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:

Frequent Communication with Director of Interior Design and Upper Management

Meet weekly with Director
Meet quarterly with Management to review Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

Key Responsibilities:

Create compelling interiors of the highest quality from concept to installation:

Programming

Conceptual/Schematic Design
Design Development
Management of Budgets & Schedules
Execute on your design

Select and manage all FF&E:

Architectural Materials
Furnishings
Fabrics
Lighting
Art & Accessories

Produce Interior Architectural drawings: plans, elevations, sections, details

Plumbing & Lighting layouts
Custom Millwork: kitchen, closets, bathrooms, etc...
Tile designs
Production of detailed ordering documents

Produce clear and detailed finish schedules

Produce presentations to convey your design clearly to clients using this software:

Powerpoint
AutoCAD
Excel
Lead and manage a small team of Associate/Junior interior designers

Structured Mentoring

Clear delegation of tasks on each project

Review work for quality assurance

Open to giving Constructive criticism and feedback

Verbal/written performance plan as needed (with HR)

Collaborate with architects, lighting designers, audio/video contractors, developers, builders, General contractors, sub-contractors, vendors, and fabricators

Collaborate with Purchasing Agent to ensure timely and accurate order of project items

Submit spec sheet/work order for each item
Meet weekly to review all project expediting
Address any issues in a timely fashion
Track any project ordering variances
Submit change orders to clients as needed
Create budget vs. actual document to submit to Creative Director for review
Schedule installations
Submit damage claims to PA for processing or return
Attend all project installations to ensure your designs are executed perfectly and to the client’s satisfaction

Meet with client to “Reveal” their new interior and answer questions

Follow up with client on any issues or additions after each project installation

To Be Successful You Are:

Degreed and Experienced
A Bachelors or Masters degree in interior design or architecture from an accredited program
A minimum of 5 years of interior design experience preferred
LEED certified a plus
Active Member of ASID/IIDA/AIA
Complete .3 CEUs annually
A Hand Drafting/Sketching expert
An AutoCAD expert
Tech Minded
Revit, Sketchup, and 3D rendering a plus
Studio Designer (online platform): Intermediate
Microsoft Office:
Word: Expert
Excel: Advanced
PowerPoint: Advanced
Outlook: Proficient, will train
An excellent communicator, both written and verbal
Able to interact with High Net Worth clients
Able to 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 – We close the studio at 1pm after our All-Hands Champagne Friday celebratory meeting
Healthcare Benefits Covered by LUDC from 50%-100% (Medical, Dental, Vision, Long term Disability, Life Insurance)
Bi-annual bonusing
401K with a 4% match
We regularly celebrate our team with catered lunches and team outings!
50% Contribution to career-based membership dues (AIA, ASID, local chapters)

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