Design Support

Why this role exists

As we get closer to our busy season, we need someone organized, detail-oriented, and design-minded supporting the team behind the scenes so projects are genuinely ready to move from design into execution. It's ideal for someone with a design background who enjoys the organizational and technical side of the process as much as the creative one — and it's a real design job, not data entry. You need to know why a product is wrong, not just that a cell is empty.

How this differs from our designer roles

Worth being direct, because it changes who this suits. This position still requires a design background and a good visual eye, but it is much more focused on the technical, organizational, sourcing, and quality-control side of the design process.

Organization, attention to detail, sourcing skill, and good judgment matter more here than being a highly conceptual designer. If what you want is to develop concepts, the Interior Designer and Exterior Designer roles are the better fit — and there's no penalty for applying to those instead.

What you'll be responsible for

• Reviewing project shopping spreadsheets before they move forward — product information, links, quantities, pricing, specifications, and overall accuracy.
• Making sure selected items are appropriate for the project and aligned with the approved design.
• Checking product availability and identifying potential issues before they become a problem.
• Finding appropriate backup options when products are out of stock, while maintaining the intended look, function, quality, and budget.
• Keeping shopping sheets clear, organized, and ready for purchasing.
• Reviewing Install Guides so our installation teams have clear information on placement, quantities, specifications, and design intent.
• Flagging inconsistencies, missing information, or potential issues to the design team.
• Supporting clients through questions and out-of-stock items.

What we're looking for

• A background in interior design, architecture, industrial design, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and a naturally organized way of working.
• Good visual judgment and an understanding of scale, materials, finishes, furniture, and accessories.
• Comfort researching products and sourcing alternatives from U.S. vendors.
• The ability to compare options and make a thoughtful recommendation — not simply replace an unavailable product with the first similar item you find.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to flag questions or inconsistencies rather than quietly guessing.
• Comfort working in spreadsheets and managing a high volume of detailed information.

The logistics

• 3-month contract, with the possibility of continuing depending on performance, workload, and team needs.
• Fully remote, with availability aligned to U.S. Central Time.
• Fluent English required. Spanish is a plus — a large part of our Design Team is based in Latin America.
• Comfortable working U.S. vendor hours for sourcing and availability checks.
• Stable internet and a computer that handles spreadsheets and design files without slowing you down.

See what applies to every role at Funkit — remote working, time zone, language, and how we collaborate.