Design Assistant

Design Assistant – Sales & Design

Plants Are History

Pay: $18–$28 per hour, depending on experience
Hours: 24–40 hours per week, depending on workload

About Plants Are History

Plants Are History is a botanical design studio focused on curating distinctive spaces through thoughtful design, exceptional service, and one-of-a-kind botanical specimens. We collaborate with interior designers and clients to source and integrate bespoke botanical elements that bring depth, character, and intention to interior spaces.

About the Role

We are seeking a service-oriented, design-minded Design Assistant with a background in interior design and a strong understanding of sales and business development. This role combines client service, relationship management, and design support, with an emphasis on building industry relationships, developing new business, and moving sales opportunities forward.

The ideal candidate has existing rapport within the interior design industry, excellent communication skills, and the initiative to turn relationships and conversations into measurable results. We are looking for someone who understands that great service builds trust, strong relationships create opportunities, and consistent follow-through drives sales.

Key Responsibilities

Client Service & Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with interior designers, design firms, and existing and prospective clients.
• Provide thoughtful, responsive, and professional service throughout the sales and design process.
• Represent Plants Are History with confidence and professionalism at client meetings, design appointments, and industry events.
• Develop an understanding of client needs and identify opportunities to provide tailored botanical design solutions.

Sales & Business Development

• Support the sales process from initial outreach and relationship building through follow-up, proposals, and closing opportunities.
• Leverage existing industry relationships to generate leads and develop new business.
• Proactively follow up with clients and design partners to maintain momentum and convert opportunities into sales.
• Track leads, communications, and next steps to ensure opportunities are consistently advanced.
• Identify actionable ways to strengthen relationships, increase engagement, and grow revenue.
• Take ownership of priorities and follow through on action items that move the business forward.

Design & Project Support

• Assist in curating spaces with botanical, bespoke, one-of-a-kind specimens that complement the client’s vision and the interior environment.
• Support botanical selections, design concepts, proposals, presentations, and project coordination.
• Communicate the value of thoughtfully selected botanical elements to design professionals and clients.
• Stay informed about interior design trends, materials, aesthetics, and the needs of the design community.

Communication & Organization

• Maintain clear, timely, and professional communication with clients, vendors, and industry partners.
• Manage follow-ups, timelines, and administrative details related to sales and design projects.
• Prioritize tasks, anticipate next steps, and work independently without constant direction.
• Collaborate with the studio team to ensure a seamless client experience and consistent progress toward business goals.

Qualifications

Required

• Experience working in the interior design industry.
• Established professional relationships and rapport within the interior design community.
• An associate degree in interior design or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A strong understanding of sales fundamentals, client relationship management, and the sales process.
• Demonstrated ability to follow through, manage multiple priorities, and turn opportunities into actionable next steps.
• A proactive, organized, self-directed approach to work.
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed for client meetings, design appointments, industry events, networking, and project-related activities.

Preferred

• Experience in design sales, business development, or other client-facing roles.
• An established network of interior designers, architects, design firms, or related industry professionals.
• Familiarity with proposals, lead tracking, and sales follow-up systems.
• Experience serving premium residential or co…