Interior Design Assistant / Intern - Legaspi Courts Design

The Intern/Design Assistant will participate in learning opportunities throughout the design project lifecycle. The Assistant will have the opportunity both to actively participate in and observe the day-to-day operations of a full-service, fast-paced design firm, including meetings, presentations, design planning and execution on multiple projects. 

The Assistant’s responsibilities may include:

• Assist designers with project management and help prepare design presentation materials for client meetings from schematic design to project completion.
• Assist with general office administration/clerical duties, including providing copies and filing, maintaining office equipment and office supplies, maintaining sample and resource libraries, and running errands, including pick-ups and deliveries
• Prepare office mailings, receive deliveries, and answer phones and/or office emails
• Assist with marketing needs such as website postings, social media postings and any editorial submittals for project publication for both print and web.
• Participate on in-site visits and office meetings to learn more about design office project management and operations
• Research and source finishes, fabrics, furnishings, lighting, wall coverings, antiques, carpeting, and accessories and/or décor items as requested by design team
• Help prepare presentation materials for client presentations
• Assist designers in the production of furniture and finish specifications along with FF&E related drawings
• Assist designers in the production of interior design/architectural drawings
• Assist with measuring and production of as-built drawings for new projects
• Assist designers as needed prepare for project openings and installs.
• Assist designers with procurement, including correspondence with vendors and maintenance of receipts and invoices.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• This is an in person position, not remote work.
• Previous work experience at a residential or hospitality design firm is a plus but not required.
• Pursuing an interior design or architecture degree is also a plus.
• Candidate must be proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Sketchup, , CAD and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel). Experience with Studio Designer or similar is a plus but not required.
• Must have professional demeanor both in verbal and written correspondence and have great positive energy to learn all aspects of the design business.
• Must have a reliable car and auto insurance.