Part-Time Junior Interior Design Assistant

Part-Time Junior Interior Design Assistant

Our Firm is looking for a motivated, organized, and creative Junior Interior Design Assistant to support our growing hospitality design studio. This is an entry-level, part-time position ideal for a current interior design student, recent graduate, or someone looking to gain hands-on experience working on restaurants, bars, entertainment venues, and other commercial spaces.

This role combines design support, project coordination, FF&E sourcing, social media content, and administrative organization. You will work closely with our team throughout all phases of the design process, from early concepts and material selections to construction coordination, project installation, and documenting our work for social media.

Responsibilities

Assist with FF&E, finish, material, lighting, and furniture sourcing
Contact vendors for pricing, samples, lead times, and product information
Organize and maintain the studio’s material library
Update FF&E schedules, specifications, and budgets in Programa
Assist with SketchUp models, CAD design drawings, presentations, and plans
Help prepare client presentations and design packages
Attend client meetings and site visits as needed
Take detailed meeting notes and organize follow-up items
Keep client portal tasks, deadlines, and project updates organized
Assist with project management and contractor coordination
Track product orders, samples, quotes, and project documentation
Help maintain general design studio and project organization
Capture behind-the-scenes photos and videos during design work, site visits, installations, and completed projects
Assist with creating social media content, including Instagram posts, stories, reels, and project updates
Help organize project photos, videos, renderings, and other marketing content
Assist with writing basic captions and preparing content for posting
Support the team with administrative tasks as needed

Qualifications

Current interior design student, recent graduate, or entry-level designer
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Comfortable communicating with vendors, clients, and contractors
Ability to manage multiple tasks and follow through on deadlines
Positive, proactive, and willing to learn
Experience with SketchUp is preferred
AutoCAD or Layout experience is a plus
Familiarity with Canva, Adobe programs, Programa, or social media content creation is a plus
Comfortable taking photos and short-form videos for social media
Interest in hospitality and commercial interior design

Position Details

Part-time employee position
Approximately 10–15 hours per week
Minimum availability of 10 hours per week
Starting pay: $20 per hour
Combination of remote work and in-person work at our San Diego studio
Availability for occasional site visits, client meetings, and project installations
Students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Part-time employees will receive three paid vacation days per year, based on a normal five-hour workday.

The position also includes five hours of holiday pay for each of the following holidays:

New Year’s Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day

This provides a total of 30 paid holiday hours per year.

This is a great opportunity to gain real-world experience in a small, creative design studio while contributing to unique hospitality projects throughout California and across the country.

To Apply

Please submit your resume, portfolio and examples of relevant work, current availability, and a short introduction explaining why you are interested in the position. Applicants are also welcome to share examples of social media content, photography, or short-form videos they have created.

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Paid time off

Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Diego, CA 92106