Employers

In an effort to greater serve the design community and
more quickly connect current students with professional (internship/job) opportunities, the SoAD has re-developed
this job board and are requesting particular information from employers seeking to hire students, please see below:

Dates of posting:
Position Title:
Company Name:
Job Description and Qualifications:
Company Website:
Link to job posting (if applicable):
Application Materials:
Contact person/email:

Any employer who is interested in hiring students, please
direct all job posting inquiries to Associate Professor Adam Feld,  adam.feld@louisiana.edu, who will update this page weekly with new information. Once posted, jobs will remain on this page until the end of the semester unless requested to be taken down early.

SoAD Students

Please check this page regularly for any updates and opportunities.

Job Posts

Date of posting: 4/16/25

Date of Posting: 4/16/25
Position Title: Design Coordinator
Company Name: LA Craftsmen
Website: https://www.lacraftsmen.com
Contact Person: Lauren Dupuy
Contact Email: laurend@lacraftsmen.com

Job Description & Qualifications:
We are seeking a Design Coordinator to join our team. We are a local general contractor, looking to hire an organized, dependable individual who is seeking part-time employment. Opportunity for growth is available with flexible scheduling. Ideal position for Interior Design major or someone with interest or previous experience in the field of design, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Work with and communicate daily with interior designers, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Track client design finishes and fixture selections and changes, communicate selections and changes with team members as it relates to the construction process.
• Originate and maintain interior design schedules within required deadlines; modify design documentation to maintain accurate project records.
• Work from beginning of construction phase through end of construction phase, to assist clients with available selections, providing samples, and determining final selections in the home-building process.
• Translate information from architectural/building plans as it relates to design needs.
• Active team participant, fostering a collaborative and creative work environment.
• Develop and implement design strategies and tracking tools that align with company goals and client needs.
• Maintain organization of digital and office file systems; communicate changes or modifications related to file systems or documentation to team.
• Oversee multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
• Function in a professional manner, as to build and foster client relationships and maintain open communication with clients and others related to the project.
• Communicate regularly with General Contractor, Project Estimators, Projector Managers, Accounting Manager, field employees, subcontractors, and suppliers to coordinate client needs.
• Comfortable participating in meetings regularly, with the need to discuss and review design concepts during construction meetings.
• Display knowledge of or willing to learn fundamentals in construction as it relates to the field of design.
• Display professionalism and honesty when working with clients, team members, and others involved throughout the entire construction process.
• Photography and social media content manager.
• Responsible for coordination and ordering of marketing materials and other business products.

Qualifications

• Prefer Interior Design major or someone with related work experience, or in a related field.
• Previous experience in business or business administration is a plus.
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with clients, team members and suppliers.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail.
• Must have experience with Excel.

Application Materials needed: resume
Job Type: Part-time
Work Location: In person