Design Assistant

COUPAR

Design Assistant role at Coupar involving collaboration with design team on high-end interior design projects. Responsibilities include project information management, design proposal creation, and AutoCAD plans development.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Interior Design processes, including proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office for creating detailed design proposals and presentations. Maintains strong organizational skills and effective communication with clients and vendors throughout all project phases.

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Proficient In AutoCADDegree In Interior DesignExperience In Interior Design InternshipStrong Understanding Of Visual LayoutsKnowledge Of Studio Webware

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Hard Skills

AutoCADDesign Proposal PreparationClient Presentation DevelopmentProject Information ManagementFF&E OrganizationVendor Database ManagementDesign Process UnderstandingSample Return CoordinationOnsite Project Installation AssistanceDetailed Task Tracking

Soft Skills

Detail OrientedResourcefulSelf-StartingPositive AttitudeEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

BasecampMicrosoft OfficeAdobe SuiteStudio WebwareStudio Designer

Industry Keywords

Interior DesignHigh End Interior DesignClient CommunicationProject CompletionDesign Team Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain all project information in Basecamp with daily updates
Assist with product sourcing and presentation preparation
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
Develop and prepare client presentations through the use of Powerpoint
Develop AutoCAD plans, including but not limited to, floor plans, furniture plans, elevations, sections 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 and materials library organization
Assist Design Team with Studio WebWARE/Studio Designer input and tracking
Organize and maintain client FF&E binders
Communicate professionally and clearly with clients, reps, vendors and installers
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Interior Design
Minimum 1-2 years experience within an Interior Design internship or assistant level role
Resourceful
Self-starting
Detail oriented
Positive attitude with eagerness to grow both professionally and personally
Demonstrates an understanding of the overall design process
Highly productive and organized with thorough attention to detail
Multitasking extraordinaire
Dependable and punctual
Effectively communicates with the team and vendors
Ability to work efficiently, both as a team and independently
Ability to troubleshoot when faced with roadblocks
Professional demeanor and sound judgment
Proficient in AutoCAD
Strong understanding of visual layouts utilizing Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite
Knowledge of Studio Webware is a plus
Having access to a vehicle is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Being an associate at Coupar will give you access to work with the top 1% of the residential design firms in the Bay Area/Silicon Valley.
You will be exposed to the proven design process that has made Coupar the most successful and fastest growing design consulting and marketing firm in the industry.
Coupar employees have gone on to work with top designers and founded their own companies.
One year at Coupar can give you more connections and experience than three years in a traditional firm.
Coupar offers competitive pay and healthcare coverage, paid time off and holidays, an employee contribution 401K plan and a great work space in the San Francisco Design Center.