Interior Design Assistant

About the Role

By Laura Herrera is seeking a detail-oriented, resourceful, and design driven Interior Design Assistant to collaborate on residential interior design projects. This role is ideal for someone with a strong design sensibility, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to translate creative concepts into well-developed drawings, details, and presentation materials.

Working closely with the team, the selected candidate will contribute to the development and coordination of projects from initial concepts through design development and implementation. We are looking for someone who can take direction, think critically, work independently, and help transform ideas into thoughtful, functional, and well-executed design solutions.

This is a part-time, contract-based opportunity, with work assigned according to project needs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the team on residential interior design projects, from concept development through design development and implementation.
• Translate design concepts, references, and preliminary ideas into detailed drawings, layouts, interior elevations, and design details.
• Assist with space planning, furniture layouts, material selections, and interior finish specifications.
• Develop and refine design presentations, mood boards, material palettes, and client-facing documents.
• Prepare and organize project documentation, drawings, schedules, and specifications.
• Research furniture, lighting, finishes, materials, and other design resources to support project development.
• Assist with project scheduling, task coordination, and the organization of design deliverables.
• Maintain organized digital project files and collaborate through Google Drive and related platforms.
• Communicate effectively with the team and contribute to a collaborative, detail-oriented design process.
• Support additional design-related tasks as needed throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience in interior design, interior architecture, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of residential interior design principles, space planning, materials, and detailing.
• Proficiency in Vectorworks and/or AutoCAD.
• Working knowledge of SketchUp.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace, including Google Drive and Google Docs.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to interpret design direction and translate concepts into clear, accurate, and well-presented deliverables.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with the team.
• Familiarity with residential design and construction workflows in the Miami market.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluency in English required; Spanish proficiency strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with high-end residential interior design projects.
• Familiarity with material sourcing, vendor coordination, and construction documentation.
• Experience coordinating with contractors, trades, suppliers, and other project stakeholders.
• Experience with 3D modeling and rendering software is a plus.

Position Details

• Location: Miami, Florida // Remote
• Employment arrangement: Part-time, contract-based, with project assignments determined by business needs.
• Schedule: Approximately 25 hours per week when workload permits, with flexibility depending on project requirements.
• Compensation: Based on experience, qualifications, and the scope of each engagement.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, has a thoughtful eye for design, and values the details that bring a project together. The ideal candidate will be a proactive and dependable collaborator who is excited to contribute to a growing design practice and help bring distinctive residential spaces to life.

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 25.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Experience:

• Interior design: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: Remote