July 8, 2026

Senior Design Assistant

Interior Design Royal Oak, Michigan

We are looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced Senior Interior Design Assistant / Design Coordinator to join our team. This is a key role for someone with 5+ years of experience in the interior design industry who is ready to take ownership, anticipate needs, and serve as the right hand to the Principal Designer. You understand that successful design projects require more than a great eye—they require constant communication, attention to detail, strong relationships, and the ability to keep clients, vendors, reps, and trades moving in the right direction. Supporting the Principal Designer in the day-to-day management of multiple interior design projectsManaging project details, timelines, priorities, and follow-upCommunicating professionally and confidently with clientsCoordinating with vendors, manufacturer reps, showrooms, contractors, and tradesFollowing up on orders, pricing, lead times, samples, and outstanding project itemsKeeping projects organized and identifying potential issues before they become problemsManaging and directing trades and project partners when neededMaintaining strong vendor and industry relationshipsResearching products, materials, vendors, and solutionsTaking detailed notes and ensuring action items are completedHelping manage the many moving parts of high-level residential design projectsAnticipating what needs to happen next rather than waiting to be askedSome Travel will be required 5+ years of professional interior design industry experienceStrong knowledge of the interior design process and project workflowExperience working with vendors, reps, contractors, and tradesExceptional organizational and follow-up skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong client communication skillsAbility to manage multiple projects and competing prioritiesResourceful and confident problem solverComfortable taking initiative and working independentlyHigh level of attention to detailProfessional, dependable, and accountableThis position is ideal for an experienced design professional who loves the details, thrives in a fast-moving environment, and wants to play an important role in helping a growing design firm successfully execute exceptional projects.

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