Interior Design Assistant and Procurement for Interior Design Studio

Overview: The successful applicant will be part of the design assistant team. Design assistants collaborate with the principal designer, co-workers, vendors, contractors, and clients to find solutions that accomplish the clients’ design goals. The successful applicant will be motivated, highly organized, and have a positive attitude. The position is full-time, and pay will be based on experience... level. Our company is a locally owned and operated interior design firm that has project all over North America. Responsibilities: • Request quotes from vendors and create proposals for clients based on quotes from vendors. • Create and manage purchase orders. • Match with AP invoices based on products received. Communicate with accounting to invoice customers • Create Excel spreadsheet for proposals summary to give to client • Resourcing fabrics, finishes, furniture, etc. as needed • Review with executive PO’s before going to accounting • Request payment from accounting • Sending PO’s and ordering • Acknowledgements, updating pricing and making sure accurate for invoicing to accounting • Organize and prepare for meetings, including gathering documents or materials and attending to logistics of meetings • Answer and respond to phone calls, communicate messages and information to the executive • Prioritize emails and respond when necessary • Driving for a wide variety of errands • Creating/Updating FFE Schedules • Assist in preparation for client meetings • Assist with coordination of site visits with trades/vendors. Skills & Qualifications: • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or related field. Experience working professionally. • Design Manager knowledge a plus • AutoCAD • SketchUp (not required but a plus • Adobe Creative Suite • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Time-management skills • Ability to pay attention to detail • Organization skills • Ability to multitask • Basic understanding of frequently used computer software and programs, such as Microsoft Office • Interpersonal skills • Good driving record Benefits include: • Paid sick leave • Paid PTO and extended Christmas break • 401k • Medical • Dental • Vision • Life insurance If you are a creative individual with a keen eye for detail and a passion for design, we invite you to apply for the Associate Interior Designer position with us. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Flexible schedule • Health insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Schedule: • 8 hour shift Ability to Commute: • Scottsdale, AZ 85251 (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: • Scottsdale, AZ 85251: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person