Senior Design Assistant Job at A. Lantz Design in Carmel

Job Description : Senior Design Assistant

Date Posted : July 31, 2024

About A. Lantz Design and Lantz Collective

A. Lantz Design creates inspired lifestyle interior designs for the most discerning clients across the country. A. Lantz Design is part of the Lantz Collective family and is made of Principal Designer, Amanda Lantz, artist and father to Amanda, Barry Lantz, and the talented Lantz Collective team.

A. Lantz Design designs with the client’s personal aesthetic and lifestyle objectives in mind, incorporating luxury brands and layered items from unexpected places.

With two locations in Carmel, Indiana and Naples, Florida, the A. Lantz Design team is able to service clients nationwide with meticulous attention to detail and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

A. Lantz Design and Lantz Collective caters primarily to expansive residential estates and opulent commercial projects. Each project is carefully curated, incorporating bespoke elements, luxurious materials, and cutting-edge technology to surpass the highest standards of luxury living and working environments.

A. Lantz Design and Lantz Collective have been seen in Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, Traditional Home, The New York Times, Luxe Magazine, Florida Design, Designers Today, Modern Luxury Interiors, and in the Rizzoli book : More is More is More featuring their Kips Bay Dallas 2021 Showhouse Design!

The Lantz Collective team of seasoned professionals collaborates closely with clients to understand their unique vision, delivering personalized solutions that exceed expectations and elevate the art of luxury living.

Job Description : Senior Design Assistant

Our luxury interior design firm is growing! We are looking for an experienced, talented, knowledgeable, and extremely organized Senior Design Assistant to join our dynamic team.

This individual will play a pivotal role in executing exceptional and sophisticated interior design projects. Candidate must have a strong background in luxury interior design, possess exceptional organizational skills, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

This role requires a keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with designers, clients, and vendors.

This position works closely with principal designer, Amanda Lantz. Thank you in advance for reviewing the list of responsibilities and qualifications :

Responsibilities :

Project Oversight : Work closely with the principal designer, project manager, and the design team to coordinate and oversee various aspects of high-volume design projects, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met.

Assist in leading the design team and provide assistance to ensure deadlines are met.

• Professional Client Interaction : Attend client meetings, take extensive notes, and communicate professionally with clients with the utmost attention to detail and client satisfaction.
• Material Sourcing and Selection : Collaborate with vendors to source and select high-end materials, furniture, and accessories in alignment with project specifications and design vision.
• CAD Drafting : Create detailed and accurate CAD drawings for projects, including floor plans, elevations, and detailed millwork drawings in addition to reviewing junior design assistant’s drawings to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with design intent.
• Space Planning : Assist in space planning layout designs, ensuring optimal use of space while adhering to design principals and client requirements.

Ensure all measurements are accurate.

• Documentation : Prepare, organize, and manage project documentation, including but not limited to, mood boards, client notes, project schedules, and updating items progress in our firm’s software system : Studio Designer
• Team Collaboration : Foster a collaborative and positive work environment by effectively liaising with designers, architects, builders, and other team members to ensure seamless project execution and to ensure design concepts can translate into functionality.

This includes working with fellow team members to ensure success.

• Vendor Management : Build and maintain positive relationships with vendors, suppliers, warehouse & delivery companies, and assist with negotiating terms and ensuring the highest quality standards.
• Work with minor oversight to perform assignments including conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning, and construction documentation
• Interact with architects and builders to get ahead of any foreseen challenges
• Actively participates in project installations
• Provide extensive and rapid-fire knowledge of vendors, materials, and resources
• Be wildly creative and push the boundaries!

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Design or related field
• Minimum of three years professional senior design experience
• Formulates designs which are practical, aesthetic, and conducive to intended purposes
• Advanced in AutoCAD
• Familiarity in REVIT
• Extremely verse in materials, surfaces, furniture systems and specifications
• Extremely knowledgeable with architectural details
• Advanced in developing design concepts
• Background in using design software (we use Studio Designer)
• Able to develop or obtain external architectural and engineering resources
• Excellent time and people management, communication, collaboration, and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines at one time, in addition to working independently
• Ability to resolve complex design and communication issues
• Ability to accommodate some regional and national travel when needed
• Must provide work examples and / or portfolio when applying

Compensation and Benefits :

Hours : Mostly Monday Friday 9 : 00 am 5 : 00 pm

Location of position : Carmel, IN (in-person)

Wage : Very competitive

Health Benefits : Medical, Dental and Vision insurance available

Other Benefits : 401K (after one full year)

PTO : PTO is offered and major holidays

Interested in applying for this position?

Please email : [email protected]

Please include your resume, a link to your work / portfolio, and a brief intro about yourself in the body of your email.

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