DESIGN PROJECT MANAGER

Archinect; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Doug Aitken Workshop is seeking a Project Manager / Designer with a background in architecture, design, art production or a related field to manage the development and realization of international contemporary art, architecture and installation projects.

The ideal candidate combines strong design sensibility with the ability to manage complex projects from concept through fabrication and installation, working from the artist’s direction to maintain momentum and ensure high-quality results.

Qualifications

• Strong design background and aesthetic sensibility.
• Experience with custom fabrication and design-build.
• Ability to manage complex art/architecture projects from concept through fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from design development through installation.
• Develop designs and presentation materials.
• Establish schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with fabricators, engineers, architects, and contractors.
• Review prototypes and fabrication for design intent and quality.

Skills

Project management

Design

Art installation

Fabrication coordination

Tools

Rhino

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

DESIGN PROJECT MANAGER

Doug Aitken Workshop Employer

Venice, CA, USLocation:

Thu, Aug 6 '26Posted On

$25 - $40 hourly Pay:

Doug Aitken Workshop is seeking a Project Manager / Designer with a background in architecture, design, art production or a related field to manage the development and realization of international contemporary art, architecture and installation projects.

We are looking for someone who combines a strong design sensibility with the ability to manage complex projects from concept through fabrication and installation. Working from the artist’s creative direction, this person will be responsible for assigned projects, maintaining momentum, anticipating next steps and ensuring that work is executed at the highest level.

The ideal candidate is a resourceful and intuitive problem solver who can move fluidly between design, research, project management and fabrication.

Responsibilities / Experience

• Manage assigned projects from design development through fabrication and installation
• Contribute to the design and development of artworks, installations and architectural projects
• Develop designs, details, drawings, 3D models and presentation materials
• Establish and maintain project schedules, priorities, budgets and deliverables
• Research materials, fabrication methods, vendors and technical solutions
• Coordinate and manage fabricators, engineers, architects, contractors and other consultants
• Solicit and review bids and oversee external fabrication
• Review prototypes, samples and fabrication for design intent and quality
• Anticipate project needs, identify problems and independently drive solutions
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced studio environment

Strong architectural or design background and highly developed aesthetic sensibility required. Experience with custom fabrication, design-build, contemporary art production or complex one-off projects is highly desirable.

Proficiency in Rhino and Adobe Creative Suite preferred.

Position based in Los Angeles. Compensation and schedule commensurate with experience and availability. The position could be part-time or full-time.