Business of Home ยท 2 days ago
Associate Interior Designer
Newport Beach, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $100K/yrPure Salt Interiors is a full-service interior design studio and e-commerce shoppe based in Newport Beach, CA. The Associate Interior Designer partners closely with the Principal Designer and Project Manager to lead client projects from concept through completion, ensuring design quality and client satisfaction.
Digital MediaFurnitureHome DecorInterior Design
Responsibilities
Independently lead client projects through all phases of the design process in partnership with Lead and Principal Designers
Mentor and guide Associate Designers and Design Coordinators; Delegate tasks effectively and monitor progress to ensure team success; Identify opportunities to improve processes and project workflows
Prepare polished, compelling, and timely design decks; Confidently present concepts and rationale to clients; Anticipate client questions and provide clear explanations of design decisions; Collaborate with Lead and Principal Designers to elevate presentation quality
Create highly detailed, accurate, and client-ready SketchUp designs; Demonstrate efficiency and technical skill in design production; Troubleshoot and improve 3D design workflows; Train team members on SketchUp best practices as needed
Draft detailed, professional proposals using Houzz Pro; Ensure all client communications, invoices (excluding design hours), and project documentation are accurate and timely; Review proposals for quality and alignment with client expectations
Lead client calls and meetings with professionalism, confidence, and clarity; Proactively manage client expectations and project timelines; Communicate updates and recommendations effectively, presenting solutions to challenges; Build strong, trust-based client relationships
Independently manage material pulls for presentations and client selections; Anticipate client needs and present curated options; Educate clients on material choices, finishes, and functionality; Collaborate with Lead/Principal Designers to finalize selections
Ensure timely orders of materials and samples; Track purchases, coordinate with Finance and Logistics, and report project expenses; Close purchase orders efficiently
Qualification
Required
Creatively driven and technically skilled
Proactive designer ready to take the next step in your career
Detail-oriented and collaborative
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Passionate about supporting the Principal Designer and driving the success of client projects
Curiosity, initiative, and an eye for elevated, thoughtful design
Strong leadership and client-facing skills
Ability to mentor and guide junior team members
Experience managing materials, proposals, and presentations
Ability to prepare polished, compelling, and timely design decks
Confidence in presenting concepts and rationale to clients
Ability to anticipate client questions and provide clear explanations of design decisions
Experience creating highly detailed, accurate, and client-ready SketchUp designs
Demonstrated efficiency and technical skill in design production
Ability to troubleshoot and improve 3D design workflows
Experience drafting detailed, professional proposals using Houzz Pro
Ability to ensure all client communications, invoices, and project documentation are accurate and timely
Experience leading client calls and meetings with professionalism, confidence, and clarity
Ability to proactively manage client expectations and project timelines
Experience managing material pulls for presentations and client selections
Ability to educate clients on material choices, finishes, and functionality
Experience ensuring timely orders of materials and samples
Ability to track purchases, coordinate with Finance and Logistics, and report project expenses
Company
Business of Home
Business of Home is the daily media of record for the home industry and the voice of authority for interior design professionals.
Founded in 2009
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-03-22Acquired
2009-01-01Pre Seed
Leadership Team
Amy Keiser
Senior Client Partner
Julia Johnston
Founder and President
Recent News
Home Textiles Today
2025-10-04
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