Interior Design Assistant

Company Description:

Alden Minor Interior Design is a boutique interior design studio based in Palos Verdes, CA, specializing in thoughtful, tailored residential spaces. The studio focuses on creating functional, aesthetically cohesive environments that reflect each client’s lifestyle and vision. Projects range from room refreshes to full-service renovations, with an emphasis on quality materials, curated furnishings, and detailed space planning. Team members collaborate closely with clients, vendors, and contractors to deliver designs that balance creativity, practicality, and budget considerations.

Role Description:

The Interior Design Assistant is a part-time, hybrid role based in Palos Verdes, CA, supporting the lead designer across all phases of projects. Day-to-day responsibilities include assisting with space planning in CAD, preparing and revising floor plans, sourcing and organizing furniture, finishes, and materials, and maintaining project files and documentation. The role involves communicating with clients, vendors, and contractors to coordinate samples, deliveries, and appointments, as well as helping prepare presentations, mood boards, and specification sheets. The Interior Design Assistant may also visit job sites to document existing conditions, take measurements, support installations, and ensure that design details are implemented accurately.

Qualifications:

Candidates should possess skills in Interior Design and Space Planning for creating functional, cohesive layouts.Candidates should possess skills in developing and interpreting Floor Plans, including basic drafting and drawing capabilities.Candidates should possess skills related to Furniture selection, sourcing, and coordination with overall design schemes.Candidates should possess strong Communication skills for collaborating with clients, team members, and external partners.Relevant qualifications include proficiency in design software (e.g., AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, or similar), familiarity with material and finish specifications, and strong organizational and time-management abilities.A degree or coursework in Interior Design or a related field, and prior internship or assistant experience in a design studio or similar environment, are preferred.

Non-Negotiable Requirements:

Proficient in AutoCADMust live in the the South Bay or be willing to commute (from a reasonable distance) to Palos VerdesMust have personal Mac computer and familiarity with Keynote, Numbers and Pages

Please include your portfolio and/or any relevant design work with your application.

Looking forward to hearing from you!!