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Ware Malcomb

Full-service design firm: architecture, planning, interiors

Senior Experiential Designer - Brand Experience Studio

Product & Experience DesignPosted on Nov 13
Full-timeIrvine, CA, USA$90k - $120k /yrHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent in Experience Design, Environmental Graphic Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Architecture, Industrial Design, or a related discipline.
  • A portfolio demonstrating realized experiential environments, workplace projects, brand experiences, wayfinding systems, and signage solutions.
  • Ability to translate brand strategy, culture, and storytelling into compelling physical experiences and built environments.
  • Strong understanding of user journey development and how people interact with and navigate physical spaces.
  • Professional proficiency in 3D modeling and visualization tools to develop, test, and communicate spatial concepts.
  • Strong visualization, diagramming, storytelling, and presentation skills with an understanding of scale, materiality, and lighting.
  • Experience with concept development through construction administration phases of work.
  • Knowledge of fabrication methods, installation techniques, materials, and construction specifications.
  • Working knowledge of signage, wayfinding, accessibility, and related code requirements.
  • Ability to read and understand architectural and engineering plans.
  • Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop, and Microsoft Office.
  • Proficiency in SketchUp, Rhino, Revit, and CAD tools.
  • Strong project management, time management, and organizational skills to lead multiple concurrent projects.
  • Experience working on multidisciplinary teams with architects, interior designers, brand strategists, engineers, consultants, and fabricators.

Responsibilities

  • Engage and manage clients from project kickoff through implementation, facilitate decision-making, present design solutions, and foster long-term client relationships.
  • Lead project planning, scheduling, staffing coordination, and execution to deliver project scope, schedules, budgets, and client expectations.
  • Create and develop design options, 3D models, visualizations, and presentation materials that communicate design intent and experiential concepts.
  • Direct and coordinate production design staff in preparing accurate design documentation and production-ready artwork for fabrication and installation.
  • Collaborate with architects, interior designers, engineers, fabricators, contractors, and specialty consultants throughout project delivery.
  • Coordinate integration of environmental graphics, signage, wayfinding, branded experiences, and digital or interactive elements within the built environment.
  • Prepare and distribute Requests for Proposals, coordinate bidding activities, and assist clients with contractor and fabricator selection.
  • Review shop drawings, proofs, mock-ups, material samples, and fabrication details to ensure alignment with design intent and project requirements.
  • Lead implementation activities, including site coordination, punch lists, project closeout, and quality assurance reviews.
  • Monitor project financial performance through regular review of budgets, project reports, billing, and invoicing.
  • Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to junior designers and production staff.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience coordinating digital media, technology integration, and interactive environmental experiences.
  • Rendering software such as Enscape or V-Ray.
  • Hand sketching ability to communicate concepts.
  • Experience with After Effects, Figma, and AI-assisted visualization tools.

About the Company

Ware Malcomb

Full-service design firm: architecture, planning, interiors

Ware Malcomb provides architecture, planning, interior design, civil engineering, branding, and building measurement for commercial, corporate, industrial, healthcare, science/technology, retail, and residential sectors. Its projects combine multidisciplinary services with data-informed decisions and market insights to tailor solutions to each client and build long-term relationships. The firm differentiates itself with an integrated, end-to-end offering under one roof, strong client service, and attention to how trends like nearshoring and post-pandemic workspace changes affect design. Its goal is to deliver practical, high-quality design and consulting solutions that help clients adapt to changing business realities while growing through ongoing collaborations.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
N/A
Total funding
$8.1M
Headquarters
Irvine, CA
Founded
1972

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