Product Design Assistant

Visual Comfort • Houston, TX

12d • 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

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

• Training & Development: 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.

What This Job Offers

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