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Interior Design Assistant / Interior Architecture Assistant

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$50K/yr - $100K/yr

1+ years exp

Summer Thornton Design is an internationally renowned interior design studio creating lively and colorful interiors. They are seeking an Interior Design Assistant to assist designers in overseeing large-scale design projects and collaborating with various project partners.

Digital MediaFurnitureHome DecorInterior Design

Responsibilities

Assist Designers in overseeing large-scale, long-term design projects from concept through installation for high-end residential and boutique hospitality projects

Assist in the drawing & development of comprehensive design plans & construction drawing sets including sourcing, floorplans, elevations, etc

Collaborate with outside consultants and project partners including Architects, General Contractors, Craftsmen, & more

Maintain strong relationships and communication with Designers, Senior Designers and outside vendors

Prepare proposals for product & labor

Prepare materials & organize presentations before client meetings

Design custom furniture, cabinetry, textiles and more to achieve the design vision

Create finish schedules and coordinate construction with architects/builders

Contact vendors for pricing & samples

Organize materials for client presentations

Assist with project installations

Assist with photo shoots

Capture photos for social media and internal documentation

Office tidying & organization as well as resource library maintenance/organization

Pick-up and return unused product & samples as required

May require up to 20% travel out-of-state

Seamlessly transition orders and contractor-management to Project Management group at firm

Qualification

2D AutoCADPhotoshopInterior design experienceMulti-taskingProblem-solvingStudio WebwareTeamworkProactive self-starterAttention to detailOrganizational skills

Required

Minimum 1 year (ideally 2-4 years) professional experience in a related field – interior design, architecture, product/furniture design, textile design, hospitality design, etc

Bachelors degree (or Masters)

Ability to problem-solve, try new things, and seek solutions with limited supervisor direction

Strong multi-tasking skills and ability to manage multiple projects with varying timelines and deliverables at once

Teamwork & collaboration-minded

Proactive self-starter – shows both initiative and detailed follow-through/completion

Strong attention to detail & strong organizational skills

Must be talented, hard working, & nice

Positive and fun, team player, utmost integrity, honesty, & no-drama/ego attitude a necessity