Project Designer, Branding / Environmental Graphic Design

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Are you ready to join a growth-oriented team where creativity meets innovation? At Ware Malcomb, we are a dynamic and forward-thinking design firm committed to pushing the boundaries.

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Are you ready to join a growth-oriented team where creativity meets innovation? At Ware Malcomb, we are a dynamic and forward-thinking design firm committed to pushing the boundaries. Our team-oriented, collaborative approach ensures that every project is a blend of visionary design, seamless project delivery, and we are actively engaged with both the community and the industry. Discover our vibrant culture to get an inside look into life at Ware Malcomb and the programs we offer. https://waremalcomb.com/life-at-ware-malcomb/

As a Project Designer at Ware Malcomb, you will be responsible for the research, strategy and concept development, all design phases and implementation/ coordination of environmental graphics, wayfinding and placemaking solutions for a variety of corporate office, healthcare, retail, industrial, and multifamily projects.

Client engagement and management from determination of project goals, to presenting project information and design solutions and building consensus on decisions, ultimately developing ongoing relationships for potential new business

Create and develop design options and project presentation materials. Push limits to explore creative possibilities when appropriate with a strong sense of design for three-dimensional context and environment

Prepare design documentation and direct/coordinate with production design staff in correctly documenting design and preparing production-ready art files for fabrication

Prepare and distribute Request 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/or samples. Lead implementation phase coordination, prepare/review punch lists and coordinate project close-out activities

Be the project lead to plan, schedule, conduct and coordinate each project phase. Develop and manage project workplans to meet the expectations for scope, hours, and deliverables. Ensure financial success of projects with frequent review of project budget reports, pre-billing reports and invoices

Minimum of 5-8 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 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

Person should have strong ideation skills, be a critical thinker, demonstrate strategic thinking, and be self-motivated.

The ideal candidate should have experience working on projects involving multiple disciplines and can take direction from multiple people and prioritize tasks