INTERIOR DESIGN ASSISTANTJustine Macfee Interior Design is a design firm established in August 2024 specializing in high-end residential and select boutique commercial projects. We are seeking a Design Assistant who is interested in excelling as a key member of our team while developing personally and professionally. As the Design Assistant, you will work closely with the Principal, Associate Designer and design support team to assist with various administrative tasks and learn fundamental design tasks related to all phases of high-end interior design from initial planning through to project completion.
ResponsibilitiesOffice administration including phones, mail, deliveries, supplies and errandsCollaborate with team on projects from design concept through complete installationCommunicate professionally and clearly with clients, reps, vendors and installersMaintain accurate and organized project documentation and track tasksTrack samples, material reserves and organize materials libraryAssist with sourcing and specification of furnishings, lighting, textiles, and accessoriesAssist with maintaining project budgetsAssist with finish schedulesAssist with deliveries and client installationsAssist with marketing projects, inventory sales and managementMaintain daily detailed and accurate time billing in Design ManagerMerchandising/styling, pricing, and selling items in TINY SHOP! (instagram @tiny.
shop___ )QualificationsHighly productive and organized multi-tasker with consistent accuracy and resourcefulnessProficient at Microsoft Office email and applications: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, OneDriveProficient at editing Adobe PDF applicationsPassionate about design and interest in the design processPositive attitude with enthusiasm for growth demonstrated by thorough attention to detailsConsistent follow-up communication with team on all given tasksAbility to work efficiently, both independently and as a teamDemonstrates thoughtful, articulate verbal and written communication skillsMature and professional, levelheadedEffectively learns and applies company standards and proceduresEducation: Associate or Bachelor’s Degree - Interior Design or Architecture a plusExperience:
Minimum 1-2 years of experience with administration and work in a design businessDesign experience with layouts, sourcing, presentations, proposals, schedules a plusComputer experience with Slack, InDesign, AutoCAD a plusHow to get in touch: Personality fit is key with our small team. Tell us about yourself, send us a portfolio of your work, and resume – also, are you on Pinterest? Instagram? We would love to understand your design voice so please share anything that represents your sensibility. Please send resume directly to Justine Macfee – hello@justinemacfee. com with the subject line: DESIGN ASSISTANT_ (YOUR NAME)Job Type:
In- Office, Full-time or Part-time, based in Lafayette, CaliforniaSalary: $20 - $40/hour, commensurate with experiencePaid Holidays and Paid Time OffHealth Insurance Reimbursement401k Plan with Company MatchEmployee DiscountAt JMID our goal is to create a community that is driven by respect, responsibility, mindfulness, creativity, passion and excitement for design and life. We thrive when we are working as a tight knit team and our community of designers and design support are having fun and able to express themselves through the process.
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