Designer - FutureBrand (Birmingham, MI)
Who we are
At FutureBrand, our mission is to create a more positive world through branding. And doing so is
our passion. Every day, everywhere, brands impact our lives and the decisions we make, from our
health, money, and home to the energy we consume, the resources we use, and how we connect
with the world around us. The most successful brands create positive, sustainable change, for today, and for the future.
Internally, we are building a culture that is aligned to our values of being progressive, adaptable,
collaborative, and empowering. Our community is one that celebrates everyone’s individuality and
provides an equitable culture where everyone can thrive and achieve their full potential.
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What the role is
Our Designers are both creative thinkers and technical problem solvers, supporting projects from early design through construction. The role combines conceptual ideation, design development, and technical documentation, working under the guidance of Senior Designers and Project Leads.
Design + Creative Responsibilities:
Contribute to original creative ideation, concept development, and visual storytelling across multiple project phases.
Develop design solutions that align with client goals, contextual background, brand intent, budget, and schedule.
Assist in generating visual concepts through sketches, illustrations, spatial layout studies, mood boards, thoughtful use of defined materials, and 2D + 3D model studies.
Support communication of design intent through drawings, renderings, and presentation materials.
Apply material, color, and FF+E knowledge to support cohesive design narratives.
Technical + Documentation Responsibilities:
Develop projects from design through construction documents suitable for permit submission.
Produce clear, accurate, and well-coordinated construction drawings.
Integrate consultant information into drawing sets to ensure consistency and completeness.
Prepare drawings including plans, elevations, sections, details, and schedules under direction of senior staff.
Ensure drawings adhere to applicable building codes, ADA requirements, and jurisdictional standards.
Maintain organized project files, documentation, revisions, and updates.
Coordination + Collaboration:
Coordinate with external consultants and trades, including MEP, structural, and kitchen equipment specialists.
Integrate consultant information into drawing sets to ensure consistency, accuracy, and completeness.
Collaborate closely with internal team members to resolve design and technical issues.
Participate in internal reviews and coordination meetings as needed.
Capture notes during briefings, reviews, and client presentations, to ensure clear direction and decisions.
Manage multiple and competing work priorities, demands, and changes (working multiple projects at any given time).
Maintain excellent file management and organizational standards.
Uphold the confidentiality of our clients and FUTUREBRAND’s proprietary information.
Construction Phase Support:
Assist with construction administration, including review of shop drawings, submittals, and RFIs
Support the project team in maintaining schedule and responding to design related inquiries during construction.
Track design-related changes and revisions through construction.
Support the project team in maintaining schedule and responding to design-related inquiries during construction.
Knowledge + Skills
Excellent natural problem-solving skills, and a desire to continuously improve.
Ability to take criticism and creative direction from senior design staff and leadership
Ability to follow design templates (print and digital), adhering to brand guidelines and maintaining consistency across a wide variety of media.
Capable of presenting materials that effectively communicate design concepts to clients and senior leaders.
Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks to completion within established deadlines.
Must be flexible and deadline oriented.
Must be able to articulate creative ideas clearly.
Must have the ability to work quickly, calmly, and under pressure while also contributing to team efforts.
Education + Experience
Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Interior Design, or Industrial Design preferred – Master’s Degree, a plus
3+ years of experience
Experience in Retail + Hospitality preferred
Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, Sketchup, Enscape, Microsoft 365
2D & 3D Analysis
Material & Color Analysis
Furniture awareness (FF + E= Furniture Fixtures and Equipment)
Knowledge of building codes, Local Governance and ADA Accessibility
Equal Employment Opportunity
We believe that ideas get better when they are inherently diverse and shared in highly inclusive ways,
and we want to hear from those who think differently from us. We truly believe in the strength of
diversity and the richness it can bring. By bringing different people together great things happen.
FUTUREBRAND is an equal opportunity employer (EEO). We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any characteristic
protected by federal law. We will not ask about incarceration history at any point in the application
process.
If you have a disability, we want everyone to feel at ease when going through our recruitment process.
We are working to make our website and processes more accessible, if you encounter any issues and
would like this information in an alternative format, or if you need further support with your
application, please contact us at careers@futurebrand.com for any adjustments you may need to
perform at your best.
Featured benefits
Medical insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, 401(k)
