accessories, rugs, and art
• Keep showroom displays aligned with brand standards
• Stay on top of current design trends and share ideas with the team

✅ What We’re Looking For:

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD
• 1-3 years of experience in interior, retail, or commercial design
• Strong attention to detail and eye for space, layout, and color
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Experience in a showroom setting is a plus
• Interior Design degree is a bonus
• Familiarity with NetSuite is helpful
• Must be able to travel 2x/year for trade show events (April + October)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.