Art Director for Experiential Environments

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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