Interior Design + Boutique Associate

Company Description K. Kelley Design is an interior design firm based in Litchfield County, Connecticut, with projects across the East Coast. We offer full-service interior design, leading projects spanning new construction, renovations, and decorating. Role Description Seeking a detail-oriented, interior design enthusiast to join the K. Kelley Design & McKenzie Shoppe team. If you are a hard-working, self-starter with an interest in learning more about interior design and retail, we want to hear from you. This is a part-time, contract position based in Sharon, Connecticut. Primary responsibilities will include hosting visitors in the shoppe as well as supporting the principal interior designer on residential design projects. Current projects are serviced both virtually and locally from our Litchfield County, Connecticut studio. Shoppe Responsibilities • Work in the home boutique to understand visitors' wants and needs to provide exceptional customer service. • Assist with shop inventory management (i.e. organization of inventory storage, point of sales system, creating purchase orders, receiving inventory, etc.) Please note shoppe day(s) will often fall on a weekend. Design Responsibilities • Assist the principal interior designer with the execution of high-end residential interior design projects. • Provide project management support including budget development, status updates on client orders, schedules (tile, paint, install, etc.), and more. • Source furniture, fixtures, finishes, and materials that align with client design preferences, budget, and timeline with guidance from the principal. • Attend on-the-ground, local site visits, measures, and installation of furniture, fixtures, and finishes as needed. • Create detailed floor plans and elevations using AutoCAD. (Preferred, not required.) • Manage and organize materials library. Qualifications • Experience or education in interior design or a related field preferred. • Experience working in a boutique space with an understanding of exceptional customer service preferred. • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Ability to connect and build relationships with clients to understand their unique needs. • Ability to anticipate problems and proactively problem solve. • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. • Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment. • Mac and Google suite experience required. • Proficiency in CAD for creating floor plans and elevations (Preferred, not required). • Must be okay with dogs in the studio/shoppe. If you are a kind and driven individual with the desired skillset, K. Kelley Design would love to hear from you. Please send along a resume and cover letter to be considered. Job Types: Part-time, Contract Pay: From $18.00 per hour Expected hours: 16 – 32 per week Benefits: • Employee discount • Flexible schedule Schedule: • Monday to Friday • Weekends as needed • Weekends only Application Question(s): • Are you able to work 1-2 weekend days a week? Ability to Commute: • Sharon, CT 06069 (Required) Work Location: In person