Tantalus Studio is seeking a highly organized, creative, and tech-savvy Design Assistant to support our interior design team. This is currently a 20-hour-per-week, in-person role with the potential to grow into additional hours.
This position requires a flexible, well-rounded team member who can support the everyday needs of a busy design studio, from maintaining studio systems and materials to assisting designers with active projects. The ideal candidate is proactive, resourceful, and willing to jump in wherever needed to help the team achieve its goals.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing creative work with behind-the-scenes coordination and wants to gain hands-on experience within a collaborative design studio. If you enjoy taking ownership, thinking several steps ahead, and finding solutions, you will thrive in this role.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist interior designers with design presentations, client proposals, and maintain project documentation.
- Obtain pricing and product information from vendors, request quotes, and coordinate sample orders.
- Manage and maintain the firm's materials library, ensuring samples are organized and current.
- Organize and maintain digital assets in SharePoint, including project files, images, videos, and other documentation.
- Manage the studio's social media accounts by creating and scheduling content that reflects the firm's aesthetic and brand.
- Provide general project support, including product research, sourcing, and administrative coordination.
- Help maintain an organized, functional, and welcoming studio environment, including organizing supplies, materials, and shared workspaces.
- Perform other design and administrative tasks as needed to support the team.
- Degree or coursework in Interior Design or a related design field preferred.
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to create thoughtful, organized systems.
- Strong graphic design sensibility and an eye for layout and presentation.
- Ability to support designers throughout the design process while helping maintain day-to-day studio operations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong graphic design sensibility and an eye for layout and presentation.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Studio Designer, Adobe InDesign, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Comfortable learning new technology and managing digital file systems.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced studio environment.
- Self-motivated, dependable, and eager to contribute as part of a collaborative team.
- Previous experience in residential interior design is preferred but not required.
- Experience leveraging AI tools (such as Claude or similar platforms) to improve workflow efficiency is preferred.
- Comfortable working in a Windows (PC)-based office environment.
Qualified applicants should submit:
1. Resume and cover letter
2. Three professional references
3. A short video (approximately 3-5 minutes) answering the questions below
- This role supports designers with proposals, presentations, drawing revisions, vendor communication, samples, and project organization. Tell us about your experience with these tasks.
- This role requires strong graphic presentation skills and attention to detail. Share examples of presentations, documents, or visual materials you’ve created.
- Tell us about your experience with AutoCAD, Studio Designer, Adobe InDesign, and Microsoft Office Suite. How have you used them in a professional setting?
- This role includes maintaining materials libraries, organizing digital files, and supporting studio social media. What experience do you have with organization systems, content creation, or brand assets?
Tantalus is an interior design studio based in Honolulu, nestled in the verdant forest reserve for which we are named. We create engaging and grounded spaces that support the rituals of daily life, focusing on impeccable craftsmanship, natural materials, and objects that tell stories and resonate with their environment. Through a finely honed approach that pairs artfulness with a high level of organization and communication, we act as your partner in cultivating a home that resonates with your own sense of creativity and comfort. We believe that interior design can be life-enhancing, and we strive to create projects that feel livable, thought-provoking, and authentic to their owners.
Being based in Hawai’i, we are constantly inspired by the eclectic mix of cultures, aesthetics, and natural landscapes of the islands we call home. By tapping into local artisanal talent we have created a culture of makers that informs our craft-forward approach. Though our roots are in Hawai’i, we never push an aesthetic or limit ourselves geographically in our work. We bring curiosity and a collaborative spirit to each of our projects, whether it’s a vintage home on Oahu or a contemporary loft on the mainland. We invite clients into the process of creating the place where their lives will unfold, offering our design direction and deep industry expertise throughout to ensure a seamless process with exquisite results.
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