Design Asistant

A high-end residential interior design studio based in Lower Westchester County is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Design Assistant to join our practice. The Design Assistant will work closely with the Founder throughout all phases of the design process, providing creative, technical, and project support across sourcing, presentations, drawings, FF&E documentation, vendor coordination, procurement, site visits, and installations. We are looking for someone who is proactive, accountable, organized, and detail-oriented. The right person takes ownership of their work, communicates when clarification is needed, and cares deeply about accuracy and beautifully executed work. Responsibilities include: *Source furniture, lighting, accessories, materials, finishes, and furnishings based on creative direction. *Research products based on design intent, budget, dimensions, lead times, and project requirements. *Request and organize vendor pricing, samples, CFAs, finishes, and product information. *Create tear sheets, FF&E schedules, renderings, and client presentations. *Produce and update CAD floor plans, elevations, details, and millwork drawings. *Maintain accurate schedules, specifications, and project documentation. *Assist with purchase orders and verify product specifications. *Communicate with vendors regarding pricing, availability, specifications, samples, and lead times. *Assist with order tracking, deliveries, installations, damages, claims, returns, and exchanges. *Attend site visits, project meetings, installations, and photoshoots as needed. *Maintain organized project files, samples, materials, and vendor resources. *Assist with trade accounts, meeting notes, marketing and social media content, including capturing project photos/video as needed. *Maintain accurate time records and complete assigned work within established deadlines. *Work independently while communicating effectively with the design team.