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AWC

Electrical Designer EPLAN

Baton Rouge, LA

... practices * Assist with troubleshooting, design optimization, and continuous improvement ... Strong experience designing industrial electrical and automation systems using EPLAN, AutoCAD ...

AWC, Inc

Electrical Designer EPLAN

Baton Rouge, LA

... practices * Assist with troubleshooting, design optimization, and continuous improvement ... Strong experience designing industrial electrical and automation systems using EPLAN, AutoCAD ...

AWC

Electrical Designer EPLAN

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

... practices * Assist with troubleshooting, design optimization, and continuous improvement ... Strong experience designing industrial electrical and automation systems using EPLAN, AutoCAD ...

Brown & Root

Lead Designer

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

Position Requirements * Work is generally performed in an office environment however short-term field assignments may be required, and work schedules may include overtime hours. * Candidates must ...

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Brown & Root

Lead Designer

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

Position Requirements * Work is generally performed in an office environment however short-term field assignments may be required, and work schedules may include overtime hours. * Candidates must ...

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Brown and Root

Lead Designer

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

Position Requirements * Work is generally performed in an office environment however short-term field assignments may be required, and work schedules may include overtime hours. * Candidates must ...

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Kuvare

Actuary Assistant

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

The Program is designed with the objective to develop Fellows in the Society of Actuaries. What you ... business • Assist in preparation of Statutory Annual and Quarterly Statements • Update ...

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How much do assistant designer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant designer in Baton Rouge, LA is $21.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $25.05 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does an assistant designer typically collaborate with senior designers and other departments during a project?

As an Assistant Designer, you will work closely with senior designers by supporting them in tasks such as creating mood boards, preparing technical drawings, and sourcing materials. Collaboration often extends to working with production teams, merchandisers, and sometimes suppliers to ensure design concepts are accurately developed and executed. Regular team meetings and feedback sessions are common, providing opportunities to learn from experienced professionals and contribute ideas. Effective communication and organization are key to thriving in this collaborative environment.

What is the difference between Assistant Designer vs Junior Designer?

AspectAssistant DesignerJunior Designer
Required CredentialsAssociate's degree or relevant certification, some experienceBachelor's degree in design or related field, entry-level experience
Work EnvironmentSupports senior designers, collaborates on projectsExecutes design tasks under supervision, learns industry standards
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in fashion, graphic, interior design firmsEntry-level role in similar industries, often overlapping with assistant roles

The Assistant Designer typically supports senior designers and requires some experience or certification, while the Junior Designer is an entry-level role focused on executing design tasks under supervision. Both roles are common in creative industries like fashion, graphic, and interior design, but the Assistant Designer often involves more support responsibilities and collaboration with senior staff.

How much do assistant designers make?

Assistant designers typically earn between $40,000 and $60,000 annually, depending on experience, industry, and location. In larger markets or specialized fields, salaries can be higher, and additional skills such as proficiency in design software may influence compensation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an assistant designer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Assistant Designer, you need a solid understanding of design principles, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite or similar software, and often a relevant degree or diploma in design. Familiarity with design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and experience with project management platforms is typically expected. Strong attention to detail, creativity, effective communication, and the ability to take feedback set successful candidates apart. These skills and qualities are crucial for supporting senior designers, delivering high-quality work, and ensuring smooth project workflows.

What is an assistant designer?

Although there are assistant designers in many industries, such as graphic design and marketing, in the fashion industry, an assistant designer works under the direction of a lead designer. You create and design new products or improve/modify existing products. Typically, a fashion house’s creative director develops a theme or structure to a collection. These are then interpreted by the art director and designers who create the actual look of each piece for a collection. Your duties are to sketch and design individual pieces, create color boards, and prepare tech sheets, which have the design specifications for the manufacturer to follow during production.

What does an assistant designer do?

An assistant designer supports lead designers by helping develop concepts, creating sketches, preparing design presentations, and managing project details. They often use design software such as Adobe Creative Suite and collaborate with teams to ensure project deadlines are met. This role typically requires strong organizational skills and a basic understanding of design principles.
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Infographic showing various Assistant Designer job openings in Baton Rouge, LA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,819 per year, or $21.5 per hour.

Distribution Designer Helper-Senior

Entergy

Baton Rouge, LA

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

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Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 84 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

29th of 53 rated energy and utility

Job description

Job Title: Distribution Designer Helper-Senior

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite 

Legal Entity: Entergy Louisiana, LLC 

***This position will be filled as a Helper-Distribution Designer - Senior Distribution Designer  based on experience.***

HELPER- DISTRIBUTION DESIGNER

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Under close supervision, following specific instructions as to methods and working details must be willing and able to perform the more elementary drafting, prepare dimension drawings, prepare routine simple estimates, keep map and operating records, and be qualified to do the following and related work in the department to which he is assigned:

1. Meet regularly with external/internal customers to discuss and determine specific requirements to provide service in each situation and negotiate facilities layout, point of service, and proposed service date using the most efficient and cost effective method of meeting the customer’s needs while adhering to existing codes, standards and policies, as related to his work.

2. Conduct field investigations; evaluate possible service alternatives, determine the appropriate standards and/or specifications; prepare accurate construction drawings and material/labor estimates; interpret customer survey plats; assist in engineering calculations, tables, layouts, studies, and reports, as related to his work.

3. Communicate and/or negotiate right of way easements and/or permits and determine right of way clearing needs. Prepare and secure appropriate right of way documents and drawings in accordance with Entergy Standards.

4. Interpret and document the appropriate tariffs, policies, and procedures related to the Contribution in Aid of Construction (CIAC) process.

5. Serve as the one-point of contact for the customer during the design phase and as needed after the design package has been released for scheduling and construction.

6. Communicate and coordinate assigned projects with all Entergy departments and appropriate personnel.

7. Approve, release and assist/create project designs when authorized.

8. Follow and adhere to all Entergy safe work practices/policies, which include attending and participating in daily/monthly safety meetings.

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must have one of the following:

  • 1 years field operations experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering), OR
  • Completion of Entergy’s Technical Personal Development Program (TPDP), OR
  • 2 Year Technical Associate Degree in a related field from an accredited school, OR
  • A minimum of 60 College hours toward a 4 year degree in a related field from an accredited school, AND

2. Willing and able to communicate effectively with customers, department management, co-workers, and other groups related to the design, scheduling and construction of work through written and oral skills.

3. Within six months after employment, know and understand Entergy’s safety rules, be willing and able to administer all approved methods of first aid/CPR.

4. Must complete Designer Training Modules within 18 months.

5. Must maintain a valid driver’s license.

C. PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be willing and able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, to include but not limited to:

  • Have strength and endurance adequate for arduous labor as circumstances may require.

D. PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Be alert in observing hazards in order to help avoid accidents.

2. Be willing and able to work in unusual surroundings, as well as the normal working conditions pertaining to this job.

3. Be willing and able to receive and execute orders and instructions in such a manner as to inspire respect and confidence of superiors and co- workers.

4. Be willing and able to meet the public in a pleasant, professional, and tactful manner

DISTRIBUTION DESIGNER

A. JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Under directive supervision, with some latitude for planning orlaying out of working details, must be willing and able to perform responsible work in connection with drafting technical work in field or office, prepare dimension drawings, prepare estimates, keep map and operating records, and be qualified to do the following and related work in the department to which assigned:

  1. Meet regularly with external/internal customers to discuss and determine specific requirements to provide service in each situation and negotiate facilities layout, point of service, and proposed service date using the most efficient and cost effective method of meeting the customer’s needs while adhering to existing codes, standards and policies, as related to this work.
  2. Conduct field investigations; evaluate possible service alternatives, determine the appropriate standards and/or specifications; prepare accurate construction drawings and material/labor estimates; interpret customer survey plats; assist in engineering calculations, tables, layouts, studies, and reports, as related to his work.
  3. Communicate and/or negotiate right of way easements and/or permits and determine right of way clearing needs.  Prepare and secure appropriate right of way documents and drawings in accordance with Entergy Standards.
  4. Interpret and document the appropriate tariffs, policies, and procedures related to the Contribution in Aid of Construction (CIAC) process.
  5. Serve as the one-point of contact for the customer during the design phase and as needed afterthe design package has been released for scheduling and construction.
  6. Communicate and coordinate assigned projects with all Entergy departments and appropriate personnel.
  7. Creates, approves and releases project designs when authorized.

B. EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must meet allqualifications ofEngineering Helper orone of the following:

  • 3 Years field operations experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering),OR
  • Completion of Entergy’s Technical Personal Development Program (TPDP) and 2 years related work experience,OR
  • 2Year TechnicalAssociate Degree in a related field from an accredited school and 2 years related work experience, OR
  • A minimum of 60 College hours toward a 4 year degree in a related field from an accredited school and 2 years related work experience, OR
  • 4Year Technical Degree in a related field from an accredited school, AND

2. Willing and able to communicate effectively with customers, department management, co-workers, and other groups related to the design, scheduling and construction of work through written and oral skills.

3. Must complete Designer Training Modules within 18 months.

4. Know and understand Company's safety rules, and be willing and able to administer all approved methods of first aid/CPR.

5. Must maintain a valid driver’s license.

C. PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be willing and able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, to include but not limited to:

      a) Have strength and endurance adequate for arduous labor as circumstances may require.

D. PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Be alert in observing hazards in order to help avoid accidents.
  2. Be willing and able to work in unusual surroundings, as well as the normal working conditions pertaining to this job.
  3. Be willing and able to receive and execute orders and instructions in such a manner as to inspire respect and confidence of superiors and co-workers.
  4. Be willing and able to meet the public in a professional, pleasant and tactful manner.

SENIOR DISTRIBUTION DESIGNER

A. JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Under Class 3 supervision, must be willing and able to perform quality work in the field or office, requiring knowledge of practical engineering surveying and construction methods. Adhere to appropriate standards, specifications and policies. Accurately prepare design drawings, make computations and be qualified to do the following and related work as required in the department to which assigned:
1. Meet regularly with external/internal customers to discuss and determine specific requirements to provide service in each situation and negotiate facilities layout, point of service, and proposed service date using the most efficient and cost effective method of meeting the customer’s needs while adhering to existing codes, standards and policies, as related to this work.
2. Conduct field investigations; evaluate possible service alternatives, determine the appropriate standards and/or specifications; prepare accurate construction drawings and material/labor estimates; interpret customer survey plats; perform engineering calculations, tables, layouts, studies, and reports for review, as related to his work.
3. Communicate and/or negotiate right of way easements and/or permits and determine right of way clearing needs. Prepare and secure appropriate right of way documents and drawings in accordance with Entergy Standards.
4. Interpret and document the appropriate tariffs, policies, and procedures related to the Contribution in Aid of Construction (CIAC) process.
5. Serve as the one-point of contact for the customer during the design phase and as needed after the design package has been released for scheduling and construction.
6. Communicate and coordinate assigned projects with all Entergy departments and appropriate personnel.
7. Create, approve and release all types of project designs under general supervision.
8. Provide training, guidance, mentorship, and oversight to less experienced Designers and Helpers.
9. Follow and adhere to all Entergy safe work practices/policies, which include attending and participating in daily/monthly safety meetings.

B. EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Must meet all qualifications of Distribution Designer and one of the following:
• Four years field operations experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering) and worked 2 years as an Distribution Designer, OR
• Must have qualified and worked 3 years as an Distribution Designer, OR
OR
• Must possess a 2 Year Technical Associate Degree or 60 credit hours toward a 4 year degree in a related field from an accredited school and worked 2 years as an Distribution Designer or related work, OR
• Must possess a 4 Year Technical Degree in a related field from an accredited school and worked 1 years as an Distribution Designer or related work, AND
2. Must have a thorough knowledge of engineering and design principles, company standards, applicable electrical codes, and appropriate company processes and policies, as related to work.
3. Willing and able to communicate effectively with customers, department management, co-workers, and other groups through written and oral skills.
4. Know and understand Company's safety rules, and be able to administer all approved methods of first aid/CPR.
5. Must maintain a valid driver’s license.

C. PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Must be willing and able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, to include but not limited to:
a) Have strength and endurance adequate for arduous labor as circumstances may require.

D. PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Be alert in observing hazards in order to help avoid accidents.
2. Be willing and able to work in unusual surroundings, as well as the normal working conditions pertaining to this job.
3. Be willing and able to receive and transmit orders and instructions in such a manner as to inspire respect and confidence of superiors and co- workers.
4. Have a temperament suited to jobs where manual dexterity, precision and patience are particularly essential.
5. Be able to utilize all tools (physical and technical) pertaining to this job.
6. Be willing and able to meet the public in a professional, pleasant and tactful manner.

This position is designated as a Safety Sensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre-employment and random drug testing.

Primary Location: Louisiana-Baton Rouge Louisiana : Baton Rouge 
Job Function: Field & Skilled Trade
FLSA Status: Nonexempt 
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: GSU BARG 
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 123916
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEO page, or see statements below.

EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 
The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to per

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