What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Assistant position at Ash Staging?
Design Assistant
Reports to
Senior Designers
Collaborators
Staging Designers, Operations Team, Installation Managers, Purchasing Team, Warehouse Manager
Summary
The Design Assistant mainly provides support to a Senior Designer on the company's staging team, as well as ad-hoc support to the Design Director. This person is responsible for site surveying, buying, assisting with the design process, warehouse coordination, installation oversight and coordination.
Position Requirements
- Conduct site surveys to assess new projects and obtain measurements, photographic documentation, access information and instructions
- Maintain material and sample library, files, and overall office organization
- Manage schedule and arrange meetings, both internal and with clients
- Assist design team with all design related activities such as preparing for presentations and product research
- Liaise with and oversee on site work of vendors, contractors, including but not limited to window treatments, painting, and electrical work
- Shop online and in person for items to be used in the design of projects, as needed
- Collaborate with the design team and Senior Installation Managers to assist with the installation of projects
- Assist in the management of project timelines and suggest updates and / or changes in order to stay on schedule
- Use the company’s proprietary software for inventory and project management
- Travel to and from project sites, assist with installation styling and general moving as needed
Skills and Experience
Attributes
Compensation range : 21.00-$24.00 / hour
Salary : $21 - $24