Interior Design Admin Assistant

Come work at CHIC Interiors to gain experience in the design world. We are a interior design firm curating timeless, layered spaces for clients who value quality, craftsmanship, and intentional design. We’re a small but mighty team looking for someone who shares our commitment to excellence, organization, and beautiful work.

We offer a fun and fast paced design environment. We have two studio locations in arroyo grande and old town Orcutt. You will be expected to work at both locations. We’re seeking a highly organized, tech savvy, and detail obsessed individual to support our lead designer and manage the day to day operations of our studio and showroom.

This is not a passive role. You’ll be the backbone of our daily workflow while keeping projects on track, clients informed, and our studio running seamlessly.

Details about the job:

• Assist with all phases of the design process, from client intake to project closeout
• Manage designer’s calendar, emails, and daily priorities
• Prepare and organize client files, presentations, and project binders
• Communicate with clients, vendors, and trades on behalf of the designer
• Relay updates, questions, and feedback back to the designer promptly
• Maintain showroom organization and visual standards
• Manage product inventory, receiving, and order tracking
• Coordinate with vendors for sample pulls, deliveries, and returns
• Ensure all product information is accurate and up to date
• Manage website updates, email correspondence, and digital communications
• Adapt quickly to new systems, software, and workflows

The basic daily responsibilities include greeting clients, operating the register, answering phone calls, keeping show room presentable and ready for clients.

Must be able to follow instructions, learn pricing formulas quickly, and adapt to the fast paced environment.

Be able to lift at least 50 pounds as we have merchandise arriving weekly that needs to be unboxed, priced, tagged, put into inventory

Must be available to work Saturdays. Check our store hours for typically schedule.

Must have reliable transportation to commute to both locations.

Must have extensive knowledge of Word, Excel, Google and computer programs like Canva, quickbooks, square, ect.

Please come into either location to drop off a resume. Experience is preferred but not necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per year

Experience:

• Sales: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person