Product Design Assistant

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

$24/hr - $26/hr

Entry Level

Visual Comfort & Co. is the premier resource for decorative and architectural lighting, and they are seeking a Product Design Assistant. This role is responsible for supporting the product design process, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are completed accurately and on time.

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Responsibilities

Facilitate coordination of design activities across cross-functional teams and stakeholders throughout various stages of the product design process
Manage the preparation, processing, and maintenance of design-related documents, records, and project information
Monitor and maintain the accuracy of product, design, and project data throughout the design lifecycle
Collect and present market intelligence, trends, and competitive information to support design decisions
Facilitate communication and collaboration between internal teams
Prepare presentations, reports, and supporting materials for design reviews, meetings, and key business initiatives
Works effectively with others in a team environment to accomplish organizational goals and to identify and resolve problems

Qualification

Required

1–3 years of experience in design, merchandising, product development, visual merchandising, interior design, or a related creative field
Bachelor's degree with specialization in art, industrial/product design, fashion merchandising, interior design or a related field
High-level skills using Microsoft and Adobe suites of products
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Excellent interpersonal skills; including oral and written communication, customer service, and teamwork
Capable of planning and organizing priorities using sound judgment, professionalism, and malleability to meet evolving deadlines and deliverables
Proactive and motivated personality with a keen eye for detail and focus on producing quality results

Preferred

Benefits

Work-Life Balance: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Training & Developmen t: A comprehensive and structured training program, complemented by ongoing education and opportunities for career advancement.
Paid Time Off: Generous vacation accrual and paid time off policies.
Holidays: 7 paid holidays per year, in addition to 2 floating holidays.
Health Benefits: Visual Comfort covers the majority of employee medical premiums, and offers competitive vision and dental coverage available starting the first of the month following your start date.
Insurance: Company-provided life insurance and short-term disability coverage.
Retirement: 401(k) plan with company matching up to 4%, available beginning the first of the month following your hire date.

Visual Comfort & Co. is a consumer goods company offering lighting fixtures and portable lighting products.

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