Interior Design Assistant - Schondorf Enterprises, Inc.

Brief Company Overview:

SEI is a design-build firm creating luxury custom residences across Greater Los Angeles. Architecture, interior design, and construction are integrated under one roof, allowing a tightly held team to shepherd every project from concept through completion. We work on some of the most ambitious homes being built on the Westside.

Role Summary:

The Interior Design Assistant supports the Interior Design Director across the full arc of our residential projects — from concept development through procurement, installation, and closeout. This role blends design production, procurement coordination, and hands-on field support, with occasional collaboration with the CEO on the construction and materials side.

Daily Responsibilities:

• CAD support, presentation development, and mood board assembly
• Sample pickup, library organization, and material research
• Purchase order creation, order tracking, and vendor follow-up
• Selection tracking, receiving and inspection, and install-day support
• Coordination with vendors, install-side trades, and jobsite teams

Qualifications:

• Bilingual English / Korean (strongly preferred)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and SketchUp; Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop); working knowledge of Excel / Google Sheets
• Interior Design coursework, degree, or equivalent experience (advanced students welcome)
• Organized and thorough, with strong attention to detail and consistent follow-through
• Curious about the products, materials, and methods behind luxury residential work
• Reliable personal vehicle, valid CA driver's license, and legal authorization to work in the US

Application Materials:

• Resume
• Portfolio (any format — CAD samples and presentation work encouraged)
• Brief response to: What would excite you the most about a career position here

Compensation: $23–$25/hour DOE · Full-time, 4 days/week · Remote with regular LA-area travel