Purchasing Agent/Office Assistant

Dan Rak Design is a luxury interior design firm with offices in Chicago, Illinois and Naples, Florida. We are a quickly growing firm focused largely on luxury residential clients. While the majority of our projects are located in Chicagoland and Southwest Florida, we're also regularly working on projects throughout the country.

As a firm, we’re focused on doing excellent work for our clients from both a creative and logistical perspective. We love what we do and work hard to achieve great results for our clients. We’re also focused on creating a supportive, mutually respectful, and fun working environment for our team. As an up-and-coming firm with many exciting things on the horizon, we offer a lot of opportunity for growth. 

As a firm, we recognize the importance of work-life balance and have implemented a four-day work week where Fridays are off to allow for family, rest, and other personal pursuits.

We look for the following qualities in all of our team-members:

• A positive, team-oriented person with a strong sense of self-confidence and awareness, along with the ability to think critically and take the initiative to get the job done;
• An effective communicator (both in writing and in person);
• A service-oriented mindset and focus on providing excellent client service;
• A respectful attitude toward others, including co-workers, clients, vendors, and other contractors;
• The ability to prioritize and balance competing demands. 

What you can expect to find here:

• A high-performing, focused environment in a stylish office just outside the Loop;
• A busy, fast-paced office where you'll be asked to manage competing demands and contribute to the team in a meaningful way. Working under the supervision of our senior designers and design director, you may be asked to prepare CAD drawings, presentation slides, proposals, to run errands, pull material samples or assist with on-site installations. No two days will be the same. This is an opportunity to gain experience at the top levels of residential interior design from the ground up. 
• An opportunity to learn new skills and to gain experience and growth within the firm and industry.

Key Responsibilities:

Purchasing & Vendor Coordination:

• Manage the procurement process for furnishings, fixtures, and materials.
• Place and track orders, ensuring timely delivery and accuracy.
• Communicate with vendors and suppliers to confirm availability, pricing, and lead times.
• Address and resolve any order discrepancies or damages.
• Maintain detailed purchase records and project budgets.

Office & Administrative Support:

• Assist with general office operations, including scheduling, correspondence, and file management.
• Support the design team with project-related administrative tasks.
• Take primary responsibility for the overall condition of the office facilities including managing supply orders, watering plants, coordinating maintenance visits and other tasks that may be required to keep the office in tip top shape and ready for clients at all times. 

Qualifications:

• 1 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or administrative support (experience in the interior design industry is a plus).
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software (Studio Designer experience is a plus).
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a dynamic team.

Why Join Us?

• Work with a talented and passionate design team.
• Gain hands-on experience in the luxury interior design industry.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Salary And Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience;
• Two weeks paid vacation;
• Medical and dental benefits; 
• Four-day work week, with Fridays off

 How to Apply:
If you’re excited to be part of a creative and fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter.