Design Assistant

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Overview:
Charlotte’s leading Interior Design Firm is seeking an exceptional Assistant or Jr. Designer to work with Head Designer Cindy Smith.

Requirements:
• Possess a degree from an accredited Interior Design program
• Working experience in a design firm
• Proficiency in Design Manager preferred but not required
• Extremely organized and methodical
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Portfolio of work and willingness to learn from bottom up
• Experience with all phases of Interior Design process
• Reasonably tech-savvy
• Must have a mature, pleasant, and professional phone presence and demeanor and personal stability
• Must have an easy communication style and work confidently with design staff, vendors and clientele
• Must be exceptionally driven and passionate about achieving excellence in your work
• Must be able to demonstrate a history of exquisite follow-through

Responsibilities:
• Report directly to Lead Designer
• Errands and general Designer assistance
• Assist with research, sourcing and pricing and all facets of what it takes to deliver beautiful work
• Sampling, CFA’s, and vendor follow-through
• Manage product images; scanning, saving, and printing
• Enter items into project management software
• Assist with creation of proposals
• Prepare Client proposal packages
• Organizing professional and personal travel
• Create and maintain design binders
• Assist with creating of client presentations
• Update and maintain resource library

Other information:
This award-winning interior design firm offers a pleasant working environment in a beautiful office, a competitive compensation package, and opportunity for advancement for the right candidate. This position is ideal for a hungry, humble, and motivated new designer or person wanting to get real-world experience and learn how to execute beautiful work.