Design Coordinator Jobs

YOU ARE // Creatively curious, technically savvy, and eager to take on a challenging opportunity. You have great time management skills, think proactively, and raise your hand often to help and expand your role. You are someone who is detail-oriented and thrives in a fast-paced environment and feels aligned with the Pure Salt aesthetic.

WE ARE // Pure Salt Interiors is a full-service interior design studio and e-commerce shoppe based in Newport Beach, CA. We create inspired spaces, products, and experiences that encourage people to live deeply in each moment through fresh, functional, family-friendly design. We first opened our doors in 2016, but have since evolved into a national lifestyle brand.

PURPOSE // The Design Coordinator role is an entry-level position for someone who is passionate about interior design. This position acts as the right hand to the Associate and Lead Designers and works closely with the Founders/Principal Designers. This position will assist and support the design team with all the tasks necessary to achieve the goals of the team.

OUTLINE // The Design Coordinator role is a full-time, non-exempt position. This position’s primary location will be Pure Salt Design Studio (Newport Beach, CA), will report directly to a Lead Designer. The compensation range for this position is $18-20/hour.

DUTIES + RESPONSIBILITIES //

• Administrative Tasks // Follows company policy and procedure, submits time off requests within notice requirements, maintains accurate timekeeping records, communicates regularly with management and follows up through appropriate channels, keeps an organized workspace, and represents the Pure Salt brand each day.
• Proposals // Assists with all proposal drafts through proposal software.
• Purchasing // Will assist in purchasing and procurement requests for design projects, and manage order tracking.
• Sketchup // Demonstrates knowledge, growth, and opportunities while assisting with Sketchup edits
• Vendor quotes // Coordinates and obtains accurate vendor quotes.
• Design Concierge // Will take on design concierge appointments, as assigned, to support in-studio appointments and ad-hoc inquiries.
• Creativity // Provides a fresh perspective, challenges design choices in a professional way and shows constant curiosity to learn and grow.
• Training and knowledge are shared as opportunities arise.
• Support // Assists Lead and Associate Designers with all assigned design projects, including all listed under the designer’s responsibilities
• Other duties as assigned, and subject to change with business needs.

COMPETENCIES //

• Partnership // Develops and maintains partnerships needed for his/her work. Establishes and nurtures positive relations with partners and stakeholders.
• Decision Making // Consults with supervisor/manager and fully complies with the Company’s policies and SOP’s.
• Leadership // Displays appropriate behavior and contributes to creating a positive team spirit.
• Flexibility // Demonstrates openness to new situations. Contributes with ideas and innovative approaches to enhance work processes and procedures.
• Client Orientation // Establishes effective relationships with clients to understand and meet or exceed their needs. Finds ways to ensure client satisfaction.
• Technical // Acquires and applies new skills to remain current in their area of expertise. Reliably applies knowledge of basic technical/scientific methods and concepts.
• Learning // Actively seeks opportunities to learn by formal and informal means; learns from others, adopting and sharing best practices.

REQUIRED SKILLS //

• Curious, self-motivated, team player with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Open to feedback, and the ability to apply notes for improvement.
• Creative and critical thinker
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Must have the ability to multitask.
• Able to effectively use common office equipment.
• Knowledge of GSuite Software Products, Slack, Ivy, etc.

EDUCATION + EXPERIENCE //

• 1+ years experience in a Customer Service or Client facing position, and in a comparable industry or product base.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree, preferred
• Interior Design certification, preferred

PERKS + BENEFITS //

• Generous 401(k) company match
• Competitive Base Rate
• Full Health Benefits packages, with low employee premiums
• Parental Leave Plan
• Paid Time Off Plan
• Employee Discounts on proprietary and third-party collections, and more!

***Interested candidates should send their current resume and portfolio to [email protected] for further consideration***