YOU ARE // Creatively driven and technically skilled, you’re a proactive designer ready to take the next step in your career. Detail-oriented and collaborative, you thrive in a fast-paced environment and take pride in seeing ideas through from concept to completion. Passionate about supporting the Principal Designer and driving the success of client projects, you bring curiosity, initiative, and an eye for elevated, thoughtful design that reflects the Pure Salt aesthetic.
PURPOSE // The Associate Interior Designer partners closely with the Principal Designer and Project Manager to lead client projects from concept through completion, ensuring design quality, client satisfaction, and seamless execution. This role requires strong leadership, client-facing skills, and the ability to mentor and guide junior team members while managing materials, proposals, and presentations. Success depends on collaboration, proactive communication, and a keen attention to detail across all aspects of the design process.
OUTLINE // The Associate Interior Designer role is a full-time, exempt position. This position’s primary location will be Pure Salt Design Studio (Newport Beach, CA), and will report directly to a Lead Designer. There will be hybrid in-office/wfh abilities (2-3 day split on average), and the compensation range for this position starts at $70,000/annually.
DUTIES + RESPONSIBILITIES //
Leadership
Independently lead client projects through all phases of the design process in partnership with Lead and Principal Designers.
Mentor and guide Associate Designers and Design Coordinators; Delegate tasks effectively and monitor progress to ensure team success; Identify opportunities to improve processes and project workflows.
Presentation
Prepare polished, compelling, and timely design decks; Confidently present concepts and rationale to clients; Anticipate client questions and provide clear explanations of design decisions; Collaborate with Lead and Principal Designers to elevate presentation quality.
SketchUp & Design Tools
Create highly detailed, accurate, and client-ready SketchUp designs; Demonstrate efficiency and technical skill in design production; Troubleshoot and improve 3D design workflows; Train team members on SketchUp best practices as needed.
Proposals & Documentation
Draft detailed, professional proposals using Houzz Pro; Ensure all client communications, invoices (excluding design hours), and project documentation are accurate and timely; Review proposals for quality and alignment with client expectations.
Client-Facing Management
Lead client calls and meetings with professionalism, confidence, and clarity; Proactively manage client expectations and project timelines; Communicate updates and recommendations effectively, presenting solutions to challenges; Build strong, trust-based client relationships.
Materials & Selections
Independently manage material pulls for presentations and client selections; Anticipate client needs and present curated options; Educate clients on material choices, finishes, and functionality; Collaborate with Lead/Principal Designers to finalize selections.
Purchasing
Ensure timely orders of materials and samples; Track purchases, coordinate with Finance and Logistics, and report project expenses; Close purchase orders efficiently.
Installation Partnership with Logistics
Pure Salt Interiors is a full-service interior design studio and e-commerce shoppe based in Newport Beach, CA. We create inspired spaces, products, and experiences that encourage people to live deeply in each moment through fresh, functional, family-friendly design. We first opened our doors in 2016, but have since evolved into a national lifestyle brand.
