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

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Dates of posting: 5/19/23

Position title: Assistant project manager to eventually become project manager
Company name: Brian Hebert wood works

Job description and qualifications:

• Utilize Alpha cam, Cabinet ware, and Cabinet vision (if you have used any other drawing platform this will come very naturally and easy to you)
• Researches, develops and/or recommends materials for construction and manufacturing process.
• Will work directly with Project managers, and Superintendents on job sites.
• Strong written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment both in the office and be able to relay information to the men in the shop.
• Have familiarity with Microsoft office programs (Excel primarily for taking care of inventory)
• Most importantly is someone with Character who is willing to be a good listener who wants to learn, be a problem solver, and have a motivated self-starter personality.
• This is not a temporary position we are looking for someone who wants to come on learn and work in what is a very happy, laid back, but hard working, family environment.

Application materials: resume

Contact person/email:

• Rene Hebert

• Jenna Raymond email: rhebert-bhww@bellsouth.net

 

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Dates of Posting: 4/12/23

Position Title: Industrial Designer
Company Name: Skeeter Performance Fishing Boats

Job Description and Responsibilities:
Conceptualizes and defines all aspects of form, function, aesthetics, and end user interface, while meeting defined criteria for product features, cost, manufacturability, and project schedules. Creates and maintains engineering and assembly drawings.

• Product Design and Development
• Creates 2d sketches and illustrations to propose concepts for new and existing designs.
• Stays current with product design trends.
• Color trend forecasting.
• Utilizes Solidworks to create solid models and 2D drawings necessary for manufacturing parts.
• Utilizes Solidworks and Rhino to create 3D models based on scan data through reverse engineering.
• Researches, develops and/or recommends materials for construction and manufacturing processes.
• Works directly with Project Managers and the R&D department on multiple projects.
• Designs upholstery patterns for interior boat parts and custom boat covers.
• Assists in prototype development and product testing.
• Prioritizes work duties and follows through on action items.

CAD Operation

• Solid Modeling and Parametric modeling
• 3D surface modeling
• Detail drawings
• Design layouts
• Templates – Production and R&D
• All other duties as assigned

Skills/Qualifications:

• 0-5 years’ experience in a product design or design engineering role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design or related field.
• Proficient with 3D CAD software and surface modeling is a must.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment is a must.
• Must submit a portfolio link or file with your application.

Company Website: https://skeeteremployment.com/positions/designer/
Please apply through the website.
Application Materials: Portfolio and Resume

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Dates of Posting: 3/28/23

Position Title: Industrial Design Intern
Company Name: Deka

Job Description and Qualifications:
DEKA Research and Development, housed in Manchester, NH, has an exciting opportunity for a passionate, creative design intern interested in working within a highly technical design and engineering environment. As a design intern you will be given the opportunity to work on solutions that directly contribute to projects. You will be given both the mentorship and autonomy that enables you to do your best work.

The design team at DEKA works on a variety of technology driven products such as: robotic prosthetics for amputee veterans; dialysis machines and other medical products for home use; devices for hospital environments; mobility devices that aim to empower the user; machines that purify water in regions where there is no clean water; autonomous delivery robots; and solutions for clean sustainable energy. If working on products that are meaningful is important to you then we would like to hear from you.

DEKA offers Internships and Co-Ops for full time students* (must be at least 18 years of age). Internships last a minimum of 10 weeks, 12 preferred. All summer internships must start no later than June 19, 2023.

Responsibilities:

• Concept ideation – the gamut: 2D, 3D, digital and analog, physical models
• Interface with design group and engineers on a day-to-day basis
• Conduct project-based research: user and product benchmarking

What you’ll be exposed to:

• Industrial Design
• UX Design
• Human Factors Engineering
• Multi-disciplined engineering environment
• Medical device product development
• Unparalleled prototyping facilities

Skills/Qualifications:

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Industrial Design or Product Design program.
• Must have a portfolio and resume available for review. A portfolio should show a breadth of projects and be representative of the candidate’s best work showcasing thinking and design process.
• Strong sketching skills
• An interest in medical device product development
• Good 3D/model-making & fabrication skills with 3D Parametric CAD experience such as SolidWorks
• Good Graphic/visual design skills
• Quick study, fast learning
• Adobe Creative Suites (illustrator, photoshop, in-design)
• Previous internship experience preferred

About DEKA:
One hour from the beach, Boston, and the mountains, the historic Amoskeag Millyard once housed the largest textile mills in the world. It is now home to DEKA Research and Development, where we are taking the same innovation and cutting-edge technology into the modern age.

Behind DEKA’s brick walls sits a team of professionals who strive to make a difference every day through thoughtful engineering, design, and manufacturing. Here at DEKA, some of the most innovative and life-changing products of our time are created, and new ideas are always welcome and explored.
 
Public transportation is available and routes/schedules can be found by visiting the Manchester Transit Authority website, www.mtabus.org.

Please be aware that we try to make sure that our internship opportunities are well defined and will provide a unique experience. We understand that most candidates would like to know if they have a placement as soon as possible, but at DEKA it takes more time than other companies at we review every application that is submitted. We will try to let you know as soon as we can, but encourage you to pursue other opportunities as well.

*Applicants without a portfolio will not be considered.
*Applicants should be aware that short-term housing options in Manchester, NH are limited and that DEKA is not able to assist with housing.
*A full time student is defined as being enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits per semester at an undergraduate program, or a minimum of 9 credits per semester for a graduate program

Company Website: http://www.dekaresearch.com/

Application Materials: Portfolio and Resume
Contact Person/email: Curtis Vice cvice@dekaresearch.com

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Dates of Posting: Monday March 27, 2023

Position Title: Interior Design Internship
Company Name: Lee LedBetter & Associates

Job Description and Qualifications:
Lee LedBetter Interior Design Internship – New Orleans, Louisiana
Lee Ledbetter & Associates is looking for an eager applicant looking to grow their skillset and gain experience in high‐end residential and commercial design. You would be working directly with the design team gaining hand’s‐on experience in the interiors industry. We find mentorship important and would like to give any candidate wide exposure to the design process. While the position would mostly entail help with project organizational tasks such as maintenance of our fabric and materials library, trade account set ups, stock checks and similar, we would also like someone that is able to assist with AutoCAD, Photoshop, presentations, invoices, sourcing, etc. if/when the opportunity arises.

Responsibilities:

• Support the interior designers in the following:
• Aid in organization of office systems (vendor account database, trade accounts, folder organization per project)
• Maintenance on resource library and helping keep up to date
• Pricing, stock, producing quotes for purchases
• Assist design team in sourcing and selecting product and materials
• Assist in organizing and set‐up of client presentations and correspondence.
• May also be called to help produce AutoCAD drawings, Photoshop images, and other similar graphics documents

Skills/Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual seeking progressively more responsibility
• Software (current versions):
  • AutoCAD (minimum 1 year of experience is preferred)
  • Microsoft Office Suite (proficiency)
  • Adobe Creative Suite (preferred)
• Have the ability to work a minimum of 18 hours per week with a preference of 35/40 hours
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with individuals throughout the organization with a strong team‐oriented approach
• Possess strong written, oral, and communication skills

Company Website: www.LeeLedbetter.com

Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter
Contact Person/email: interiors@leeledbetter.com

 

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Dates of Posting: Thursday March 16, 2023

Position Title: Architectural Project Manager
Company Name: CasaBella Architects, Inc.

Job Description and Qualifications:
CasaBella Architects, a commercial architecture firm located in Austin, Texas, is currently looking for a full time Architectural Designer. This position is in office.

• Project planning, design, development, and implementation
• Construction document creation using REVIT, Rhino, SketchUp, and Enscape
• Producing materials for client presentations using Photoshop and InDesign
• 3D modeling
• Product research and report preparation
• Project meeting attendance
• Programming, code, and building systems research
• Site surveys and field reviews to document existing and new construction conditions
• Other assigned duties

Benefits:

• Competitive wages
• Employee health insurance premiums covered at 100%
• IRA Retirement Plan
• Professional certification and/or development dues
• Healthy work/life balance
• Schedule flexibility
• Vacation and sick leave days
• Professional ARE examination reimbursement
• LEED Examination reimbursement

Skills/Qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher in architecture from an accredited program
• Knowledge of building design and construction
• Good listener with a thirst for knowledge
• Curious and resourceful problem solver
• Motivated and self-starter personality
• Capable of working under supervision of senior staff, as well as supporting junior staff
• Comfortable working both independently and in a collaborative environment
• Able to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Experience working in an architecture firm (0-2 years preferred)
• Working towards professional licensing
• Proficient in Revit, SketchUp, Enscape (or other rendering software), Photoshop and InDesign

Company Website: https://www.casabella-architects.com

Application Materials: Architectural Portfolio, Resume, Cover Letter
Contact Person/email: ebeaman@casabella-architects & lhoffpauir@casabella-architects.com

 

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Dates of posting: March 9, 2023 – May 9, 2023

Position Title:
Architect / Architectural Intern / Draftsman
Company Name: Ziler Architects, APAC

Job Description and Qualifications:
4.5 Day work weeks! Company paid Health Insurance and Retirement!

Ziler Architects, a Commercial Architecture firm, is currently seeking an Architectural Designer / Intern for Full-Time employment, in office.

Those interested should be proficient in using Revit .

Ziler Architects offers:

• Competitive Salaries
• Professional Fees Reimbursement
• ARE Exam Fee Reimbursement for Passed Exams
• Company Paid health insurance (100%) for Employees
• Company Paid contributions to SEP IRA Retirement account, up to 25% of your Salary.
• Performance Based Bonuses
• 3 Weeks PTO per Year, excluding Holidays

 

Company Website: www.zilerarchitects.net

Link to job posting: https://app.joinhandshake.com/emp/jobs/7116298

Application Materials: Resume, Portfolio, Examples of Revit Work
Contact person/email: Sean Primeaux, sean@zilerarchitects.net

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Dates of posting: Tuesday March 7, 2023

Position Title: Draftsman/Designer
Company Name: Revival Timberworks

Job Description:
Revival Timberworks is a heavy timber framing company specializing in traditional joinery techniques and heirloom furniture. We design, fabricate, and install pergolas, pavilions, truss systems, and framing systems for new homes; using pegged mortise and tenon joinery. In this position, you will collaborate with clients, subcontractors, and coworkers to design, develop, and model a range of projects, bring them to a finished drawing set, and assist in estimating costs for various aspects of a given project. You will also attend meetings to present your work to clients, assist in specification and ordering for project components, and occasionally be asked to create graphics or formats for internal documents.
Qualifications:
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Acrobat, etc.)
• Basic understanding of Adobe Suite programs (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, etc.)
• Able to use modeling programs to develop projects and output a finished set of plans (Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, etc.)
• Can use rendering software to convey designs to clients (Lumion, V-Ray, Twinmotion, etc.)

Company Website: https://revivaltimberworks.com

Application Materials: Resume and Portfolio
Contact: Sam Campbell – sam.campbell@revivaltimberworks.com

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Dates of posting: Monday February 27, 2023

Position Title: Project Specialists, Architecture
Company Name: Corgan

Job Description and Qualifications:
Are you committed to building relationships with and creating real value for clients through exceptional design? Corgan is actively recruiting Project Specialists, Architecture graduating in May 2023 to join our growing team. To learn more about your role as a Project Specialist, Architecture at Corgan and what it’s like to be part of our supportive, fun, and motivating culture, review the information below:

What You Need:

• Professional, NAAB accredited degree in Architecture
• Familiarity with Revit and eagerness to learn additional relevant software and programs
• Collaborative work style, professional communication skills, and careful attention to detail
• Demonstrated proactive, positive approach to problem solving

What You Will Do:

• Collaboratively work within a studio environment in one of our market sectors – aviation, data centers, healthcare, education, or commercial – to deliver the full life cycle of a project from early concept to project completion
• Explore and illustrate design concepts to solve for creative solutions for multiple clients
• Be an integral team member in the production of construction drawings
• Assist with construction administration services both in the field and in the office

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401K matching, ESOP, bonus potential, and more)
• Local wellness initiatives with access to company health platform – RALLY (gym membership discounts, organized group fitness activities, access to wellness rooms, etc.)
• Corgan pays 100% of ARE exam fees after each exam section is passed
• Community service events that support our local communities
• Continuous educational support through our Corgan University Program
• Various events (happy hours, holiday party, quarterly team building activities, summer picnic, etc.)
• Weekly design presentations at Forum

Company Website: Corgan

Link to job posting: Project Specialist, Architecture | May Grad 2023 in Dallas, Texas | Careers at Dallas (icims.com)
please apply through the provided link

Application Materials: Resume and Portfolio

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