Product Design Assistant

Visual Comfort & Co. • Houston, TX

13d • $24 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The Product Design Assistant is responsible for supporting the product design process from initial concept through final design execution. This role collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are completed accurately, on time, and in alignment with brand standards and business objectives.

Requirements

• 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
• Must be authorized to work in the United States. We do not offer any type of employment-based immigration sponsorship for this role. Likewise, Visual Comfort & Co., will not provide any assistance or sign any documentation in support of any other form of immigration sponsorship or benefit including optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT).

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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation plan
• Visual Comfort covers the majority of employee medical premiums
• Competitive vision and dental coverage available starting the first of the month following your start date.
• Company-provided life insurance
• Short-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with company matching up to 4%, available beginning the first of the month following your hire date.
• Generous vacation accrual and paid time off policies.
• 7 paid holidays per year, in addition to 2 floating holidays.
• A comprehensive and structured training program, complemented by ongoing education and opportunities for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level