Overview
Design Assistant Jobs in San Francisco, CA at ALISONDAMONTE
Title: Design Assistant
Company: ALISONDAMONTE
Location: San Francisco, CA
Position Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
ALISONDAMONTE is a San Francisco-based interior design studio. Our work is rooted in curiosity and a deep respect for material, history, and craft, creating spaces shaped by color, texture, and layered reference. We are a small, collaborative studio that values long-term relationships, thoughtful execution, and a willingness to explore ideas across eras, materials, and disciplines, working closely with artists, artisans, and makers to build projects that are personal and considered.
About the Role
As a Design Assistant, you will support the entire design team across all phases of projects. This role is suited to a junior-level designer early in their career. You will gain hands-on exposure to design development, documentation, sourcing, and studio operations, building foundational skills within a highly collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Support the design team across active projects
- Assist with AutoCAD drawings and updates
- Create basic SketchUp models
- Assist with client presentations (Photoshop, InDesign, Google Suite)
- Organize materials, samples, and vendor information
- Maintain the materials and styling libraries
- Support procurement tracking and project documentation
- Assist at site visits and vendor and client meetings
- Maintain organized project files and studio systems
- Provide general studio and administrative support
Qualifications
- Degree in Interior Design, Architecture or related field (or in progress) preferred
- 0–2 years of experience
- AutoCAD and SketchUp experience preferred
- Adobe Creative Suite and Google Suite proficiency
- Strong organization and attention to detail
- Proactive, curious, and eager to learn
- Strong communication skills
- Valid driver’s license and local travel required
What We Offer
- Full-time healthcare, dental, and vision benefits; Part-time benefits vary.
- 401(k) with employer match
- Alternate work week (every other Friday off)
- Mentorship within a small studio environment
- Hands-on involvement across all phases of design, from concept through installation
- Clear path toward increased design responsibility and project ownership over time
- A studio culture grounded in curiosity, rigor, and a sense of play and design excellence
How to Apply
Please send a brief personal letter, resume, and any relevant portfolio materials to [email protected].
We value original, thoughtfully written applications. Please no AI-generated submissions and no phone calls.
