Experience Designer (Senior level)

The Architect’s Newspaper, LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrowstreet in Boston is seeking a senior level Experience Designer to lead signage projects in aviation and transportation environments. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, translate concepts into design intent drawings, and manage complex, multi-phased wayfinding programs on-site.

The ideal candidate has 7–12 years’ experience, a degree in graphic design or architecture, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and CAD tools, and a proven ability to mentor junior staff while

Qualifications

• 7–12 years’ experience in related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, architecture or related field.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects with a strong attention to detail.
• Excellent time management and project management skills.
• Demonstrate effective leadership skills and development of junior staff.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign), CADtools Plug-In, and PC/Windows platform. Bonus points for proficiency in Revit and Rhino.
• A strong design sensibility with the ability to look at design broadly to integrate messaging, color, imagery, and type into three-dimensional built solutions.
• Possess understanding of materials and fabrication techniques, and the ability to turn design concepts into detailed design intent drawings
• Familiarity with ADA and the approvals process
• Strong working relationships with clients and suppliers
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts integrating messaging, color, imagery, and type into three-dimensional built solutions.
• Manage complex projects with simultaneous deadlines.
• Conduct presentations and facilitate client meetings.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for cohesive wayfinding and signage.
• Provide direction to junior staff for development.
• Coordinate changes and assess impact on the project holistically.
• Translate design concepts into detailed design intent drawings, message schedules, sign location plans, and specifications.
• Manage project schedules, deadlines, and budgets.
• Assist with construction administration to ensure design intent.
• Independently produce elevations, sections, diagrams, and 3D renderings.
• Provide product research considering design, budget, and constructability

Skills

Experience design

Project management

Team leadership

Client presentations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design or architecture

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

CADtools Plug-In

Revit

Rhino

PC/Windows

Job description

Arrowstreetis an award-winning architecture, interiors, and experience design firm based in Boston, with over 60 years of expertise. We take a design-forward approach, focusing on sustainability to create thoughtful designs across our diverse portfolio to provide engaging, impactful experiences, and spaces that bring people together. We encourage you to visit our website www.arrowstreet.com to learn more about our firm and our award-winning projects.We are looking for a senior level Experience Designer to join our team. You will take a senior role and serve as a key collaborator in the development of signage within aviation and transportation environments. Our ideal candidate will have previous experience with complex, multi-phased wayfinding and signage projects. This is an on-site position;remote work is not available.

Responsibilities:

• Use expertise in graphic design, experience design principles, and best practices to develop creative concepts which integrate messaging, color, imagery, and type into three-dimensional built solutions
• Manage complex projects with simultaneous deadlines
• Conduct presentations and facilitate client meetings
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to produce cohesive and effective wayfinding and signage.
• Provide direction and guidance to junior staff to enhance their development and growth
• Follow through on coordination items, anticipate, and communicate how changes and development impact the project holistically
• Translate design concepts into detailed and accurate design intent drawings, message schedules, sign location plans, and specifications.
• Manage project schedules, deadlines, and budgets
• Assist with the construction administration process to ensure design intent.
• Independently produce elevations, sections, diagrams, and 3D renderings.
• Provide product research, considering design, budget, and constructability

Qualifications:

• 7-12 years’ experience
• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, architecture or related field
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects with a strong attention to detail
• Excellent time management and project management skills
• Demonstrate effective leadership skills and development of junior staff
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign), CADtools Plug-In, and PC/Windows platform. Bonus points for proficiency in Revit and Rhino.
• A strong design sensibility with the ability to look at design broadly to integrate messaging, color, imagery, and type into three-dimensional built solutions.
• Possess understanding of materials and fabrication techniques, and the ability to turn design concepts into detailed design intent drawings
• Familiarity with ADA and the approvals process
• Strong working relationships with clients and suppliers
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Why Arrowstreet?

Our culture is a core part of who we are. We foster an environment that values creativity, collaboration, and connection. We host a variety of events to share knowledge, explore the diversity of our projects, and highlight how we integrate technology into our work. In addition, we offer volunteer opportunities and internal social events to build strong relationships across our firm and teams.We hope you will consider joining us!Arrowstreet is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.