Art Director of Experiential Environments - SPM Design (Hybrid in Orange, CA)

We are looking for an experienced 3D 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. Compensation Range $90K - $105K Annually (Based on Experience)

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Skills and Expectations

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in architecture, art fabrication, exhibit design, industrial design, or interior design

• Bachelor’s degree in a 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 is 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 are 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. 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 the status of projects consistently to the 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

Job Type
Full Time

Compensation
Compensation Range $90K - $105K Annually (Based on Experience)
Competitive Benefits Package

To Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume- along with relevant work experience/examples to hr@spm-design.com. No phone calls, please.