Design Assistant Jobs

A Design Assistant in the commercial art industry plays a crucial role in supporting the design team to create and implement visual components for various media such as print, digital, and social media platforms. Their responsibilities include assisting with the creation of layouts and design concepts, preparing files for print or digital publication, conducting research on current design trends, and collaborating with the design team to execute projects on time. They may also be involved with administrative tasks such as organizing files, managing design resources, and coordinating with clients or vendors.

To excel in this role, a Design Assistant should have a strong understanding of design principles and proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite. A degree in Graphic Design or a related field is often required. Important skills include attention to detail, creativity, strong communication, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. It's also beneficial to have a solid understanding of branding and marketing principles. Prior to becoming a Design Assistant, individuals may have job roles such as a Junior Graphic Designer, Production Artist, or Design Intern to gain necessary experience and exposure in the industry.

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Interior Design Assistant/Associate Professor

  • Appalachian State University
  • Boone, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Boone, NC
  • 2 days ago

Interior Design Assistant/Associate Professor Tenure Status: Tenure Track Department: Applied Design - 265310 Minimum Qualifications Candidates must possess a terminal degree in Interior Design or a...

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Interior Design Assistant

  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 8 days ago

un Interior Design Assistant (Downtown Santa Barbara) compensation: DOE employment type: job title: Interior Design Assistant Established Interior Design firm and showroom in downtown Santa Barbara...

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Digital Printing and Design firm seeking a great Design Assistant

  • Capital City Reprographics
  • Lansing, MI
  • 8 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 8 days ago

un Digital Printing and Design firm seeking a great Design Assistant (Lansing) Capital City Reprographics 1110 center st near 1110 center st compensation: Negotiable based on qualifications employment...

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Interior Design Assistant

  • Comlux
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 10 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 10 days ago

Interior Design Assistant Job Description: INTERIOR DESIGN ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION SUMMARY: Collaborative design of luxury aircraft interiors Work with fabrics and materials regularly Select...

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Graphic Design Assistant (80600)

  • TRICOR Insurance
  • WI
  • 13 days ago
  • WI
  • 13 days ago

TRICOR, LLC is looking for a part-time, 20 hours per week, Graphic Design Assistant role to support our Marketing team....

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Interior Design Assistant

  • Talent Groups
  • Parsippany, NJ
  • 14 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ
  • 14 days ago

Role: Interior Design Project Coordinator Location: Parsippany, NJ (Hybrid) Duration: 5+ Months Contract to Start Job Overview We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Interior Design professional...

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Interior Design Assistant

  • RH
  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • 14 days ago
  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • 14 days ago

Design Assistants play an integral role in supporting key phases of a design project's lifecycle in collaboration and partnership with RH Interior Design....

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Interior Design Assistant

  • Safavieh Inc.
  • Glen Cove, NY
  • 18 days ago
  • Glen Cove, NY
  • 18 days ago

Safavieh is an upscale global home furnishing, rugs & accessories company. Based in the United States since 1978, Safavieh combines rug and home furnishings showrooms with a varied wholesale...

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Student Assistant - Graphic Design Assistant

  • University of Florida
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 21 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 21 days ago

Classification Title: STU-AST - CLERICAL & ADMIN Classification Minimum Requirements: This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student...

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Interior Design Assistant - Contract

  • Crossfire Consulting
  • Parsippany, NJ
  • 21 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ
  • 21 days ago

Interior Design Assistant - Contract Location: Hybrid role - Parsippany, NJ 35 hour work week Duties: Key Responsibilities: Responsible and accountable to responding to email in the Interior Design...

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Graphic Design Assistant (OPS Part Time)

  • University of North Florida
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 21 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 21 days ago

Required Qualifications The Graphic Design Assistant will assist the North Florida Athletics Communications department with graphic design for all North Florida Athletics NCAA Division I sports....

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Student Assistant - Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art - Graphic Design Assistant (Summer 2026)

  • Georgia Southern University
  • Statesboro, GA
  • 25 days ago
  • Statesboro, GA
  • 25 days ago

Student Assistant - Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art - Graphic Design Assistant (Summer 2026) Job ID298255 Location Statesboro, Georgia Full/Part TimePart-Time Regular/TemporaryTemporary About Us...

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Design Assistant

  • Bloomsbury Publishing
  • New York, NY
  • 27 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 27 days ago

Illustrator, and Acrobat Pro) 1-2 years of experience in publishing art department preferred (internships acceptable); interest in childrens books required Portfolio demonstrating proficiency with typography...

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Media Design Assistant

  • Whiting-Turner Contracting Co
  • San Diego, CA
  • 27 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 27 days ago

Media Design Assistant Category Marketing Job Location 3911 Sorrento Valley Blvd....

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Interior Design Project Managers & Design Assistants

  • InControl Services
  • Boston, MA
  • 28 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 28 days ago

Interior Design Project Managers & Design Assistants (Boston) InControl Services compensation: Based On Experience and Credentials employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Project Managars...

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Design Assistant Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Becoming a Student Assistant: Teaching and Mentoring
Student assistants are valuable staff members at the University of Groningen. Currently, over 700 students take up teaching duties, support role functions, governing positions, and many other...
Biology Teaching Assistant (TA) Training
The MIT Biology Department supports TAs' teaching by providing a specialized Teaching Assistant (TA) training program in Biology Pedagogy, for which TAs can earn a training certificate. This...

Salary for Design Assistant Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireCommercialArt research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Design Assistants offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
65.5%
Associate's Degree
13.1%
Master's Degree
11.4%
High School or GED
5.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.5%
Some College
0.9%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Design Assistants
Less than 1 year
38.5%
2-4 years
23.1%
1-2 years
19.2%
6-8 years
11.5%
4-6 years
3.8%
None
3.8%


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