Associate Interior Designer
Where You’ll Work: Throughout Chicagoland - onsite, at your house, in our office
Office Location: 7005 N. Glenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60626
Employment Type: Now-May 2023: ~15-20 hours/week (internship / part-time); June 2023 & beyond: Full-Time
About Lugbill Designs
Lugbill Designs is a residential design/build firm serving the greater Chicagoland area. We specialize in design/remodel projects, with a focus on whole home renovations. We also offer design consulting, accessorizing, furniture curation, and more. We love what we do. The transformations we’re able to help facilitate make a big impact on the everyday lives of those we work with.
Our clients love us for our personable, flexible approach to design and remodeling. In our engagements, we play point for clients, designing the space, sourcing materials and contractors, then managing the implementation of our vision from start to finish.
Job Summary
We’re looking for an up-and-coming design professional who isn’t afraid to work in a fast-paced environment and get their hands dirty. The ideal candidate will be in their final year of design school, looking to jump start their career for a top Chicago design firm. The hire will begin working 15-20 hours/week, ramping up to full time (40 hours) starting in May or June of 2022.
This position will require you to pivot from the office, to in-home client meetings, errands, and construction sites. No two days look alike.
You will be a key contributor. You’ll assist fellow team members, create and implement designs, help keep projects on track, and cultivate client relationships.
We’re a small company with plenty of opportunity to learn the skills you need to advance your career. You will contribute across a wide-variety of projects and disciplines, and receive personalized training and coaching from the talented team.
We’re looking for someone who is as committed to LD as we are to them. We’re devoted to taking care of our team-members, and show this by offering a flexible work schedule (including work-from-home), competitive pay, 401k matching, health reimbursements (QSEHRA), product discounts, opportunities for career advancement, and frequent lunches on LD’s dime.
Responsibilities and Duties
Client communication, including scheduling
Create floor plans and elevations via AutoCAD and SketchUp
Field measurements
Source products and materials
Assist in maintaining/organizing design sample library
Facilitate quotes from contractors and vendors
Input quotes into spreadsheets
Place and manage orders
Receive and deliver products
Support project manager
Contractor/Vendor communication to ensure quality and timelines are being met
Provide support for design meetings (organize and prepare presentations; gather samples)
Curate content for social media usage
Qualifications and Skills
Graduated, or in final year of getting Associate’s Degree (or higher) in Interior Design, Architecture or related discipline (equivalent experience may be substituted)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Go getter. Someone who proactively looks for ways to contribute.
Direct communicator who isn’t afraid to speak their mind
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Collaborative mindset
Skilled time management
Able to develop and present design concepts
Space planning
Ability to lift and move items up to 25 lbs.
Licensed to drive and access to vehicle
Technical Skills
AutoCad
Sketchup
Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets
Google Slides
Trello (preferred)
Benefits Offered
Competitive pay
Flexible hours
Hybrid work schedule (at least 3x days/week working from home)
401k matching
Health reimbursements (QSEHRA)
Frequent lunches on LD
Access to our product discounts
Please submit cover letter, resume, references, and portfolio to ------------
Where You’ll Work: Throughout Chicagoland - onsite, at your house, in our office
Office Location: 7005 N. Glenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60626
Employment Type: Now-May 2023: ~15-20 hours/week (internship / part-time); June 2023 & beyond: Full-Time
About Lugbill Designs
Lugbill Designs is a residential design/build firm serving the greater Chicagoland area. We specialize in design/remodel projects, with a focus on whole home renovations. We also offer design consulting, accessorizing, furniture curation, and more. We love what we do. The transformations we’re able to help facilitate make a big impact on the everyday lives of those we work with.
Our clients love us for our personable, flexible approach to design and remodeling. In our engagements, we play point for clients, designing the space, sourcing materials and contractors, then managing the implementation of our vision from start to finish.
Job Summary
We’re looking for an up-and-coming design professional who isn’t afraid to work in a fast-paced environment and get their hands dirty. The ideal candidate will be in their final year of design school, looking to jump start their career for a top Chicago design firm. The hire will begin working 15-20 hours/week, ramping up to full time (40 hours) starting in May or June of 2022.
This position will require you to pivot from the office, to in-home client meetings, errands, and construction sites. No two days look alike.
You will be a key contributor. You’ll assist fellow team members, create and implement designs, help keep projects on track, and cultivate client relationships.
We’re a small company with plenty of opportunity to learn the skills you need to advance your career. You will contribute across a wide-variety of projects and disciplines, and receive personalized training and coaching from the talented team.
We’re looking for someone who is as committed to LD as we are to them. We’re devoted to taking care of our team-members, and show this by offering a flexible work schedule (including work-from-home), competitive pay, 401k matching, health reimbursements (QSEHRA), product discounts, opportunities for career advancement, and frequent lunches on LD’s dime.
Responsibilities and Duties
Client communication, including scheduling
Create floor plans and elevations via AutoCAD and SketchUp
Field measurements
Source products and materials
Assist in maintaining/organizing design sample library
Facilitate quotes from contractors and vendors
Input quotes into spreadsheets
Place and manage orders
Receive and deliver products
Support project manager
Contractor/Vendor communication to ensure quality and timelines are being met
Provide support for design meetings (organize and prepare presentations; gather samples)
Curate content for social media usage
Qualifications and Skills
Graduated, or in final year of getting Associate’s Degree (or higher) in Interior Design, Architecture or related discipline (equivalent experience may be substituted)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Go getter. Someone who proactively looks for ways to contribute.
Direct communicator who isn’t afraid to speak their mind
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Collaborative mindset
Skilled time management
Able to develop and present design concepts
Space planning
Ability to lift and move items up to 25 lbs.
Licensed to drive and access to vehicle
Technical Skills
AutoCad
Sketchup
Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets
Google Slides
Trello (preferred)
Benefits Offered
Competitive pay
Flexible hours
Hybrid work schedule (at least 3x days/week working from home)
401k matching
Health reimbursements (QSEHRA)
Frequent lunches on LD
Access to our product discounts
Please submit cover letter, resume, references, and portfolio to ------------