Butter Lutz Interiors Senior Associate Designer Austin, TX · Full time Company website

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Butter Lutz Interiors, based in Austin, Texas, specializes in transforming residential spaces nationwide into personalized sanctuaries that blend sophistication with functionality. Since 2008, they have focused on delivering "smart luxury"—a balance of timeless beauty and modern practicality. Their design philosophy centers on creating tailored, timeless spaces that reflect the client’s vision and lifestyle. They prioritize a client-centered approach, fostering relationships to understand unique needs and collaborating with architects, builders, and artisans for seamless execution. They create designs inspired by Austin’s unique culture, aiming for lasting beauty, comfort, and functionality.

The Associate Designer or Senior Associate Designer will assist with various design projects under the direction of the Team Lead, including the Principal, Design Director, and/or Senior Designer, This role involves providing support to the design team, maintaining the sample library, and ensuring smooth project operations.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with a large number of projects simultaneously.
• Prepare CFAs, manage ordering follow-up, memo returns, and sampling.
• Create Construction Drawings, sketches, and specifications.
• Prepare for site visits, take site measurements, and photos.
• Develop lookbooks and schedules.
• Create items and proposals in Studio Designer.
• Assist with client presentations and note-taking.
• Create drawings in Sketchup and Layout.
• Manage work order creation and follow-up.
• Assist with installations.
• Manage design department filing and binder upkeep.
• Run errands and provide general Designer and Expeditor assistance.
• Track project and BLI time using Clockify.
• Ensure on-time delivery of products and services from vendors.
• Participate in networking, client lead generation, and marketing opportunities.
• Attend design classes, seminars, and training.
• Initial client setup including binders, files, lookbook, selection sheet, project management sheet, and custom room list.
• Proactive communication with clients and team members.
• Produce conceptual sketches, floor plans, sources, vendor options, materials, colors, and all conceptual options.
• Assist in creating client investment allocations and detailed project budgets.
• Research, design, and source all items necessary for projects.
• Prepare presentation documentation and materials.
• Assist with quoting and implementation of concepts.
• Create detailed specifications and manage CFAs.
• Review shop drawings and submittals.

Qualifications:

• Excellent oral, written and graphic communication skills.  
• Knowledge of the design process including specification of materials, FF&E, and project management. 
• Experience or proficiency in Google Suite, Studio Designer, SketchUp, Layout, and Adobe Creative Suite, Clickup (or similar), Clockify (or similar), Programa. 
• Desire and ability to work in a creative, service-oriented environment and prioritize while performing on multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Team-oriented. 
• Detail oriented and accuracy of documentation and drawings.
• Resourceful proactive problem solver.
• Resilient to coping with project demands & able to prioritize duties and work effectively. 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design. 
• Commercial and residential interior design experience preferred. 
• Knowledge of building codes and building systems.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience working in the interior design field.

**What We Offer:**

• A vibrant and collaborative work environment.
• Exciting and diverse projects that challenge and inspire.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Competitive salary and benefits.

If you are a creative visionary with a passion for interior design and a track record of successful project delivery, we invite you to be a part of our dynamic team. We look forward to welcoming a new Associate Designer to our design family.