Interior Design Assistant and Project Manager

The Opportunity Join our dynamic team as an Interior Design Assistant & Project Manager. This is a hands-on role designed for a passionate, high-energy individual—ideally a design student or recent graduate—eager to see projects move from initial concept to final styling. You will work side-by-side with our Lead Designer, acting as the organizational engine that keeps our creative visions on track. The Logistics • Status: Temporary (9 Months) with potential to transition into a permanent part-time role. • Role Type: Paid, Part-Time. 25 hrs/week max. Hourly pay: $25-$35/hr based on experience. • Location: Greater Boston/Hybrid. Typically 1-2 days a week in the field, but mostly WFH. What You’ll Do • Design Support: Assist in developing concepts, mood boards, and detailed client presentations. • Project Management: Prepare schedules, budgets, and procurement lists; manage project documentation including contracts and renovation timelines. Lead all team meetings and take detailed notes of project updates, share with the team. • Procurement: Oversee and track all procurement of FF&E. Complete all purchasing using company card. Coordinate with consolidators or client for deliveries. • Client & Vendor Liaison: Act as a daily point of contact for clients; coordinate with contractors and suppliers to ensure quality standards and deadlines are met. • Gatekeeping: Manage the Lead Designer’s schedule and keep them briefed on all project milestones. • On-Site Oversight: Conduct site visits to monitor all aspects of construction, lighting installation, and overall quality; proactively solve issues as they arise. • Business Operations: Execute monthly invoicing in collaboration with our bookkeeper. Who You Are • A True Self-Starter: You don’t wait for a to-do list. You see a gap and fill it, jumping into mid-stream projects with ease. You are your own boss, the right candidate will be able to maintain a regular schedule and execute all tasks with no supervision. • Detail-Obsessed: You catch the tiny errors—from a shipping delay to a 1/4" measurement discrepancy—before they become big problems. • A Problem Solver: When a vendor says "backordered," you’ve already found two viable alternatives. • An Expert Communicator: You can interpret technical drawings for a contractor and explain a design vision to a client with equal clarity. Qualifications • Background: Current enrollment in or recent graduation from an Interior Design or Business Management related program is preferred but not required. • Technical Skills: Proficiency in Google Suite, SketchUp, AutoCAD, Revit, Rhinoceros 3D, and Adobe Creative Suite is preferred but not required. • Design Knowledge: A strong grasp of color theory, lighting, remodeling processes, and construction management. • Bonus Points: Familiarity with CAD drafting standards. • Essentials: Exceptional time management and a reliable form of transportation for site visits. We look forward to meeting with qualified candidates. Please send resume and portfolio to info@sirtankdesign.com. In your cover letter please include: • Your three favorite designers • Your design ethos • Your most loved design period/movement Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour Benefits: • Flexible schedule • Paid time off Work Location: Hybrid remote in Boston, MA 02133