Interior Design Assistant Job at Candice Prather Interiors, Bethesda, MD

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  • Candice Prather Interiors
  • Bethesda, MD

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

 

Position Title: Design Assistant (Contract)
Location: DMV Area (Hybrid – Remote + On-Site)
Compensation: $25/hour | Part-Time, Up to 30 Hours/Week
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We’re seeking a highly organized, creative, and dependable Design Assistant to join our interior design studio on a contract basis. This part-time role offers the opportunity to work closely with a Principal Designer on high-end residential projects throughout the DMV area. The ideal candidate is a resourceful self-starter who thrives in both the creative and logistical sides of the design process.

This is a hybrid role involving a mix of remote work, local travel, and on-site support. Candidates must be local to the area and comfortable managing both design and administrative tasks with professionalism and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Creative Support

  • Source furniture, fixtures, materials, fabrics, and accessories

  • Assist in preparing mood boards, presentations, and design packages

  • Help draft and revise floor plans, space plans, and elevations

  • Maintain and organize the material library

  • Conduct design-related research and product comparisons

Project Coordination

  • Schedule vendor appointments, site visits, and installations

  • Communicate with vendors and trades to confirm specifications, availability, and timelines

  • Track orders, lead times, and delivery status

  • Assist in updating project timelines and documentation

Administrative & Logistical Tasks

  • Manage the principal designer’s project calendar and appointment scheduling

  • Run errands as needed: pick up samples, process returns, deliver items to job sites

  • Maintain records for receipts, purchase tracking, and client budgets

  • Prepare for install days and coordinate delivery logistics

Install & On-Site Support

  • Assist during installations and styling days

  • Help ensure items are placed correctly and styled per the design plan

  • Support photoshoot prep and on-site troubleshooting

Qualifications

  • 1–2 years of experience in an interior design, architecture, or styling role (or strong internship experience)

  • Proficiency in design software preferred (SketchUp, AutoCAD, or similar)

  • Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to take initiative

  • Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license

  • Ability to lift/move light furnishings and be on your feet during installations

Compensation & Perks

  • Independent Contractor position at $25/hour

  • Part-time , up to 30 hours per week

  • Mileage reimbursement for all work-related travel

  • Flexible hours with some remote flexibility

  • Access to trade discounts on furnishings and design resources

To Apply

Please send your resume, a brief introduction, and any relevant portfolio or design work.

We look forward to hearing from you and potentially welcoming you to the team!

Job Tags

Contract work, Part time, For contractors, Internship, Local area, Immediate start, Remote job, Flexible hours,

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