Laura U Design Collective is hiring: Senior Interior Designer - Furnishings Desi

*We are open to candidates outside the Houston area (Dallas, Austin, San Antonio) but employees must be able to come to the Houston studio at least 2x per month.* 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. Position Overview: The Senior Designer is an important leader of our talented interior design team. You will meet weekly with your design team and the Director of Interior Design and have frequent communication with the Leadership Team. You will meet quarterly with your design team and the Director and annually with the Leadership Team to review Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Key Responsibilities: Guide your team, projects, and clients to keep clients happy. Create compelling interiors of the highest quality from concept to installation, including Programming, Conceptual/Schematic Design, Design Development, Procurement, and Installation. Manage all Budgets, Schedules, and Design Presentations & Documents. Execute on your design – highly skilled in scale, space planning, and executing design concepts. Collaborate with the Director for guidance and final review of all design presentations. Design primary spaces and manage/delegate secondary spaces for Architectural Materials, Furnishings & Fabrics, Lighting, Art & Accessories. Produce Architectural drawings, including delegation of work and final redlines of your design team’s work. Act as the point of contact on site with builders for Construction Administration. Collaborate with Purchasing and Logistics Coordinator on project variances in Budget vs Actual and scheduling. Lead and manage a small team of Associate/Junior interior designers, providing structured mentoring and quality assurance. To Be Successful You Are: Degreed and Experienced with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in interior design or architecture from an accredited program. A minimum of 6 years of interior design experience preferred. LEED certified a plus; Active Member of ASID/IIDA/AIA. Complete .3 CEUs annually. Expert in Hand Drafting/Sketching and AutoCAD; Tech Minded with Revit, Sketchup, and 3D rendering a plus. Intermediate in Studio Designer and proficient in Microsoft Office applications. An excellent communicator, both written and verbal, and an experienced manager with a desire to mentor Junior and Associate designers. Able to interact with High Net Worth clients and manage concurrent projects (up to 8 at one time). Able to maintain a balanced workflow and meet deadlines. 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 Friday. Healthcare Benefits Covered by LUDC from 50%-100% (Medical, Dental, Vision, Long term Disability, Life Insurance). Bi-annual bonusing. 401K with a 4% match. Regular team celebrations with catered lunches and outings! 50% Contribution to career-based membership dues (AIA, ASID, local chapters). Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year Expected hours: 36 per week Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance Schedule: Monday to Friday Education: Bachelor's (Required) Ability to Commute: Houston, TX 77027 (Preferred) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Houston, TX 77027 #J-18808-Ljbffr