What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interior Design Assistant position at Jones-Keena & Co.?
Jones-Keena & Co., an award-winning, luxury interior design firm in Troy, Michigan, is seeking a Design Assistant to join our team. Our ideal candidate is detail oriented, creative, and self-motivated with the ability to take initiative. The candidate should have relevant experience in high-end residential interior design. The candidate must be able to work in a group setting with a flexible attitude and the ability to prioritize workload, multiple tasks, and deadlines. Professionalism and excellent communication skills are essential.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist lead designers with schematics, design development, building documents and order administration / billing for specific projects
- Manage projects ranging from renovations to new construction, residential and commercial
- Create specifications, proposals, purchase orders and invoices through Design Manager
- Take detailed Produce FF&E schedules for builders and contractors notes in client meetings
- Work with Design Manager
- Work with interior design vendors, resources and trades to coordinate estimates
- Communicate with client and often be liaison between client / contractor
- Place orders as needed for materials, furniture, etc.
- Invoice clients as required by company policy
- Run project related errands and picking up samples
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in interior design is required
Past interior design internship or employment is a must
Ability to interact with discerning clientele
Proficiency in Design Manager is a plus
Detail-orientated is a must
Organized, professional appearance
Excellent time management Skills