Junior Interior Designer — Residential Remodel (3-Month Contract)

UCLA Extension; Pasadena (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

RISTICH LLC in Pasadena, CA seeks a highly creative Junior Interior Designer / Design Assistant to support a residential home remodel. You’ll source furniture, lighting, fixtures, finishes, and decor; organize and coordinate project details; and assist with site visits and presentations.

The role is a 3-month temporary independent contractor (1099) at $30/hour, ~40 hours/week, with potential extension based on project needs.

Qualifications

• Degree or current/recent coursework in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or a closely related design field; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Strong visual and aesthetic sensibility, particularly in residential interiors, furniture, materials, and finishes.
• Excellent research, organization, communication, and follow-through skills, with the ability to manage many details and deadlines.
• Comfortable researching products online and working with vendors, showrooms, manufacturers, and contractors.
• Familiarity with design software such as SketchUp, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar programs is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Research and source furniture, lighting, plumbing fixtures, hardware, tile, finishes, textiles, décor, and other interior elements based on established design direction and mood boards.
• Research vendors and manufacturers, request pricing and samples, track lead times, and maintain organized sourcing and purchasing information.
• Assist with coordinating the various details of the remodel, including communicating with vendors, contractors, showrooms, and other project contacts.
• Create and maintain organized spreadsheets, product lists, budgets, finish schedules, and other project documentation.
• Assist with site visits, sample reviews, presentations, and general project coordination as needed.

Skills

Interior design eye

Research skills

Organization

Vendor coordination

SketchUp familiarity

Education

Interior Design degree or coursework

Tools

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

RISTICH LLC in Pasadena, CA seeks a highly creative Junior Interior Designer / Design Assistant to support a residential home remodel. You’ll source furniture, lighting, fixtures, finishes, and decor; organize and coordinate project details; and assist with site visits and presentations.

The role is a 3-month temporary independent contractor (1099) at $30/hour, ~40 hours/week, with potential extension based on project needs.