Interior Design Assistant

Lindsay Gerber Interiors is an award winning, luxury residential interior design firm in San Francisco looking for a Design Assistant to join our growing team. 

The ideal candidate will have top-tier design firm experience focusing on high end residential interior design. We are a small and nimble team, so the ability to work under pressure and prioritize and manage a number of concurrent tasks is critical. This position requires exceptional communication, organizational and problem solving skills as well as a passion for design excellence. Most importantly, kindness is key and being a team player is a must!

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Design Assistant will work closely with the Principal, Project Manager and design team to assist with various administrative tasks and learn the fundamentals of high end interior design, from initial project planning through to final installation. You will be assisting in general office and design duties, drafting, sourcing, coordinating, filing library and images. This role is primarily in-office in San Francisco (not a remote position).

• Research and source various materials and furniture 
• Create and organize our sample library, project binders, files and other internal materials
• Assist in drafting sample boards, floor plans, furniture plans, elevations and construction docs in AutoCAD
• Assist project manager in generating scopes of work, creating and managing FF&E schedules and budgets. Update design schedules for active projects
• Help with the creation and refinement of client presentations
• Correspond and coordinate with vendors and showrooms on active projects and proposals
• Provide status updates of project conditions and progress
• Oversee office management duties to keep teams organized and informed
• Coordinate pickups and drop-offs at the Design Center
• Provide general support to the team including running errands outside the office as needed
• Help team source materials including stone, tile, flooring, furniture, lighting, hardware, etc.
• Schedule trades / vendors for installations 
• Assisting with installs, photo shoots, styling and accessory shopping

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture
• 1+ years of experience within an Interior Design internship or assistant level role
• Located in close proximity to San Francisco. This role requires frequent travel to various locations; candidates must own or have access to a reliable car.
• Excellent and articulate communication, organization and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Experience with Studio Designer, Adobe Creative Cloud and Office 365 including Excel and PowerPoint (or Google Sheets and Slides)
• Proven organizational abilities and attention to detail with the ability to work on multiple projects concurrently
• Comfort working closely with a wide variety of vendors including showrooms, workrooms, subcontractors and partner teams on job sites
• Ability to interact at all levels of the company and with external parties in a professional manner maintaining effective communication, both written and verbal
• Routinely lift and move materials weighing up to 40 pounds

To apply: Please submit your resume, portfolio and any other relevant details to [email protected]

ABOUT LGI

Lindsay Gerber Interiors is an award winning interior design firm focused on the luxury residential market. Our designs are timeless yet modern and revolve around identifying the delicate balance between beauty and function. 

We’re seeking candidates who are looking to constantly grow their talents, push unique and beautiful designs forward and embrace our evolving brand. The studio culture is one of camaraderie, teamwork and the feeling of pride for the excellent projects we create.

This is a permanent, full time position. We provide a competitive salary, healthcare coverage and paid time off. 

Lindsay Gerber Interiors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, ethnic background, religion, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin or disabilities.

www.lindsaygerberinteriors.com

Lindsay Gerber Interiors