Location: Orange, CA
Discipline: UX / Product Design
Experience: TBD
Compensation: TBD
POSITION SUMMARY //
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.
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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 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 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 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 status of projects consistently to 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.
