COUPAR: Interior Design Assistant

Job Description: Design Assistant Design Assistant The Design Assistant role at COUPAR is a key role within our organization. As the design assistant, you will be working closely with the design team to implement the project design in collaboration with the Principal and Lead/Managing designers. This role assists in all aspects of the design process from maintaining FF&E, developing schedules, processing work orders, developing client presentations, working in AutoCAD and administrative responsibilities.

Qualifications:

● 1 - 2 years of Interior Design internship or assistant level professional experience

● Positive attitude with eagerness to grow both professionally and personally

● A creative problem solver - Looks at problems as opportunities

● Highly productive and organized with thorough attention to detail

● Multitasking extraordinaire

● Dependable and punctual

● Effectively communicates with the team and vendors

● Ability to work both as a team & independently, taking direction with minimal supervision

● Strong administrative skills and a foundation in following processes and procedures

● Professional demeanor and sound judgment

● High EQ - Does not take things personally and is open to feedback

● Ability to be coached and learn alternate ways of approaching issues

● Degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture a plus

● Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator, and MS Office is a plus

● Proficient in any 3D rendering platforms and/or the ability to hand render is a plus

● Knowledge of Quickbooks Online, Studio Designer or Basecamp is a plus

● Having access to a vehicle is a plus Responsibilities:

● Manage tasks within 2-3 projects simultaneously with an eye for detail

● Maintain all project information in Basecamp with daily updates

● Assist with presentation preparation through the use of Powerpoint

● Gather detailed information and quotes for preparation of accurate design proposals

● Create and prepare proposals for client submission

● Assist Associate and Lead Designers with various design and administrative tasks related to all phases of high end interior design from initial planning through to project completion

● Review project plans and understand project scope, completion schedules and other related documents

● Develop AutoCAD plans, including but not limited to: floor plans, furniture plans, elevations, and reflected ceiling plans

● Maintain up to date knowledge of products and materials available on the market

● Maintain and develop vendor database and accounts

● Assist with sample return, sample pulls and materials library organization

● Assist Design Team with the following but not limited to: Studio Designer, Designer Link, Ivy, and Harvest time input and order tracking

● Organize and maintain client FF&E binders

● Interface with vendors via phone calls, emails, and shop visits to coordinate production and completion of orders

● Ability to resolve project problems and respond appropriately to vendor concerns with tact and efficiency

● Attendance or coordination of project site visit, vendor site measures, and furniture inspections

● Maintain excellent organization of project files, samples, and orders

● Track assigned tasks, appointments, and correspondence with detailed follow-through to reach completion

● Coordinate and assist with onsite project installations, which may include picking up and returning supplies, managing supply inventory lists, and creating and managing deinstallation punch list

● Proactively engage in the design process by managing up to Design Associate and Lead Designers

● Accurately and thoroughly document and manage time per company guidelines, inputting into Quickbooks and client softwares by the communicated deadlines Hourly Pay Range $25-28/hr