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How much do design operations assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for design operations assistant in the United States is $19.82, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $22.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Design Operations Assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Design Operations Assistant, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a background in project management or design support. Familiarity with project management tools like Asana, Trello, or Jira, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic knowledge of design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, is often required. Excellent communication, time management, and problem-solving skills help you coordinate tasks efficiently and support creative teams. These skills and qualities are crucial for maintaining smooth workflows, meeting deadlines, and ensuring successful design project execution.

What is the difference between Design Operations Assistant vs Design Coordinator?

AspectDesign Operations AssistantDesign Coordinator
ResponsibilitiesSupports design team workflows, manages resources, and assists with process improvementsCoordinates design projects, schedules, and communicates between teams
Required SkillsOrganizational skills, familiarity with design tools, basic project managementCommunication skills, project scheduling, stakeholder coordination
Work EnvironmentDesign teams, collaborative office settings, remote optionsDesign project teams, client-facing roles, collaborative settings
Common UsageUsed in companies with established design operations, tech, and creative agenciesUsed in creative agencies, marketing teams, and corporate design departments

The main difference is that a Design Operations Assistant focuses on supporting and improving design workflows and processes, while a Design Coordinator manages specific projects and coordinates tasks within design teams. Both roles require organizational and communication skills but serve different functions within the design process.

What are Design Operations Assistants?

Design Operations Assistants are professionals who support design teams by managing workflows, scheduling, resources, and administrative tasks. Their role ensures that creative projects run smoothly, deadlines are met, and communication between designers and other departments is efficient. They may also help with budget tracking, documentation, and process optimization. By handling these operational details, Design Operations Assistants free up designers to focus more on their creative work.

How does a Design Operations Assistant typically support cross-functional teams within a design organization?

A Design Operations Assistant plays a key role in facilitating collaboration between design, product, and engineering teams by managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and tracking project progress. They often handle documentation, onboarding materials, and process improvements to ensure smooth workflows. This support helps designers focus on creative tasks while maintaining clear communication and alignment across all stakeholders. Being organized and proactive in addressing logistical challenges makes a significant impact on overall team efficiency.
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Infographic showing various Design Operations Assistant job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,222 per year, or $19.8 per hour.
Operations Assistant

Operations Assistant

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.

Tucson, AZ • On-site

$62K - $76K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Operations Assistant
Job Locations US-AZ-Tucson
Category Accounting
Type Full-Time
Overview

As an Operations Assistant for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Tuscon, AZ office you'll support project financial processes, reporting, and coordination across Operations, Accounting, and Leadership teams. This role helps ensure accurate financial tracking, timely followups, and smooth project lifecycle management.

Key Responsibilities

    Support WIP and AR management by participating in PFR meetings and following up on Change Orders, Proposals, and outstanding items

  • Assist with Doubtful Accounts by gathering updates from Project Managers, Principals, and AR staff and maintaining a tracking spreadsheet

  • Review prebills for budget issues, change orders, writeoffs, and reserves; communicate concerns to leadership

  • Request and distribute prebill reports, including endofperiod summaries of unfinalized prebills and progress updates

  • Generate and send 3Month Estimates, Utilization Reports, and Utilization Charts using CybEr C

  • Provide occasional support with writeoffs and reserves

  • Track performance credit adjustments and writeoff requests during the review cycle

  • Complete project closeouts and identify potential writeups

The pay range for this position is between $62,000 and $76,000. The hiring range posted is a good faith estimate of what Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. may reasonably offer for the role as outlined. Factors such as additional education and/or experience may influence the actual offering.

Qualifications
  • Ability to interact effectively with internal staff, vendors, and clients when gathering information or resolving simple issues
  • Dependable team member who supports broader business operations as needed
  • Strong customer service focus
  • Excellent organization and time management skills
  • Basic understanding of common financial documents (invoices, purchase orders, statements, and related financial reports)
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (sorting, filtering, formulas, data entry, and pivot tables)
  • Ability to learn new software tools quickly and follow established data-entry procedures (Systems unique to CEC - CybEr C, Deltek)
  • Ability to track, maintain, and review financial data for accuracy and completeness
  • Skilled in identifying discrepancies and escalating issues appropriately
  • Sound judgment when handling routine financial questions or determining when to involve the manager
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and shifting priorities with minimal oversight
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in all work
  • Ability to maintain organized digital and physical records
  • Ability to handle sensitive financial information with discretion
  • Ability to travel as needed
  • Ability to recognize and communicate where process efficiencies can be realized

Education & Experience:

  • HSD or equivalent required; Associate degree preferred
  • 1-3 years relevant experience (business, accounting, clerical) preferred
  • Experience in customer service-related role preferred
About Us

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community - focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite - focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA - focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women - focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!


We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you - that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS

If CEC has not expressly requested recruiting services or contractually engaged with you for recruiting services on a specific position, any resumes or candidate profiles sent to CEC shall be considered unsolicited. Therefore, any such submissions will be considered property of CEC, with no associated fees due to your firm.

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