Design Assistant

This position assists the design staff in the management of tasks and resources necessary to the completion of design projects. Job responsibilities may include: Design Support: Builder projects – this position will assist the designer(s) with builder projects. o Follow up on loose ends (may involve on-site and showroom visits with designer). o Assist designer in communication of final selections. o Organize and file selections for permanent DWS files. Furnishings Clients o Assist designers with product searches and sample procurement. o AutoCAD furnishing plans. o Product pricing and proposals. o Order follow up and communication with clients. Project presentations o Assist in the gathering of samples, supplies for boards. o Assist in the construction of presentation boards. o Assist in the development of electronic presentation materials. o Assist designer in laying out samples and proposed items for presentations. o Accompany designers to presentations as needed. Installations o Coordinate with admin concerning delivery specifics (items to be delivered, schedule, inspection issues). o Assist designer or represent designer at installations. o Installation gifts, customer service follow-up. Resources Management: · Assist interns with organizing and updating all resources on an on-going basis. This includes resources for furnishing projects such as fabric and finish samples and catalogs as well as resources for builder/new construction work such as brick, laminate, paint samples, lighting and plumbing catalogs etc. · Gather information and materials on new lines as needed. · Recommend procedures, forms, methods that will facilitate productivity. General – this position will assist in many general ways on an as needed basis – may include: o Social Media Marketing - post project process updates on social media outlets o Warehouse – unpackaging, inspection, damage claims. o Showrooms – research for designers, return of materials to local design showrooms. o Office upkeep – load and unload dishwasher, take out trash, order and re-stock office supplies, etc. Skill/educational requirements: · Degree in Interior Design or equivalent experience · Knowledge of computer programs such as Word, Excel, Adobe, Outlook, AutoCAD, etc. · Time management, organization and attention to detail are essential.