Assistant Designer Jobs

Clear Interiors is in search of an Assistant Designer to join our team! This opportunity is located in the heart of Santa Barbara, within a vibrant and collaborative office. Profound technical proficiency coupled with a natural inclination towards teamwork and cooperation are the cornerstones of success in this role.
You will contribute to the design process, from concept development to project completion, while gaining valuable experience in the field of interior design. Entry-level candidates and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
Salary: $22.00-$28.00 Per Hour DOE
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Senior Designer to develop concepts that align with client preferences and project goals.
Generate 2D and 3D visualizations, including floor plans, elevations, renderings and mood boards to effectively communicate design intent to clients and team members.
Support project management tasks such as site visits, progress tracking and coordination to ensure projects are executed smoothly and on schedule.
Assist in creating and managing project documentation, including specifications, material boards and procurement lists.
Collaborate with external vendors, contractors and suppliers to source furniture, fixtures and materials that align with client expectations and budget.
Target Chargeable Rate
90%
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Strong technical skills in AutoCAD or Vectorworks, Microsoft Suite and SketchUp.
Experience With StudioDesigner Preferred.
Excellent visual and verbal communication skills to effectively present ideas and collaborate with team members and clients.
Creative thinking and a keen eye for detail, with the ability to translate concepts into innovative design solutions.
A collaborative and adaptable mindset, capable of working effectively in a team-based environment.
A portfolio showcasing design projects, including sketches, renderings and completed work where available.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Highschool diploma or GED
Travel Time Required
10% (this is an estimated amount)
Benefits
Insurance (Medical, Dental, Life)
401(k)
Paid time off and sick pay
Mileage, tool, cell phone reimbursement
Referral program
Competitive pay with yearly reviews
Opportunity for Growth
Tuition Reimbursement
Core Values
Must be able to exhibit and continuously demonstrate our Company's core values in any situation.
Passionate - Care for our clients, our work, and our company.
Brilliant - Be bright, be positive, be exceptional.
Precise - Absolutely no detail is too small or unimportant.
Persistent - The greater the pressure, the brighter the diamond.
Physical
The typical working conditions, equipment used, and essential physical tasks described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform this job's essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Typical Working Conditions
Work performed in a combination of an office and rare field environment. While performing normal duties, the employee will be in an office environment. During rare site visits, the employee may be exposed to a working construction site with moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Equipment
Standard: normal office equipment, including computers, phone, and printers.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, bend, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, drive, talk and listen. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.