Junior Interior Designer - RISTICH

UCLA Extension; Pasadena (CA); Hybride; USD 60 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Interior design eye

Research skills

Organization

Vendor coordination

SketchUp familiarity

Formation

Interior Design degree or coursework

Outils

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Description du poste

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a highly creative and detail-oriented Junior Interior Designer / Design Assistant to support a residential home remodel in Pasadena, CA. This is a hands-on role focused on furniture, lighting, fixtures, finishes, materials, and décor sourcing, as well as organizing and coordinating the many details of an active renovation project. The ideal candidate has a strong eye for interiors and a thoughtful, cohesive design sensibility, along with the organizational skills to turn a design direction into a finished space.

This is a 3-month temporary independent contractor (1099) position, requiring approximately 40 hours per week at $30/hour, with the potential for extension based on project needs.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

RISTICH LLC is a Pasadena-based design and innovation studio working across creative, product, fabrication, and experiential projects. We bring a hands-on, multidisciplinary approach to design, combining creative development with practical execution and production.

DAILY JOB 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.

QUALIFICATIONS / COMPETENCIES:

• 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. A strong portfolio and design eye are more important than extensive professional experience.
• Excellent research, organization, communication, and follow-through skills, with the ability to manage many details and deadlines simultaneously.
• 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.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

• Resume
• Portfolio demonstrating your design sensibility, with preference given to work showcasing residential interiors, furniture, materials, finishes, styling, or related work
• Brief cover letter explaining your interest in the position and why you would be a good fit
• Please include your availability for the 3-month, full-time position