Studio Coordinator

Fondeinteriors; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly health insurance contribution

Retirement benefits

Additional paid time off

Annual performance bonus

Job summary

A Dallas-based interior design studio is looking for a highly organized Studio Coordinator to manage procurement and studio operations. The position involves overseeing purchasing workflows, tracking orders, and maintaining client-facing communications. With at least 3 years of experience in procurement in the interior design field, candidates should possess strong organizational and communication skills. This full-time role offers competitive compensation between $55,000 and $65,000, along with a range of benefits, and is essential for ensuring project timelines and quality are met.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of direct procurement or purchasing experience within an interior design or related luxury industry environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing purchase orders, vendor communication, expediting, and delivery coordination.
• Proficiency in Studio Designer strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the purchasing workflow in Studio Designer.
• Issue and track purchase orders.
• Communicate with vendors and manage inquiry intake.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Project management

Education

3+ years of direct procurement experience

Tools

Studio Designer

Comparable procurement/project management software

Job description

Fonde Interiors is seeking a highly organized, detail-driven Studio Coordinator to join our small, high-ownership team.

This role is central to how our work moves from concept to reality. We believe that great design depends on great execution, the Studio Coordinator protects that execution.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys bringing order and clarity to complex projects and takes pride in operational excellence.

You will work closely with the Principal and design team across every active project, ensuring that once selections are approved, they are carried forward with clarity, precision, and care. This is a visible, high-trust role within the studio with real autonomy in your lane and meaningful impact on the client experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Owning the end-to-end purchasing workflow in Studio Designer
• Issuing and tracking purchase orders with accuracy and timeliness
• Confirming pricing, lead times, and vendor documentation before order placement
• Maintaining clean and current purchasing logs and expediting schedules
• Continuously refining and strengthening procurement systems
• Communicating professionally with vendors, workrooms, freight carriers, receivers, and installers
• Maintaining consistent follow-up to protect timelines and margins
• Providing organized and proactive status updates to the design team
• Supporting scheduling communication and documentation as needed
• Managing inquiry intake and onboarding workflows
• Conducting initial screening calls and responding to inbound inquiries
• Coordinating with accounting on vendor transactions and reconciliations
• Preparing the studio for client presentations and maintaining operational readiness
• Greeting clients and guests and representing the Fonde experience with professionalism

Qualifications

• 3+ years of direct procurement or purchasing experience within an interior design or related luxury industry environment
• Demonstrated experience managing purchase orders, vendor communication, expediting, and delivery coordination
• Proficiency in Studio Designer strongly preferred; experience with comparable procurement or project management software required
• Proven ability to manage detailed documentation and maintain accuracy across multiple active projects
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple timelines and follow through independently
• Comfort working in a small, high-ownership studio environment where each team member plays a visible role
• Availability to work in-person at our Dallas studio

Position Details

• Full-time position
• In-studio role based in Dallas, TX
• Reports directly to the Principal
• Opportunity for growth as the studio continues to expand

Salary & Benefits

• Salary range: $55,000-$65,000, commensurate with experience
• Monthly health insurance contribution
• Retirement Benefits Available
• Additional flexible paid time off, coordinated in advance around project schedules and team coverage
• Two-week paid seasonal break (spans Christmas and New Year's Day)
• Eight paid company holidays:
  • Martin Luther King Day
  • Good Friday or Monday After Easter
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Day After Thanksgiving Day
• Opportunities to attend key sourcing and industry events (e.g., Round Top, High Point)
• Annual discretionary performance bonus based on studio profitability and individual impact