Interior Design Assistant
About The Position
Perlmutter-Freiwald, an established luxury residential interior design firm located in Franklin, Michigan, is seeking a talented and highly motivated Design Assistant to join our team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a recent interior design graduate—or an outstanding student entering their final year who is interested in an internship—to gain meaningful, hands-on experience in a professional luxury residential design environment. The Design Assistant will work closely with and directly support the Owner/Principal Designer of the firm, providing exposure to the creative, technical and organizational aspects of the design process. Because of the close working relationship and level of involvement, we are looking for someone special: an emerging design professional who demonstrates talent, maturity, initiative and the potential to grow into greater responsibility within the firm.
Requirements
- A recent graduate of an Interior Design or closely related program, or a student entering their final year.
- Interested in an internship opportunity.
- Creative with strong design instincts and an appreciation for high-quality residential interiors.
- Highly organized and exceptionally attentive to detail.
- Professional, polished and comfortable working closely with firm leadership.
- Resourceful and willing to take initiative.
- Curious, enthusiastic and eager to learn.
- Able to manage multiple assignments and changing priorities.
- A strong communicator with good interpersonal skills.
- Collaborative and comfortable working as part of a design team.
- Dependable, conscientious and committed to producing high-quality work.
- Comfortable receiving direction while increasingly taking ownership of responsibilities.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with interior design and presentation software is preferred.
- Experience with programs such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite or other design/visualization tools is beneficial.
Responsibilities
- Assist with sourcing furniture, lighting, fabrics, wallcoverings, accessories and other materials.
- Research products, finishes and design resources.
- Request and organize samples, finish materials and product information.
- Assist with preparation of client presentations, presentation materials and design boards.
- Support space planning, drawings and other design documentation as appropriate to experience level.
- Assist with maintaining project specifications, selections and other project information.
- Communicate and coordinate with vendors and manufacturer representatives.
- Assist with pricing, product information, lead times and availability.
- Maintain organization of the studios sample and resource materials.
- Assist with preparation for client meetings and project presentations.
- Provide general design, project and administrative support to the Principal Designer and design team.
- Participate in the day-to-day activities of a busy luxury residential design studio.
- Assist with other project-related responsibilities as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
