Design Assistant
Solstice Kitchen and Bath | Crofton, MD | Full-time, on site | MHIC #127642
- $22 to $26 per hour, based on experience
- Full-time, on site
- Crofton, MD
- Design Assistant, then Design Associate, then Project Designer
Most design jobs teach you to pick finishes. This one teaches you what’s behind the walls.
We’re custom design-build construction partners in Crofton. We move walls, relocate plumbing, and rebuild layouts from the studs out, and we want someone who wants to understand all of it. You’ll learn how framing, plumbing, electrical, and ventilation shape what’s possible in a room, and how construction assemblies, fixtures, and finishes work together in a finished space. You’ll learn it from the designers who plan our projects and the tradespeople who build them.
Where This Role Goes
You’ll start as a Design Assistant. Once you’re running client selections on your own, typically within 12 to 18 months, you move to Design Associate. As you build your design and sales skills alongside our team, the path leads to Project Designer, where you design and sell your own projects and earn commission on them.
What You'll Do
Selections
- Guide homeowners through fixture and finish selections in our showroom, at vendor showrooms, and online
- Build a selection schedule with the construction manager so materials arrive when crews need them
- Record selections, specifications, and design decisions in JobTread
Design Documentation
- Develop floor plans, elevations, and perspectives in Design Flex (formerly 2020 Design) from concept sketches
- Prepare construction documentation for our crews
Project Tracking
- Keep JobTread current with task updates, client communication, and project documents
- Support project managers with documentation and meeting prep
Showroom and Materials
- Assist with receiving, logging, and tracking project materials so crews have what they need on site
- Keep the showroom, samples, and product library current
- Schedule showroom appointments, process returns, and keep office and marketing supplies stocked
Client Relationships
- Stay connected with clients after their project wraps, from thank you gifts to review requests
- Represent SKB on site at professional photo shoots of completed projects
- Contribute client stories and common questions to our Project Spotlight features and prospect FAQ
What You Bring
- A foundation in design: interior design, architecture, fine art, textiles, or a related field, through a degree, a portfolio, or both
- Up to 3 years of experience in design, construction, or a related field
- Experience in Design Flex (formerly 2020 Design)
- Comfort learning new software quickly (we work in JobTread and will train you)
- A valid driver's license and the ability to travel to project sites
- The ability to lift up to 30 pounds for site visits, showroom, and warehouse work
Pay and Benefits
- $22 to $26 per hour, based on experience
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off and holidays
- Product education from our manufacturers and vendor partners
- Continuing Education in Design Flex (formerly 2020 Design), JobTread, and the other tools we use
- Mentorship from the master tradespeople who build our projects. Spend time on site, ask why things are done the way they are, and carry that into your designs.
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