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POSITION SUMMARY //
We are looking for an experienced Experiential designer who is passionate about integrating art, storytelling, and brand expression into the built environment. Someone who can strategically conceptualize a whole project, as well as design individual custom elements. We are looking for someone creative and energetic with a good understanding of architecture, art, and fabrication. Projects are multifaceted and highly collaborative, so a self-driven, organized, cooperative, and flexible attitude is necessary.
SKILLS AND EXPECTATIONS //
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in architecture, art fabrication, exhibit design, industrial design, or interior design
• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Ability to quickly communicate concept ideas through sketches, diagrams, mood boards, and collage
• Strong ability for written and verbal communication, including client presentations
• Experienced in 3D modeling a must. Rhino preferred
• Experienced in Adobe Creative Suite
• Highly collaborative attitude and experience working with other designers, architects, project managers, graphic designers, engineers, fabricators, lighting designers, and clients
• Ability to understand architectural drawing sets and fabrication shop drawings
• Understanding of fabrication techniques, materials, and processes
• Curiosity to learn more and push boundaries of artistic expression and fabrication
• Ability to think with your hands; proven experience in designing and building things
• Knowledge of ergonomics, Universal Design, ADA standards
• Interest and experience in Environmental Graphic concept design, development, and print mechanicals a plus
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES //
• Take a design brief and turn it into exciting, layered and strategic concept design
• Blend together environmental graphic design, 3D design, experiential design, art curation, spatial design and, wayfinding, and develop and deliver these ideas with the project team
• Prepare design decks and present to clients confidently, and passionately
• Listen and synthesize client feedback effectively, guide the team in completing work inline with client needs and wants
• Plan, manage, and complete project tasks from concepts through design documents and coordination with the engineering, fabrication, and installation teams
• Work as part of a larger design team, closely with the Creative Director and senior leadership
• Manage multiple design projects at various stages of development
• Collaborate with leadership, engineers, fabricators, and other designers to develop realistic solutions while maintaining a strong design aesthetic
• Develop creative design solutions that are in line with project goals and understand their impact on cost, production, and other variables
• Prepare graphic presentations for client review, and present work articulately
and passionately
• 3D model designs, and create renderings and other project visualizations for clients and
the public
• Create mock-up 2D graphics for the built environment, using illustrator and
/ or photoshop
• Communicate status of projects consistently to project manager and leadership
• Mentor junior designers
• Contribute to a sense of growth of a multidisciplinary design and fabrication studio
• Research and integrate art, experience design, new materials, technologies, and building methods into design ideas
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