Interior Design Assistant Jobs

Interior Design Assistant jobs are open across residential design firms, commercial interiors, hospitality, retail, and architecture studios, at every level from entry-level to senior assistant, with specializations in space planning, FF&E sourcing, and AutoCAD drafting. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles317+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerEthan Allen
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Work type69% On-site
Top industryRetail

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Interior Design Consultant
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Interior Design Consultant
Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc
Naples, Florida
Business Analysis
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
$55k - $100k/yr
Bachelor's degree in interior design
1,001-5,000

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Assistant Professor - Interior Design
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Assistant Professor - Interior Design
University of Nebraska
Lincoln, Nebraska
Higher Education
Research & Academia
Teaching & Instruction
National Council for Interior Design Qualification Certification (NCIDQ)
10,000+

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Interior Design Project Coordinator
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Interior Design Project Coordinator
RH
Houston, Texas
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
$29 - $33/hr
5,001-10,000

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Interior Design Coordinator / Interior Designer
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Interior Design Coordinator / Interior Designer
Hamed Homes
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Content & Communications
Creative & Design
Multimedia Production
$40k - $100k/yr
On-Site

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Project Coordinator (Interior Design)
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Project Coordinator (Interior Design)
calico
Atlanta, Georgia
Business Operations
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$19 - $21/hr
On-Site

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Interior Design Assistant Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Ethan Allen55
  • RH37
  • calico29
  • Ware Malcomb15
  • Corgan8

Top Industries Hiring

  • Retail24
  • Education4
  • Construction & Real Estate4
  • Insurance1
  • Staffing & Recruiting1

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in interior design assistant jobs.

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD or Revit for drafting floor plans and construction documents
  • Experience with SketchUp, Enscape, or similar 3D visualization software
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in interior design or a related design field
  • Knowledge of FF&E sourcing, trade vendors, and material specification processes
  • Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite for client presentations and mood boards
  • Strong communication skills for coordinating with contractors, vendors, and clients

Tips for Your Interior Design Assistant Job Search

Tailor your portfolio to the firm type

Residential and commercial design firms look for very different work. If you're applying to a hospitality studio, lead with any hotel, restaurant, or retail projects. Matching your portfolio's first three pages to the firm's niche signals you understand their client base.

List every software tool you use

Many interior design assistant postings screen for AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, or Adobe Creative Suite before a human ever reads your resume. Name each tool and your proficiency level in a dedicated skills section so automated screening doesn't filter you out early.

Highlight vendor and sourcing experience specifically

Firms hiring assistants want someone who can pull samples, manage material libraries, and communicate with trade vendors independently. If you've worked with any trade-only suppliers or sourced FF&E for a project, call that out by name on your resume.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists interior design assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare a printed portfolio for in-person interviews

Design firms often conduct working interviews where partners gather around a physical book. A PDF on a tablet can get lost in a small conference room. Bring a bound, printed portfolio with process sketches alongside finished renderings to show how you think, not just the final result.

Follow up with a project-specific note

After an interview, reference one project from their portfolio and explain briefly why that type of work excites you. Generic thank-you notes are ignored in design offices. A single specific sentence about their work separates you from every other candidate who sent the same template.

Interior Design Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most interior design assistants?

The most active employers for interior design assistants right now are Ethan Allen, RH, and calico, and the most openings are in California, Florida, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hospitality groups and large commercial interiors firms tend to hire assistants in volume due to high project turnover.

How many interior design assistant jobs are remote?

About 31% of interior design assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than many office roles because the work often requires handling physical samples, visiting job sites, and attending client walkthroughs. The sub-areas most compatible with remote work are procurement coordination, digital rendering, and administrative project support.

How do you become an interior design assistant?

Start by completing an associate or bachelor's degree in interior design, interior architecture, or a closely related field, since most firms screen for formal training. Build AutoCAD or Revit skills through coursework or self-study, then assemble a portfolio that shows both process work and finished projects. Entry-level internships at residential or commercial studios are the most direct path to your first paid assistant role.

How do you get hired as an interior design assistant with little or no experience?

Focus on student projects, volunteer work, or any hands-on design you've done for friends or family, and present it in a clean, organized portfolio. Firms hiring junior assistants care more about how you present your process than the scale of the project. Apply to small residential studios first, where assistants get broader exposure faster, and be prepared to discuss material selections and spatial reasoning even if your projects were modest in scope.

What does the interior design assistant interview process look like?

Most firms begin with a phone screen focused on software skills and availability, followed by an in-person or video interview where you walk the principal or design director through your portfolio. Some studios add a short design exercise, such as pulling a material palette or sketching a furniture arrangement, to assess your eye and speed. Final-round interviews often include a conversation with the project manager or a senior designer who would work with you daily.

Where can I find and apply to interior design assistant jobs?

You can find and apply to interior design assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to each listing without being redirected to another platform.

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