Junior Interior Designer & Gallery Assistant - NYC

Artemest S.r.l.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Artemest S.r.l. in New York seeks a Junior Interior Designer & Gallery Assistant to support daily gallery operations and provide interior design services for private clients and trade partners.

You will help with FF&E selections, mood boards, client presentations, site visits, and coordination with Milan HQ, gaining hands-on experience in a luxury design environment. The role offers exposure to exhibitions, events, and a collaborative team led by the Gallery Manager and Trade team, with a

Qualifications

• Junior interior designer or recent interior design graduate
• Experience with interior design concepts and client presentations is beneficial

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operations of the Artemest Galleria to ensure a polished, luxury visitor experience
• Assist with gallery maintenance, organization, and sample room management, ensuring displays meet brand standards
• Welcome private clients, interior designers, architects, and trade partners with guidance on Artemest’s collections and services
• Assist gallery exhibitions, installations, and events as needed
• Develop interior design and FF&E packages for private clients, including mood boards and layouts
• Support FF&E selections and presentations for trade clients, including designers and architects
• Coordinate samples, quotations, lead times, and bespoke requests with Artemest headquarters in Milan
• Assist with basic site visits and measurements to support design accuracy and installation readiness
• Support project coordination from early design stages through order confirmation, delivery, and installation
• Maintain client data in CRM and support relationships with private clients, interior designers, architects, and trade partners

Job description

The Junior Interior Designer & Gallery Assistant supports the daily operations of the Artemest Galleria while also assisting with interior design services for both private consumer clients and trade clients.

The role involves supporting FF&E selections, design packages, and client presentations for Artemest’s consumer-facing Design Services as well as for interior designers, architects, and trade partners.

This position is ideal for a junior interior designer or recent interior design graduate looking to gain hands-on experience across gallery operations, client-facing design services, and trade project support within a luxury design environment.

Key Responsibilities

Gallery Operations & Client Experience

• Support the day-to-day operations of the Artemest Galleria, ensuring a polished, welcoming, and best-in-class luxury experience for all visitors.
• Assist with gallery maintenance, organization, and sample room management, ensuring displays meet brand and visual merchandising standards.
• Welcome private clients, interior designers, architects, and trade partners, providing initial guidance on Artemest’s collections and design services.
• Assist with gallery exhibitions, installations, and events as needed.

Interior Design & FF&E Support (Consumer & Trade)

• Assist in the development of interior design and FF&E packages for private consumer clients, including mood boards, layouts, and product selections.
• Support FF&E selections and presentation materials for trade clients, including interior designers and architects.
• Assist in the creation of custom design packages using Artemest’s curated product assortment and Design Service framework.
• Support New York Account Managers and the Trade team with client presentations, product decks, and proposals.
• Participate in client meetings at the Galleria or on site to understand style preferences, functional needs, and budget considerations.

Project Coordination & Design Services Support

• Liaise with Artemest headquarters in Milan to coordinate samples, quotations, lead times, and bespoke requests for both consumer and trade projects.
• Assist with basic site visits and measurements to support design accuracy and installation readiness.
• Support project coordination from early design stages through order confirmation, delivery, and installation for consumer and trade clients.

CRM, Sales & Relationship Support

• Support client data entry, profiling, and follow-ups using the company CRM for both consumer and trade clients.
• Assist in building and maintaining relationships with private clients, interior designers, architects, and trade partners in collaboration with the Gallery Manager and Trade team.
• Support post-sale follow-ups and ongoing client communication to ensure a high level of service.

Working schedule: Tuesday through Saturday, aligned with gallery opening hours.