Associate Design Director - Experiential

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The Role and What You'll Do:

We are seeking a talented Associate Design Director, strong on craft and communication skills, to join our ExperientialDesign team. As an Associate Design Director, you will help lead internal teams and designers to create impactfullive-eventexperiences that bring creative ideas to life. 

You willbe responsible forthe ideation & creation ofspatialdesignprojectsacross 2D and 3D elements, from conceptual design andrenders, to furniture,decorand final build drawing review.This role requires a passion forspatialdesign, immersive experiences, a sharp eye for attention to detail, and someone who is tappedin todesign trends, technology, and culture.

Responsibilities:

• Extremely high caliber craftsperson leading the creative development and execution of allspatial and3D design elements on a project (medium to large scale)

• Breadth as a designer, with strongunderstanding andcapabilities across several design domains such asuser journeys,moodboards, sketches,accurate3Dmodels, polished renderingsetc

• Lead in the design development and execution of experiential elements including physical environments, interactive installations, and digital components

• Ideate brand ideas and design solutions that are relevant to consumers,cultureand businessobjectives- push design team forward by bringing strong ideas to the table

• Help lead an integrated design team, collaborating with graphic designers, spatial designers, artdirectorsand writers, as well as with a larger team of Producers and Account Managers.

• Deliver and present design deliverables to clients and teams, articulating design decisions thoughtfully and incorporation feedback in to design revisions

• Lead site visits and surveys to gather photos, dimensions and other info needed for proper siteselectionand design implementation

• Partner with production to work with fabrication vendors on build drawings, material selections, cost revisions, shop visitsetc

• Manage design efforts during load-ins and installs, ensuring the execution aligns with design specifications across physical and digital touchpoints

• Lead the vision and sourcing of props, furniture, and decor, ensuring alignment with design concepts and project requirements

• Proactive multi-tasker,self-propelled- does not wait for instructions and can ask questions proactively when clear guidance is needed

Qualifications:

• 7-9years experienceworking in experiential, exhibitiondesignor spatial design

• Degree or robust experience in Architecture, Interior Design, Environmental/Exhibition Design, GraphicDesignor related field.

• Portfolio of spatial design work whereyou’vehad substantialhands onbackground developing brand experiences, from conception to execution

• Strong graphic design lensa must

• Acute attention to detail, highly organized, anddiligent infollow-through.

• Expert in 3d modeling software such as Sketchup, Rhino,Cinema 4d etc

• Confident in 2D drafting language and technical drawingswithabilitytoreview and redline said drawings in prep for fabrication

• Great planner who constantly thinks ahead about the needs of the team, theaccountand the client

• Ability to communicate spatial designs and materials effectively by using various mediums including sketches,compsor rendering software

• Strong skills in Adobe Photoshop,Illustrator & other relevant Creative Suite tools

• Must be interested in working on a range of events, from premium hospitality experiences to sports and entertainment activations

• Must have a high taste level for materials, design language, merch, decoretc

• Figma knowledge a plus

• Strong teamplayer with excellent collaboration skills

• Strong creative and problem-solving skills combined with attention to detail

• Exceptional time management, multitasking, and managing multiple projects in a fast-pacedenvironment

• Confident in presenting work internally and externally; excellent communication skills

$86,000 - $138,000 per year

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