Design Assistant

PART-TIME DESIGN ASSISTANT

Molly Lee Interior Design  ·  South Bay, CA  ·  Remote Friendly  ·  10–20 hrs/week

ABOUT MOLLY LEE INTERIOR DESIGN

Molly Lee Interior Design is a South Bay-based interior design studio specializing in full, custom furnishings — from paint and lighting to drapery, custom upholstery, and every carefully sourced piece in between. No construction, no shortcuts. Just beautifully considered rooms designed for the people who actually live in them.

Molly’s aesthetic is warm, layered, and unmistakably hers — rooted in Palos Verdes architecture, California light, and a deep commitment to quality over quantity. She works with antiques, one-of-a-kind finds, and custom-fabricated pieces to create rooms that feel collected over time rather than assembled overnight. If you walk into a Molly Lee room, you know it. That is the standard.

She is looking for someone who gets it — and who wants to be part of building something exceptional.

THE ROLE

We are looking for a detail-oriented, self-motivated Design Assistant to support Molly across both the creative and operational sides of the business. This is a part-time position — 10 to 20 hours per week — with flexibility in scheduling. South Bay or greater Los Angeles candidates are preferred, though the role is largely remote.

This is not a junior errand role. It is an opportunity to work closely with an established designer on real projects, learn the rhythm of a high-touch custom furnishings practice, and grow within a studio that is actively expanding.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

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Assisting with design-related tasks including sourcing support, material selections, and project research

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Managing and maintaining material schedules and project documentation

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Tracking orders and communicating with vendors, workrooms, and trade showrooms

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Organizing project files in Dropbox and keeping everything accessible and current

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Supporting presentations and client-facing documents in Canva

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Creating and updating AutoCAD drawings and space plans as needed

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Handling general administrative support to keep projects moving efficiently

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

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Proficiency in AutoCAD — this is non-negotiable

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Comfortable working in Dropbox and Canva on a daily basis

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Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through

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Clear, professional written communication — you will be interfacing with vendors and occasionally clients

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A genuine interest in traditional, elevated interior design — you should appreciate the difference between a well-sourced antique and a catalog piece

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Ability to work independently and manage your own time with minimal supervision

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Experience in an interior design studio is a plus but not required — the right attitude and skill set matters more

COMPENSATION & DETAILS

Pay Rate:

$30–$45 per hour depending on experience

Classification:

1099 or W-2 — open to discussion based on the right candidate

Hours:

10 to 20 hours per week

Location:

Remote — South Bay / Los Angeles preferred

Start Date:

Immediate

TO APPLY

Send your resume, a brief note about yourself and your design sensibility, and any relevant portfolio or work samples to [email protected]

. We are a small, high-touch studio — a generic application will not get far. Tell us who you are and why this feels like the right fit.