Interior Design Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Paid time off
• Health insurance

SAWA IS LOOKING FOR PART TIME INTERIOR DESIGN ASSISTANT 

SAWA Design Studio LLC is a full-service design studio located in Sarasota, Florida devoted to providing innovative design solutions for residential, commercial and hospitality projects. The SAWA Design team takes a collective approach to exploring design concepts and developing creative solutions for our client’s environments. Our team is committed to working closely with the client on each project, from initial concept to final construction, to ensure that each project milestone is a definitive celebration of our client’s vision for their home, workspace, or brand identity. Our broad spectrum of industry specialties includes interior design, lighting design, architectural integration, styling, custom furniture, furniture procurement, and creative brand solutions.

Your Role
As we enter our first decade as a practice, we find ourselves moving into an exciting new creative phase with our studio aesthetic evolving as we have and the interiors dept of our studio growing rapidly. We are looking for design assistant to join our team who will be primarily responsible for the documentation of the project and coordination with the Principle. Candidates with Revit experience are preferred.

What You Will Do

• Work closely with Firm Principals and Lead Interior Designer on project design, material and finish selections, project documentation, and management.
• Prepare 3D concept perspectives, interior elevations, details, finish, and furniture plans/specifications.
• Assist with construction drawing sets, in coordination with the Lead Interior Designer and Project Manager.
• Review samples, strike-offs, etc. for compliance with specifications and overall design intent.
• Document meeting minutes for distribution to team members and clients.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, vendors, contractors and sub-contractors.
• Strong graphic and visualization skills.
• Keep the Office organized and answer phone 

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of INTERIOR DESIGN degree (or foreign equivalent) plus 2+ years of progressive experience 
• Computer skills required (2 years) : Revit, AutoCad, Illustrator, Photoshop, SketchUp. 3ds Max is a plus. 

Candidates who do not provide work samples AND do not meet the minimum qualifications will not be considered.

JOB TYPE : Part Time 

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

• A fulltime position
• An attractive salary package, appropriate to experience and skillset
• A strong commitment to supporting continuing professional development 
• A social and supportive studio culture 

BENEFITS:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Birthday Day off 

BENEFIT CONDITIONS:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

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Life at SAWA 
At SAWA, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design.
We encourage our employees to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, paid holidays and paid time off. We also offer annual bonus opportunities.
As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, SAWA offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.