Medium
Senior Project Designer, Branding / Environmental Graphic Design
Medium, Irvine, California, United States, 92713
Overview
Are you ready to join a growth-oriented team where creativity meets innovation? Ware Malcomb is a dynamic and forward-thinking design firm committed to pushing the boundaries. Our team-oriented, collaborative approach ensures that every project blends visionary design with seamless project delivery, with active engagement in the community and the industry.
As a Senior Project Designer at Ware Malcomb, you will be responsible for research, strategy and concept development, all design phases, and implementation/coordination of environmental graphics, wayfinding and placemaking solutions for corporate office, healthcare, retail, industrial, and multifamily projects.
Responsibilities
Client engagement and management from determination of project goals to presenting project information and design solutions, building consensus on decisions, and developing ongoing relationships for potential new business
Create and develop design options and project presentation materials; push creative boundaries with a strong sense of design for three-dimensional context and environment
Prepare design documentation and direct/coordinate with production design staff to document design and prepare production-ready art files for fabrication
Prepare and distribute Requests for Proposals for the implementation scope of work, coordinate the bid process, and assist client in reviewing/awarding bids
Review shop drawings, print proofs and samples; lead implementation phase coordination, prepare/review punch lists, and coordinate project close-out activities
Lead project phases by planning, scheduling, coordinating, and developing project work plans; manage budgets and ensure financial success through regular review of budget reports, pre-billing reports and invoices
Qualifications
Minimum of 6-12 years of environmental graphic design, wayfinding, and placemaking experience preferred
Experience with concept through construction administration phases of work
Strong presentation skills to communicate strategies and solutions
Project management, time management and organizational skills to lead and service multiple concurrent projects
Expertise in code research and requirements related to signage, wayfinding and environmental graphic elements
Expertise in Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, CAD Tools)
Working knowledge of SketchUp, Revit or other 3D modeling is a plus
Hand sketching ability to communicate concepts is a plus
Familiarity with fabrication, installation techniques, materials and construction specifications required
Ability to read and understand architectural and engineering plans
Ability to plan and execute project work plans, including scope definition, project strategy, deliverables, and staffing resources
Experience working in the built environment and designing both 3D and 2D solutions
Strong ideation skills, critical thinking, strategic thinking, and self-motivation
Experience on multi-disciplinary projects and the ability to take direction from multiple people while prioritizing tasks
$90,000 - $120,000 a year
The compensation range is $90k-$120k, plus benefits. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, licensing, project specialty/complexity and work location. Some roles are bonus eligible.
Established in 1972, Ware Malcomb is a dynamic, forward-thinking commercial real estate design firm providing professional architecture, planning, interior design, civil engineering, branding, building measurement, structural engineering and MEP services to clients worldwide. The firm specializes in office, industrial, science & technology, healthcare, multifamily, retail, and public/institutional projects with offices across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil.
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As a Senior Project Designer at Ware Malcomb, you will be responsible for research, strategy and concept development, all design phases, and implementation/coordination of environmental graphics, wayfinding and placemaking solutions for corporate office, healthcare, retail, industrial, and multifamily projects.
Responsibilities
Client engagement and management from determination of project goals to presenting project information and design solutions, building consensus on decisions, and developing ongoing relationships for potential new business
Create and develop design options and project presentation materials; push creative boundaries with a strong sense of design for three-dimensional context and environment
Prepare design documentation and direct/coordinate with production design staff to document design and prepare production-ready art files for fabrication
Prepare and distribute Requests for Proposals for the implementation scope of work, coordinate the bid process, and assist client in reviewing/awarding bids
Review shop drawings, print proofs and samples; lead implementation phase coordination, prepare/review punch lists, and coordinate project close-out activities
Lead project phases by planning, scheduling, coordinating, and developing project work plans; manage budgets and ensure financial success through regular review of budget reports, pre-billing reports and invoices
Qualifications
Minimum of 6-12 years of environmental graphic design, wayfinding, and placemaking experience preferred
Experience with concept through construction administration phases of work
Strong presentation skills to communicate strategies and solutions
Project management, time management and organizational skills to lead and service multiple concurrent projects
Expertise in code research and requirements related to signage, wayfinding and environmental graphic elements
Expertise in Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, CAD Tools)
Working knowledge of SketchUp, Revit or other 3D modeling is a plus
Hand sketching ability to communicate concepts is a plus
Familiarity with fabrication, installation techniques, materials and construction specifications required
Ability to read and understand architectural and engineering plans
Ability to plan and execute project work plans, including scope definition, project strategy, deliverables, and staffing resources
Experience working in the built environment and designing both 3D and 2D solutions
Strong ideation skills, critical thinking, strategic thinking, and self-motivation
Experience on multi-disciplinary projects and the ability to take direction from multiple people while prioritizing tasks
$90,000 - $120,000 a year
The compensation range is $90k-$120k, plus benefits. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, licensing, project specialty/complexity and work location. Some roles are bonus eligible.
Established in 1972, Ware Malcomb is a dynamic, forward-thinking commercial real estate design firm providing professional architecture, planning, interior design, civil engineering, branding, building measurement, structural engineering and MEP services to clients worldwide. The firm specializes in office, industrial, science & technology, healthcare, multifamily, retail, and public/institutional projects with offices across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil.
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