The Studio & Marketing Assistant is an organized, proactive support role that helps keep our team running smoothly and supports our Sales process behind the scenes. This person plays a key part in maintaining our sample library, assisting with vendor updates, helping prep materials for client projects, and learning our sales method and workflow.
This role is designed with a clear growth path—over the first six months, you’ll be mentored and trained with the goal of building skills and readiness that will lead to a transition into Sales.
Studio + Sample Library Support
• Organize and maintain the fabric and sample library
• Learn and follow vendor groupings and storage standards
• Prep and pull samples and materials for the Sales team and projects
• Keep the studio environment clean, functional, and ready for use
Vendor + Product Support
• Help update vendor price lists, product details, and policy changes
• Communicate with vendors directly to gather updates when needed
• Track important vendor information and keep it organized and accessible
Sales Process + Workflow Support
• Shadow Sales
• Understand our lead-to-quote workflow and how projects move through the pipeline
• Assist with basic quoting tasks (under supervision as training progresses)
• Support simple design firm projects and help keep tasks moving forward
Communication + Professionalism
• Maintain clear, professional written communication (email/text)
• Follow up on tasks and updates in a timely way
• Build trust through reliability, accuracy, and initiative
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What Success Looks Like in the first Six Months
• Month 1: Learn the sample library system and shadow Sales throughout this Six-Month period
• Month 2: Maintain samples independently and support price list updates
• Month 3: Communicate directly with vendors and support Sales prep
• Month 4: Support small projects and apply pricing basics
• Month 5: Take on more responsibility and assist with quotes
• Month 6: Complete a Sales Readiness review and demonstrate full process understanding.
Progression and transition to Sales is based on readiness, performance, and business needs.
What We’re Looking For
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Comfortable working with physical product samples and maintaining systems
• Strong written communication and professional follow-through
• Reliable, consistent, and able to manage routine tasks without reminders
• Curious and eager to learn (especially around product knowledge + sales)
• Friendly and team-oriented
AmericanEye is Washington DC's destination for designers who value craftsmanship and authenticity. We represent a refined portfolio of predominantly American-made furniture, lighting, textiles and accessories - each line intentionally chosen for its quality, integrity and enduring appeal. By partnering with domestic manufacturers, we champion exceptional craft and responsible production. The result is a thoughtfully edited collection that offers designers depth, flexibility, and the confidence to create distinctive spaces designer to last.
The company began in June 2003 as an independent resource for the region's design firms, architects and landscapers. We have long-term close relationships between team members and our client base. Now, we are looking for someone to come be a new member our "dance" together to build towards your long-term future.
