Interior Design Assistant Pay Rate Range: $35.00 - 40.00/hr (W2)
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 06/29/2026 - 09/30/2026
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
Location: Stanford, CA 94305 (Residential & Dining Enterprises)
Job Code: 1497502
Tekberry offers a $100 payment for referrals!
Position OverviewTekberry is seeking a creative and detail-oriented
Interior Design Assistant to support our client within Residential & Dining Enterprises (R&DE). This role provides hands-on assistance with interior design projects supporting student housing and campus facilities. Responsibilities include developing furniture and finish plans, conducting field verifications, preparing design documentation, and assisting with project coordination from concept through implementation.
The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in interior design principles, proficiency with industry-standard software, and enjoys balancing office-based design work with field activities throughout campus.
Responsibilities - Assist with the development and preparation of interior design deliverables, including:
- Furniture plans
- Finish plans
- Interior elevations
- Design presentations
- Finish boards and material palettes
- Conduct field verification activities, including:
- Taking measurements
- Photographing existing conditions
- Assessing interior finishes and furnishings
- Develop and maintain project documentation using AutoCAD and related software applications
- Assist in selecting finishes, furnishings, fixtures, and interior materials in accordance with project requirements
- Support furniture specification and finish selection processes
- Coordinate with project stakeholders, vendors, and campus departments as needed
- Update drawings and project files based on field observations and design revisions
- Assist with 3D modeling and rendering activities when applicable
- Organize project records, finish libraries, and material samples
- Support additional design and project-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or a related field
- Minimum of 1 year of professional experience in an architecture or interior design firm
- Proficiency with:
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a team environment
- Valid California Driver's License
- Ability to travel throughout campus and perform field verification activities
Preferred Qualifications - Proficiency with Bluebeam
- Proficiency with Revit
- Experience developing:
- Furniture plans
- Finish plans
- Interior elevations
- Experience creating design palettes and finish boards
- Knowledge of furniture and finish specifications
- Experience performing field verification of existing conditions
- 3D modeling and rendering experience
- Experience supporting institutional, higher education, hospitality, or multifamily residential projects
Work Environment & Physical Requirements - 100% onsite position supporting campus-based projects
- Combination of office-based design work and field assignments throughout campus
- Frequent computer use involving drafting, documentation, and design development
- Regular walking, standing, measuring, and photographing project sites
- Ability to drive around campus, with travel potentially totaling up to one hour per day
- Ability to lift and transport finish samples, material boards, and project documentation as needed
We need hard-working, reliable employees. If you're ready to contribute your creativity and technical expertise to projects that enhance the student living experience, we want to hear from you!
Tekberry is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Tekberry is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).
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