Design Assistant (Part-Time)

About the Role

Kaiser Atelier LLC is a boutique interior design studio seeking a Part-Time Design Assistant. This role offers a minimum of 20 hours per week, with potential for growth to full-time. The position is primarily in-studio, based in Houston, TX (Rice Military / Memorial and Shepherd area), with some remote flexibility.

Pay & Schedule

• Pay: $50/hour (all-in rate, covers incidental expenses except travel to Dallas projects)
• Schedule: 20 hours/week minimum, fixed weekly schedule, spent in the studio. Days can be arranged.
• Payment Schedule: Monthly, on the 2nd day of each month.
• Federal Holidays: Off on the holiday itself, with the 20-hour weekly expectation otherwise standing.
• Vacation Time: As needed, with studio flexibility.
• Trial Period: One month, paid at $50/hour.

About the Studio

Kaiser Atelier is a small, highly efficient studio led by designer Stephie Kaiser Ron. The studio specializes in commercial design with an emphasis on hospitality, along with high-end residential work in Houston and Dallas for budgets exceeding $3M. The studio operates with a professional, precise, and discreet standard for discerning clients. This is envisioned as a long-term role.

Key Responsibilities

• Sourcing, Procurement, Ordering, and Receiving:
• Source materials, finishes, furniture, and fixtures.
• Set up trade accounts.
• Place and track orders, handle receiving and quality control, manage returns.
• Update ordering and receiving tracking spreadsheets in Google Sheets.
• Design Production:
• Produce CAD drawings and hyper-detailed elevations, working directly with the designer for quick turnarounds.
• Assemble mood boards, pitch decks, and presentation materials.
• Social Media (as needed):
• Potentially support the studio's online presence by photographing and filming projects, site visits, samples, installs, and studio life.
• Plan, edit, and post content matching the studio's standard.
• Studio & Project Support:
• Manage sample runs, pickups, and deliveries.
• Handle day-to-day studio communications, including answering emails.
• Assist in establishing an online presence (Google, Apple, Instagram, etc.).
• Take thorough notes in meetings and act as the designer's eyes and ears on site.
• Support photoshoots, including styling, decor, and day-of logistics.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Core Skills: Common sense, ability to think practically and fill in gaps independently, speed and responsiveness, accuracy, modesty, discretion, loyalty, professionalism.
• Technical Skills:
• Expert-level CAD drawing skills, with a focus on hyper-detailed elevations.
• Ability to build 3D views in SketchUp, including clean, all-white clay-style renderings.
• Proficiency in Google Sheets for updating and maintaining accurate tracking spreadsheets.
• Tech-savvy with the ability to proofread and correct AI-generated content.
• Tools: CAD software, SketchUp, Google Sheets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in art, design, architecture, or a closely related field.
• Must be based in Houston.
• Reliable transportation for local runs and potential travel to Dallas projects.
• Portfolio required, including CAD sample work.
• NDA and background check required before official hiring.

What You'll Get

• Direct mentorship from the designer on commercial and high-end residential projects.
• Real responsibility with work presented to clients.
• A long-term opportunity in a growing studio, with potential for full-time employment.
• Skills and tools to develop your own career in the industry.