The Company
Claire Zinnecker Design is an award winning boutique interior design group based in Austin, TX. Claire is a firm believer that every space tells a story.
The Role
Claire Zinnecker Design is seeking a part-time Interior Design Assistant with experience in residential and commercial projects to join our Austin, Texas team! In this role, you will partner closely with the Creative Director, Lead Designer and Junior designer to contribute to ongoing projects. This role requires a go getter with a positive attitude that loves to work hard and go above and beyond for the team and our clients. The ideal candidate is a quick learning, creative, resourceful and self-motivated person, who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and has a desire to grow as a key member of a small, collaborative team.
Your Responsibilities:
- Errands for the designers and clients including visits to showrooms, shops and job sites.
- General research and sourcing.
- Contribute to the design process including, presentation development (graphic, visual and technical), visual research, design development, and FF&E sourcing and specification, while adhering to fast-paced project timelines.
- Support projects from concept and schematic design through installation including sample ordering/tracking, organizing client meeting notes, photo documentation, meeting preparation, and vendor/trade account management.
- Create moodboards in Canva and Design Files.
- Understanding of architectural plans and drawings.
- Work directly with clients and collaborate with architects, contractors, sub-contractors, fabricators, artisans, vendors, and developers throughout all phases of the design process, proactively anticipating and addressing project needs.
- Obtain quotes, pricing and lead time from vendors to develop and manage client proposals, schedules and estimated budgets.
- Oversee administrative operations for the business including project samples and the company’s sample library and management of payment processing, furniture schedules and order tracking and delivery.
- Research new products and materials and keep the materials library organized.
- Type up and organize meeting notes, project status, deliverables, etc. and maintain organized client binders.
Your Experience + Requirements:
- Flexible hours for a part-time position
- Degree in interior design, design school or equivalent experience
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Proficiency in Canva
- Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook- must be prompt and utilize strong communication skills when responding to emails
- Proficient at navigating showrooms, obtaining pricing, reserves, also must have knowledge of other trade resources and vendors
- Excellent attention to detail and highly organized
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills with an ability to adapt to the daily needs of the design team
- Must have valid driver’s license and insurance with reliable vehicle
- Have a positive, friendly, professional attitude and a good sense of humor
- Able to hit the ground running and work some evenings and weekends as needed
Salary:
Commensurate upon experience
- Your resumé
- Cover Letter
- Portfolio of your work