Current Employment Opportunities

Design Studio Assistant

Job Description

We are seeking a part-time studio/design assistant to help maintain our design studio in Valley Junction, West Des Moines. This job is for approximately 15 hours per week, with the potential for more, depending on responsibilities and workload. 

Starting salary $17/hour. Mileage reimbursement paid monthly.

Qualified applications will possess the following criteria:

  • Positive attitude
  • Self starter
  • Problem solver and independent thinker
  • Organized
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Current car insurance
 
Studio Responsibilities:
 
Water plants
Keep kitchen stocked with water / coffee / tea 
Check and maintain office supplies and cleaning supplies
Place and pick up office supply orders, as needed
Break down boxes
Get the mail
Perform light cleaning duties
Help load and unload designers’ cars for deliveries and meetings
 
Open and organize new samples
Assist designers in organizing and maintaining samples
 

Put away library materials and samples
Keep overall library clean and organized
Assist studio manager in maintaining organization of inventory of accessories
Assist studio manager with labeling and pricing of inventory and accessories
Answer the phone, sign off on deliveries

Write specifications for projects
Assist designers with sourcing materials for projects
Light computer work including some graphic design

Assist at client deliveries and installations
Assist procurement manager with checking in items, moving boxes and other duties
Assist designers with some personal errands
Pick up lunches or oversee food deliveries for meetings and special occasions
Run office errands, as needed
Other duties as assigned

Please complete the online application to be considered for this position.