Associate Manager, Design Services
Cars CommerceSalary not specified
Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
Project Designer, Branding / Environmental Graphic Design at Ware Malcomb
Newark, New Jersey, United States
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Architecture, DesignIndustries
Requirements
- Minimum of 5-8 years of environmental graphic design, wayfinding, and placemaking experience preferred
- Experience with concept through construction administration phases of work
- Strong presentation skills to communicate strategies and solutions
- Project management, time management, and organizational skills to lead and service multiple, concurrent projects
- Expertise in code research and requirements related to signage, wayfinding, and environmental graphic elements
- Expertise in Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, CAD Tools)
- Working knowledge of SketchUp, Revit or other 3D modeling is a plus
- Hand sketching ability to communicate concepts a plus
- Familiarity with fabrication, installation techniques, materials, and construction specifications required
- Ability to read and understand architectural and engineering plans
- Experience working in the built environment and designing both 3D and 2D solutions
- Strong ideation skills, critical thinking, strategic thinking, and self-motivated
- Experience working on projects involving multiple disciplines and taking direction from multiple people
Responsibilities
- Client engagement and management from determination of project goals, to presenting project information and design solutions and building consensus on decisions, ultimately developing ongoing relationships for potential new business
- Create and develop design options and project presentation materials
- Push limits to explore creative possibilities when appropriate with a strong sense of design for three-dimensional context and environment
- Prepare design documentation and direct/coordinate with production design staff in correctly documenting design and preparing production-ready art files for fabrication
- Prepare and distribute Request for Proposals for the implementation scope of work, coordinate the bid process and assist client in reviewing/awarding bids
- Review shop drawings, print proofs, and/or samples
- Lead implementation phase coordination, prepare/review punch lists and coordinate project close-out activities
- Be the project lead to plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate each project phase
- Develop and manage project workplans to meet the expectations for scope, hours, and deliverables
- Ensure financial success of projects with frequent review of project budget reports, pre-billing reports, and invoices
Skills
Environmental Graphic Design
Wayfinding
Placemaking
Project Management
Client Engagement
Design Development
Presentation Skills
Shop Drawings
Project Coordination
Ware Malcomb
Full-service design firm offering architecture and engineering
About Ware Malcomb
Ware Malcomb is a design firm that offers services in architecture, planning, interior design, civil engineering, branding, and building measurement across various sectors. They focus on creating tailored design solutions for clients ranging from small businesses to large corporations, charging fees based on project complexity. The firm adapts to market changes, especially post-COVID-19, by utilizing data to inform design decisions and optimizing work environments. Their goal is to help clients navigate new business realities while maintaining high-quality service and fostering long-term relationships.
Irvine, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1972Year Founded
$8.1MTotal Funding
DEBT_PPCompany Stage
Consulting, DesignIndustries
501-1,000Employees