WRJ is looking for a passionate Design Assistant with a keen eye for detail and a strong interest in high-end residential design. This entry-level position is perfect for someone eager to grow their skills and gain valuable experience working on some of the most prestigious residential projects in the industry.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Actively engage in maintaining clear and consistent communication throughout all phases of design projects, ensuring smooth collaboration between team members and clients.
- Play a key role in scheduling and organizing client meetings, and proactively support Designers
- Create Agendas and Develop Meeting Minutes and distribute for client and team meetings, ensuring all relevant topics are covered and objectives are met.
- Collaborate with designers to accurately price all items contributing to the overall project vision and budget alignment.
- Actively monitor and update project budgets, providing insights and recommendations to ensure financial targets are met.
- Create and prepare compelling visual presentations for clients, showcasing design concepts and solutions effectively.
- Organize and schedule business trips and appointments, facilitating seamless execution of design projects.
- Accurately enter and manage design specifications, ensuring all project details are documented and accessible.
- Place and manage orders with vendors, ensuring timely procurement and delivery of high-quality design materials and furnishings.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous administrative experience in Interior Design or related Creative Field
- Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design
- Effective communication skills both written and verbal
- Enthusiastic, eager to learn, and a team player
- Strong organizational skills
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- AutoCAD, Revit and/or ArchiCAD
- InDesign
- Abode Creative Suites
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Studio Web
- Asana
COMPENSATION
This is a full-time, hourly position. Compensation commensurate with experience.
BENEFITS
- WRJ covers 75% of the employee’s medical insurance premium and 50% of the employee’s dental and vision premiums
- 401k and profit-sharing plan
- Paid holidays
- 10 days of PTO
- Paid holiday closure during the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
- Purchasing: After 1 year of employment, employees can purchase items at the Firm’s cost
- Eligible for an annual bonus based on company profitability and your commitment to our core values
CORE VALUES
WRJ is committed to our core values. We recruit team members who also committed to these values. Our core values are:
- Creating Beauty: We create visually compelling and stimulating design that inspires the soul. Quality, craftsmanship, harmony, natural materials and exceptional design, experience and service, are the DNA of who we are.
- Passion For Knowledge: We enthusiastically encourage everyone on the WRJ team to further their knowledge and understanding of their respective areas of expertise. We seek out sources and travel the world in search of inspiration. Our team proactively and creatively solves problems and draws upon their own experience for the mutual benefit to ourselves and our clients.
- Internal Compass: We are dedicated to individual initiative and creative thinking within a team framework that emphasizes professional respect and collaboration; always striving to go above and beyond to meet our goals.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To apply for the position, submit your resume and cover letter to this posting. No phone inquiries please.
WRJ is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, service member status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, or any other protected classification under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
This position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidates.
