This is not a traditional job.

This isn't an Assistant role.

It isn't a Project Manager role.

And it isn't a Chief of Staff role...yet.

We're looking for someone who wants to spend the next several years learning every aspect of building and scaling a nationally recognized luxury hospitality design company while working directly alongside the Founder.

If you've ever wanted a front-row seat to leadership, luxury real estate, design, construction, branding, sales, and business growth, this is your opportunity.

You'll work directly alongside the Founder in nearly every area of the business—client meetings, project strategy, site visits, conferences, leadership meetings, business development, and special projects.

No two days will ever look the same.

Some days you'll be walking a construction site.

Some days you'll be preparing for a keynote presentation.

Some days you'll be helping resolve a client issue.

Some days you'll be meeting investors or strategic partners.

If you enjoy variety, thrive under pressure, and love solving problems, you'll fit right in.

Compensation:

• Salary: $60,000–$75,000, depending on experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Significant growth and leadership opportunities
• Direct mentorship from the Founder
• The opportunity to help shape the future of a growing company

As we continue to scale nationwide, we're looking for a High-level Executive Assistant who can grow alongside the business and eventually become one of its future leaders.

Work Directly Alongside the Founder

• Attend client meetings and strategy sessions
• Join job site visits and project walkthroughs
• Support business development initiatives
• Prepare for speaking engagements and conferences
• Assist with strategic partnerships
• Help execute new business initiatives

Client Success & Project Coordination

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients
• Ensure clients receive proactive communication throughout their project
• Coordinate with designers, procurement, and operations teams
• Hold internal teams accountable to deadlines
• Resolve issues before they become problems
• Deliver an exceptional client experience

Leadership & Accountability

• Drive projects forward across departments
• Coordinate follow-ups from leadership meetings
• Identify bottlenecks and propose solutions
• Improve systems and processes
• Help maintain accountability across the organization

Sales & Business Development

• Participate in discovery and strategy calls
• Learn the company's sales process
• Assist in proposal preparation
• Build relationships with clients and industry partners
• Represent the company professionally at networking events

Special Projects

• Research new opportunities
• Assist with launches and strategic initiatives
• Build presentations and reports
• Solve high-impact business challenges
• Take ownership of projects from idea to execution

We're Looking For Someone Who Is

• Highly organized
• Exceptionally proactive
• Naturally charismatic
• Professional and polished
• Confident in communicating with executives and clients
• Comfortable making decisions
• Adaptable and resilient
• Curious and eager to learn
• Solution-oriented
• Accountable and dependable
• Comfortable with travel
• Passionate about growth and leadership

Required:

• 3+ years of experience in client-facing, operations, project management, hospitality, real estate, construction, consulting, or similar environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel
• Ability to work in person from Asheville, NC

Preferred:

• Hospitality, luxury service, architecture, interior design, construction, or real estate experience
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders
• Public speaking or networking experience
• Business mindset

What Success Looks Like

Within your first year, you'll:

• Build trusted relationships with clients and partners
• Become the Founder’s go-to person for execution and follow-through
• Lead client communication and keep projects moving
• Represent the company professionally in meetings and on job sites
• Learn sales, operations, and leadership from the inside out
• Take ownership of high-impact initiatives across the business

Ishita Interiors is a luxury hospitality design firm specializing in vacation homes, boutique hotels, resorts, and high-performing short-term rentals across the United States.

We combine architecture, interior design, guest psychology, and strategic planning to help investors create unforgettable guest experiences while maximizing property performance.