Job Opening: Design Assistant (Part-Time — Potential Full-Time)

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Aug 16
2 min read

Location: San Francisco (In office + WFH home days with approval; on-site project visits across the Bay Area) Start: September Compensation: Commensurate with experience + eligible for full-time conversion.

About Us

Rose Design is a San Francisco–based interior design studio creating artful, livable spaces for residential and commercial clients. We value curiosity, craftsmanship, and clear communication—and we move fast to deliver thoughtful, beautiful results.

The Role

We’re hiring a part-time, Design Assistant with a path to full-time employment. You’ll support design development and project execution from concept through install, working directly with the Principal Designer.

What you’ll do

Draft floor plans, elevations, and presentation boards (AutoCAD/SketchUp + Adobe CC).
Source FF&E, request/track samples, and maintain the materials library.
Build/spec schedules (furniture, lighting, finishes) and update pricing & lead times.
Coordinate with vendors: quotes, POs, order tracking, deliveries, and damages/returns.
Prepare client-ready decks and meeting materials; capture notes and action items.
Support site work: measurements, surveys, punch lists, and installation days.
Keep projects organized in Asana/Google Drive/Harvest/Programa/Dropbox; log time and support invoicing workflows.
Assist with the management of our office and studio.

Who You Are

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a creative, fast-paced design studio.

Problem solver – resourceful, creative, and proactive when challenges arise.
Self-starter – able to take initiative and keep momentum without handholding.
Detail-oriented – precise with drawings, specifications, and communication.
Passionate about art and design – genuinely inspired by materials, spaces, and the craft.
Growth-minded – eager to learn, expand skills, and push your design development.
Hospitality & service-oriented – understands that design is as much about the client experience as the finished space.
Energy giver & team player – positive, collaborative, and uplifting.

You are

Recent design school graduate or 1–3+ years experience in interior design, architecture, or a related studio/firm.
Proficient in AutoCAD and/or SketchUp, Adobe InDesign/Photoshop, Google Workspace.
Strong eye for materials, proportion, and detailing; excellent written communication.
Organized, solution-oriented, and comfortable juggling multiple deadlines.
Able to lift/move samples and assist during installs (up to ~25–30 lbs).
Bonus: FF&E procurement experience, commercial office project exposure.

Contract-to-Hire

This role starts as a part-time position with the intent to convert to full-time based on performance and studio needs. We’ll align on a clear review timeline and milestones at onboarding.