Design Assistant to the Principal Designer

Job overview

The Design Assistant to the Principal Designer role is listed as hybrid in Chicago, IL, although the posting also describes the position as full-time and on-site. Pay is $55,000–$65,000 per year. The role supports a private luxury residential interior design firm and its Principal Designer. The assistant contributes to design development and project coordination while keeping studio operations organized. By supporting client communication, sourcing, drawings, purchasing, and project follow-through, the role helps residential design projects progress from concept through delivery and installation.

What you'll do

• Assist with concepts, mood boards, material palettes, and presentations
• prepare space plans, furniture layouts, elevations, and detail drawings under direction
• maintain presentation decks, schedules, and specification books
• research and source furnishings and materials
• track samples and maintain the material library
• attend meetings, site visits, showroom appointments, and installations
• prepare orders and quotes
• monitor lead times and deliveries
• coordinate with project partners
• maintain project files and vendor records.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

design assistant

principal designer

chicago il

lyn & laurent partners

$55,000–$65,000/year

luxury residential interior design

autocad

sketchup

design sourcing

project coordination

client communication

interior design degree

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off
• competitive salary.

Why this role

The posting describes a path toward Junior Designer and Project Designer responsibilities. Required tools include AutoCAD and SketchUp, with working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.

About the employer

Lyn & Laurent Partners LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Interior Design Services. Sector: 54.