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Interior Design Visual Merchandising Assistant

Ultimate Staffing, Irvine, CA, United States


Ultimate Staffing is Hiring a Junior Designer (Visual Merchandising Assistant) to work onsite in South Orange County.

Schedule: Full-Time, Mon-Fri from 8:30AM - 5:00PM

Pay rate: starts at $27/ hr- $29/ hour

Location: Orange County, CA | Travel Required: 2x/year to North Carolina

We are looking for a creative, organized, and detail-oriented Junior Designer to join our design and merchandising team. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll help bring showroom spaces and brand concepts to life‑perfect for someone passionate about interiors and visual storytelling.

What You’ll Do:

Assist with design and setup of showroom spaces and brand visuals

Create polished presentations for design concepts (PowerPoint)

Support private showroom appointments with design recommendations

Help manage inventory and vendor orders for accessories, rugs, and art

Keep showroom displays aligned with brand standards

Stay on top of current design trends and share ideas with the team

✅ What We’re Looking For:

Working knowledge of AutoCAD

1-3 years of experience in interior, retail, or commercial design

Strong attention to detail and eye for space, layout, and color

Comfortable with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

Experience in a showroom setting is a plus

Interior Design degree is a bonus

Familiarity with NetSuite is helpful

Must be able to travel 2x/year for trade show events (April + October)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

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