Design Admin Assistant
Trueline Talent · Aberdeen, NJ · 2 wk ago
Administrative$20/hrFull-time
Trueline's client, a growing residential remodeling company with an established New Jersey presence and expanding showroom operations, is seeking a Design Administrative Assistant to join its team in Aberdeen and Red Bank, NJ. This is a great opportunity for an organized, customer-focused professional who brings strong administrative skills along with an eye for design and wants to support both the office and client-facing sides of a busy remodeling business.What You'll Do as the Design Administrative Assistant:Support the sales and design teams with day-to-day administrative and project coordination needsAssist customers and team members with design-related questions, selections, samples, and showroom needsAnswer incoming phone calls and customer emails in a professional and responsive mannerSchedule estimates, consultations, appointments, and customer follow-upsMaintain accurate customer and project information in the company's CRMOrganize contracts, project files, selections, and other important documentationHelp coordinate permits, vendor paperwork, and other project-related administrative tasksSupport daily showroom operations and help create an organized, welcoming experience for customersFollow up with customers throughout the sales and pre-construction processAssist with design-related responsibilities when needed and shift into broader administrative support when design activity is lighterHelp keep multiple projects, appointments, documents, and priorities moving at the same timeCollaborate closely with the sales, design, office, and project teamsMust-Haves as the Design Administrative Assistant:Previous administrative, office coordination, customer service, or similar professional experienceSome experience or exposure to interior design, remodeling, home improvement, furnishings, cabinetry, or a related fieldA strong eye for design and the ability to comfortably assist with design-oriented conversations and tasksExcellent organization and attention to detailStrong written and verbal communication skillsA friendly, professional approach when working directly with homeownersConfidence using computers, email, scheduling tools, and standard office softwareAbility to manage multiple priorities without losing track of details or follow-upDependability, initiative, and a willingness to jump between administrative and design support responsibilitiesAbility to work in and support operations across the Aberdeen and Red Bank locationsNice-to-Haves as the Design Administrative Assistant:Education, coursework, or professional experience in interior designExperience working in a kitchen and bath, remodeling, construction, architecture, furniture, flooring, cabinetry, or home design environmentPrevious experience supporting a sales or design teamShowroom or design center experienceFamiliarity with materials, finishes, fixtures, cabinetry, or other residential design selectionsExperience working with contractors, vendors, permits, or construction-related documentationExperience with Jobber or another CRM/project management platformExperience helping homeowners navigate selections or design decisionsOur Client Offers:Competitive hourly compensation targeted in the mid-to-high $20s per hour, depending on relevant experience and design backgroundAn opportunity to combine administrative strengths with an interest or background in interior designExposure to residential remodeling projects and the opportunity to expand your design and industry knowledgeA varied role where you can support customers, sales, design, and office operations rather than spending every day on the same tasksThe chance to join a growing company as it expands its office and showroom presenceA collaborative environment where organization, customer service, and design sense can make an immediate impactTraining and hands-on exposure to the company's systems, projects, customers, and processesAn opportunity to grow alongside an expanding residential remodeling businessTrueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.