We are seeking a part-time Interior Designer / Junior Designer to work in person in our Newport Coast office, with occasional travel to Montecito, Ojai, and surrounding areas. You’ll work closely with the principal designer on high-end residential projects. This is not a training role, you must have solid experience and be able to jump in right away.
Some of our work can be seen at cherbeall.com.
Schedule
- In person: Tuesday–Thursday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Approx. 24 hours per week
- Occasional travel for site visits and installations (Montecito / Ojai / nearby areas)
Responsibilities
- Assist with interior space planning, elevations, and design development
- Produce drawings in CAD and 3D models in SketchUp
- Source furniture, finishes, lighting, and prepare client presentations
- Help manage project timelines, budgets, and installations
- Process and track orders using Excel (POs, lead times, deliveries)
- Communicate with vendors, showrooms, trades, and occasionally clients
- Support marketing content for Instagram and other platforms
- Maintain organized digital files and physical project binders
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in an interior design firm (required)
- Strong skills in SketchUp (required)
- Strong skills in CAD (required)
- Strong space planning and drafting ability
- Able to take direction from the principal designer and then work independently
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable juggling multiple projects
- Professional communication skills and polished presentation
- Must have reliable transportation for commuting and site visits
Job Details
- Job Type: Part-time, in-person
- Schedule: Tues–Thurs, 9 am–5 pm
- Expected Hours: ~24 per week
- Pay: From $35.00 per hour, depending on experience
- Location: Newport Coast, CA (office-based) with some travel to Montecito / Ojai
To Apply
Please submit:
- Resume
- Portfolio (PDF or link) showing relevant interior design work
- 2–3 professional references
- A brief note about your SketchUp/CAD experience and your availability
Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
