Interior Design Assistant

Brightwater Interior Design is a boutique firm specializing in high-end residential interiors with clients located throughout the Greater Cleveland area. We are a small firm, requiring flexibility and a team mentality, with the willingness to take on both small and large tasks. The Design Assistant will engage in all aspects of the design process: coordination with vendors and contractors, updating studio library, sourcing, managing FF&E documentation, working in AutoCAD and rendering software. While all tasks are not solely design specific, some responsibilities will also include administrative and studio management.

Responsibilities

• Working directly with design team to collaborate and execute design projects
• Provide administrative support for design team: create vendor POs, vendor & contractor communication, correspondence with vendors for quoting and pricing proposals, keeping vendor & client information current
• Drafting and revision of AutoCAD drawings under design team supervision, including floor plans, elevations and lighting/electrical plans
• Rendering of drawings under design team supervision
• Assisting with material procurement & sourcing under design team supervision
• Creating project folders, updating FF&E documentation
• Maintaining sample library: keeping library organized, ordering and returning samples
• Correspondence with clients in professional manner under design team supervision
• Receive and inspect deliveries both in office and onsite
• Assist with installations and scheduling of deliveries
• Travel onsite for consultations, design meetings and installations
• Provide administrative support for various studio tasks, including but not limited to stocking office supplies and general office maintenance

Qualifications

• Degree in Interior Design
• Minimum 1-2 years experience within an Interior Design internship or assistant level role
• Self-starter, with ability to work both independently and as a team
• Highly productive and organized, with ability to multitask
• Positive attitude with eagerness to grow professionally
• Dependable and punctual
• Ability to communicate well with people in person, over the phone and in email correspondence
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Adobe Suite & Google Workspace

Please email cover letter and resume to hello@brightwaterdesign.com