Interior Design & Architectural Visualization Assistant

Part-Time | Remote | Starting at $6/hour

I am looking for a highly capable Interior Design & Architectural Assistant to support ongoing design and development work for a boutique hospitality brand. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both design thinking and technical modeling — someone who can help bring spaces to life visually while also supporting the practical work of materials research, specifications, and sourcing. This position starts part-time with flexible hours but may scale into a larger role depending on performance.

You will work directly alongside the founder and designer to help develop projects from concept ? design iteration ? visualization ? specifications ? purchasing.


ABOUT THE PROJECT -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

You will be supporting design work for Cosmic Cactus B&B, a boutique portfolio of luxury short-term rental properties located near South Padre Island / Port Isabel, Texas. The brand blends coastal beach design with playful cosmic elements, creating highly distinctive and memorable spaces for guests.

Website: ----------

Projects typically involve:

• residential hospitality interiors
• exterior architectural design
• material and finish exploration
• furniture and lighting sourcing
• 3D modeling and rendering
• design presentations and specifications

The work is fast-paced, creative, and collaborative.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I. Architectural Modeling.

MUST have strong proficiency in BOTH:
• Revit (revision of existing architectural models)
• SketchUp (design exploration models + materials testing)

This includes:
• making revisions based on markups
• cleaning and organizing models
• building interior and exterior environments
• testing materials and layouts
• preparing views for rendering


II. Rendering & Visualization

Create high-quality visualizations for design review. Preferred tools:
• Enscape
• Lumion / Twinmotion / other rendering tools acceptable

Tasks include:
• setting materials and lighting
• preparing scenes and views
• exporting renderings for presentations


III. Interior Design Support & Documentation

Assist with the interior design process, including:
• preparing & managing design presentations
• researching finishes and materials
• developing palettes and combinations
• testing materials within the 3D model
• assisting with furniture and lighting layouts

Strong finish and material knowledge is important.

IV. Sourcing & Specifications

Support the technical side of design decisions:
• sourcing furniture, fixtures, lighting, and finishes
• contacting vendors and requesting information via email
• obtaining product samples
• preparing spec documents on Google Sheets
• assisting with material takeoffs
• organizing product links and purchasing information


REQUIRED SKILLS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Must have strong proficiency in:
• Revit
• SketchUp

You should also have experience with:
• rendering software (Enscape preferred)
• Photoshop / Canva / presentation tools
• Indesign
• Google Workspace
• Familiarity with AI tools for design research and productivity is preferred.
• Comfortable exchanging working models via Google Drive or shared cloud storage and maintaining clear file naming and version control.


Design Skills --

You should have:
• strong interior design awareness
• understanding of materials and finishes
• ability to assemble cohesive palettes
• ability to translate design ideas into 3D models

Communication & Work Style --

We are looking for someone who is:
• responsive and reliable
• organized and detail-oriented
• proactive and resourceful
• creative with a strong work ethic
• comfortable working independently

You will often receive markups, design direction, or rough ideas, and will be expected to help develop and execute them.

Technical Requirements--

You must have:
• a reliable computer capable of running Revit and SketchUp
• strong internet connection
• ability to communicate via email and video calls
• Good written English communication is required.

Work Structure --
• Part-time position
• Flexible hours
• Approximately 10–20 hours per week initially

You do not need to work US hours, but must be:
• responsive to messages
• available for occasional scheduled meetings

The role may grow into more hours and responsibilities depending on performance.

COMPENSATION --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$6/hour starting rate paid hourly based on work completed. Opportunity for long-term collaboration and expanded role.

TO APPLY -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Please include:
- Portfolio showing Revit and SketchUp work
- Examples of renderings
- Your experience with interior design and materials
- Confirmation that you are proficient in both Revit and SketchUp
- Your typical weekly availability
- Please include the word “COSMIC” at the top of your application so we know you read the full description!

WHAT WE VALUE --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
This role is best suited for someone who enjoys taking ownership of work and helping bring projects to life. We are looking for someone who wants to grow alongside the project, contribute ideas, and become a trusted design collaborator.