Founded by global designer Sam Sobh in 2016, Design Du Jour specializes in high end residential interior design. Design Du Jour also offers luxury home furnishings and accessories.
Design Internship
Qualifications
*** Retail experience is a plus
- Preference for a college student current in an art or design program
- High school diploma/GED required
- Must be a highly motivated self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced and demanding environment with a strong sense of urgency for follow-through
- Knowledge of MAC based programs such as Numbers, Pages, and Keynote, graphic design and/or social media experience a bonus
- Proficient in AutoCAD, Photoshop and other design software is a plus
- Strong written + verbal communication skills; specifically in communicating proactively with vendors and clients to keep up-to-date with project milestones + issues
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize, problem solve + positively adapt to changing demands
- Attention to detail and problem solving skills
- Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
- Excellent work ethic, strong leadership experience
- Assisting and supporting team members
- Great presence with clients
Responsibilities
- Provide support to the owner and help accommodate client needs
- This person will be responsible for a broad range of administrative, office management duties, and duties of a design assistant
- Manage day-to-day office dates (answering phones, inventory deliveries, ordering office supplies, managing accessories inventory, maintain office supply inventory, and other duties as needed
- Ensure main office areas and break room are kept neat, clean and stocked with appropriate supplies
- Order materials for soft + hard materials library as well as ensuring that library is updated, clean and maintained
- Schedule travel, coordinate meetings + reservations as needed
- Responsible for managing office calendar and meetings at all times
- Run errands when needed - minimal
- Set-up New Client Binders
- Potential Social media monitoring and communication via Instagram
- Accept, unpack and inventory orders and deliveries
- Participate in Site Survey + Client accessory installs as needed
- Help Designer prepare initial design presentation
- Order samples as needed, including sourcing w/ vendors
- Coordinate appointments with suppliers, vendors and clients
- Return design samples to external suppliers in person or by mail
- Registration for new accounts with manufacturers and showrooms