Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Design Assistant role supports a fast-growing design firm by providing full-service technical assistance to the lead designer, impacting residential and commercial projects remotely.
Responsibilities and impact
The assistant manages communications with teams, vendors, and clients, interprets architectural plans, creates mood boards and purchasing sheets, coordinates with contractors and renderers, supports project scheduling, and ensures designs are feasible and aligned with construction conditions.
Experience and skills
Candidates need experience in residential and commercial design, strong understanding of construction and design principles, ability to read plans, excellent communication skills, proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel, and preferably knowledge of AutoCAD and SketchUp; 2 years of hands-on design experience is required.
Work environment and culture
The role is fully remote, supporting a US-based team across time zones, emphasizing organization, communication, and proactive problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.
Company information
The company is a fast-growing design firm specializing in residential and commercial spaces, focused on impactful projects.
Job location and travel
The position is fully remote, working with a US-based team across different time zones.
Unique job features
The job uniquely combines technical support with active project coordination and client communication, allowing the lead designer to focus on creative strategy while the assistant handles detailed operational tasks remotely.
Company overview
Select Assistants is a private company operating in the staffing and recruiting industry, specializing in providing virtual assistant services to help businesses grow. Based in Mahwah, NJ, the company employs a team ranging from 1 to 50 individuals and generates annual revenue of approximately $1 to $5 million. Their services include sourcing and placing skilled virtual assistants for roles such as executive support, administrative coordination, and specialized tasks like compliance and sales. Select Assistants is known for its focus on enabling clients to streamline operations through tailored assistant solutions.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your hands-on experience in residential and commercial design, highlighting your ability to interpret architectural plans and support project execution with technical accuracy.
Showcase your strong communication skills and your experience managing vendor and client interactions, as these are crucial for maintaining clear workflows and project momentum at Select Assistants.
Apply through multiple platforms including Select Assistants' official corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and increase your chances of being noticed.
Connect on LinkedIn with professionals in Select Assistants' design or project management teams. Use ice breakers like commenting on a recent project they shared or asking about their experience working remotely in a fast-paced design environment.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'residential and commercial design,' 'architectural plans,' 'project scheduling,' 'PowerPoint,' and 'Excel' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.
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