# COUPAR: Interior Design Assistant > COUPAR · San Francisco, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-18 **Workplace:** hybrid ## Description Job Description: Design Assistant Design Assistant The Design Assistant role at COUPAR is a key role within our organization. As the design assistant, you will be working closely with the design team to implement the project design in collaboration with the Principal and Lead/Managing designers. This role assists in all aspects of the design process from maintaining FF&E, developing schedules, processing work orders, developing client presentations, working in AutoCAD and administrative responsibilities. Qualifications: ● 1 - 2 years of Interior Design internship or assistant level professional experience ● Positive attitude with eagerness to grow both professionally and personally ● A creative problem solver - Looks at problems as opportunities ● Highly productive and organized with thorough attention to detail ● Multitasking extraordinaire ● Dependable and punctual ● Effectively communicates with the team and vendors ● Ability to work both as a team & independently, taking direction with minimal supervision ● Strong administrative skills and a foundation in following processes and procedures ● Professional demeanor and sound judgment ● High EQ - Does not take things personally and is open to feedback ● Ability to be coached and learn alternate ways of approaching issues ● Degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture a plus ● Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator, and MS Office is a plus ● Proficient in any 3D rendering platforms and/or the ability to hand render is a plus ● Knowledge of Quickbooks Online, Studio Designer or Basecamp is a plus ● Having access to a vehicle is a plus Responsibilities: ● Manage tasks within 2-3 projects simultaneously with an eye for detail ● Maintain all project information in Basecamp with daily updates ● Assist with presentation preparation through the use of Powerpoint ● Gather detailed information and quotes for preparation of accurate design proposals ● Create and prepare proposals for client submission ● Assist Associate and Lead Designers with various design and administrative tasks related to all phases of high end interior design from initial planning through to project completion ● Review project plans and understand project scope, completion schedules and other related documents ● Develop AutoCAD plans, including but not limited to: floor plans, furniture plans, elevations, and reflected ceiling plans ● Maintain up to date knowledge of products and materials available on the market ● Maintain and develop vendor database and accounts ● Assist with sample return, sample pulls and materials library organization ● Assist Design Team with the following but not limited to: Studio Designer, Designer Link, Ivy, and Harvest time input and order tracking ● Organize and maintain client FF&E binders ● Interface with vendors via phone calls, emails, and shop visits to coordinate production and completion of orders ● Ability to resolve project problems and respond appropriately to vendor concerns with tact and efficiency ● Attendance or coordination of project site visit, vendor site measures, and furniture inspections ● Maintain excellent organization of project files, samples, and orders ● Track assigned tasks, appointments, and correspondence with detailed follow-through to reach completion ● Coordinate and assist with onsite project installations, which may include picking up and returning supplies, managing supply inventory lists, and creating and managing deinstallation punch list ● Proactively engage in the design process by managing up to Design Associate and Lead Designers ● Accurately and thoroughly document and manage time per company guidelines, inputting into Quickbooks and client softwares by the communicated deadlines Hourly Pay Range $25-28/hr ## Apply [Apply at COUPAR](https://apply.workable.com/coupar-consulting-1/j/8494341582/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)