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Design Assistant Jobs in Houston, TX at Laura U Design Collective
Title: Design Assistant
Company: Laura U Design Collective
Location: Houston, TX
About LUDC:
Founded by Laura Umansky in 2006, the Laura U Design Collective is an award-winning firm that takes a full-service approach to residential design. Specializing in interior design and renovations, we explore creative environments that integrate beauty and function, inspired by our clients’ passions and joys.
Our Work:We design curated residential spaces that are a beautiful reflection of what’s most important to our clients. Our portfolio spans all style disciplines, from traditional to contemporary and everything in between.
Our Focus: With our exclusive focus in the residential space, we are committed to the design of home. We believe that human experience drives both the functionality and personality of every room. Our projects are bold and genuine, entirely bespoke, and designed thoughtfully, with intention.
Our Culture:Our culture is a celebration – of great design and great people. We offer a high energy environment that promotes balance, one where we are both devoted to our work and supportive of our personal joys. We are always looking for talented collaborators who hope to find purpose in their practice and share our mission.
The Role:
The Designer is an emerging professional at our firm. Working closely with design leadership, this role helps bring our clients’ design visions to life by facilitating selections, meeting on-site, coordinating with our procurement team, and assisting with the final installation of furnishings. You will meet quarterly with your Project Lead & annually with the Executive Team to review Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Key Responsibilities:
Assist the Design Team in collaboration with architects, lighting designers, audio/video contractors, developers, builders, General contractors, sub-contractors, vendors, and fabricators
Visit local vendors to drop off fabrics, furniture, lighting, finishes as needed
Visit warehouse and trades to check on production and receipt of goods
Attend site visits for Construction Administration
Under direction of your Project Lead, make design selections for the following:
Architectural Materials
Furnishings
Fabrics
Lighting
Art & Accessories
Under direction of Project Lead, produce Interior Architectural drawings:
Plans, elevations, sections, details
Plumbing & Lighting layouts
Custom Millwork: kitchen, closets, bathrooms, etc…
Tile designs
Prepare orders for projects
Assist in the production of detailed pricing and ordering documents
Coordinate with in-house procurement and logistics team
To Be Successful You Are:
Degreed and Experienced:
BA, BFA, or BS in Interior Design or Architecture from an accredited program
2+ years of residential design experience
Able to hand draft and sketch at a beginner level
Proficient in AutoCAD
Tech Minded: Revit, Sketchup, and 3D rendering a plus
StudioWeb: will train
Microsoft Office: Word: Proficient Excel: Proficient PowerPoint: Proficient Outlook: Proficient
An excellent communicator, both written and verbal
Able to comfortably interact with High Net Worth clients
Exceptional with maintaining a balanced workflow, while meeting deadlines: you are a highly organized, self-motivated problem solver
LUDC Perks and Benefits:
A Flexible/Hybrid work environment that promotes working from home and in the studio
Unlimited PTO
Our studio is closed for 2 weeks during the Holiday Season
Half-day Fridays EVERY …
