Project Designer, Branding / Environmental Graphic Design

Ware Malcomb has an exciting opportunity for a Project Designer to join our Branding team!

Project Designers are 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

Established in 1972, Ware Malcomb is a contemporary and expanding full service design firm providing professional architecture, planning, interior design, civil engineering, branding and building measurement services to corporate, commercial/residential developer and public/institutional clients throughout the world.

With office locations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil, the firm specializes in the design of commercial office, corporate, industrial, science & technology, healthcare, retail, auto, public/institutional facilities and renovation projects.

Ware Malcomb offers the best of both worlds - a small-office, supportive and nurturing work environment with large company resources and support - providing an amazing opportunity for professional growth.  Ware Malcomb offers a wellness-focused company culture, competitive salary and overall benefits package.

Ware Malcomb is recognized as an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private company and a Hot Firm and Best Firm to Work For by Zweig Group!

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