Your Role
Engage with clients and project teams to understand project goals, present design solutions, and support the development of strong client relationships
Conduct research and discovery activities to inform design strategies and support the development of experiential concepts
Create and develop design options, 3D models, visualizations, diagrams, and presentation materials that effectively communicate design intent
Develop experiential graphic, wayfinding, placemaking, and branded environment solutions that integrate with architecture and interior design
Prepare design documentation and coordinate with production design staff to develop accurate, production-ready artwork and fabrication files
Collaborate with architects, interior designers, engineers, fabricators, contractors, and specialty consultants throughout project delivery
Assist with Requests for Proposals, bid reviews, and implementation coordination activities
Review shop drawings, proofs, mock-ups, material samples, and fabrication details to maintain alignment with project goals and design intent
Support implementation, site coordination, punch list activities, and project closeout efforts
Assist with project planning, scheduling, and coordination to meet project scope, budgets, schedules, and deliverables
Contribute to a collaborative design culture through knowledge sharing and support of junior team members
Qualifications
Minimum of 5-8 years of experiential graphic design, environmental graphic design, experience design, exhibit design, or related experience preferred
Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in Experience Design, Environmental Graphic Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Architecture, Industrial Design, or a related discipline
Portfolio demonstrating realized experiential environments, workplace projects, brand experiences, wayfinding systems, and signage solutions
Proven ability to translate brand strategy, culture, and storytelling into engaging physical experiences and built environments
Strong understanding of user journeys and how people interact with and navigate physical spaces
Experience coordinating digital media, technology integration, and interactive environmental experiences is highly valued
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 required
Working knowledge of signage, wayfinding, accessibility, and related code requirements
Ability to read and understand architectural and engineering plans
Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and Microsoft Office
Proficiency in SketchUp, Rhino, Revit, and CAD tools; rendering software such as Enscape or V-Ray is a plus
Hand sketching ability to communicate concepts is a plus
Experience with After Effects, Figma, and AI-assisted visualization tools is a plus
Strong presentation, organizational, time management, and project coordination skills
Experience working on multidisciplinary teams with architects, interior designers, brand strategists, engineers, consultants, and fabricators
Person should have strong ideation skills, demonstrate critical and strategic thinking, and be self-motivated
The ideal candidate can balance creativity with technical execution, manage multiple priorities, and contribute effectively within a collaborative team environment
This is a full-time, long-term position.
Established in 1972, Ware Malcomb is a dynamic, forward-thinking commercial real estate design firm providing professional architecture, interior design, civil engineering, branding, building measurement, structural engineering and MEP engineering services to clients throughout the world. With office locations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil, the firm specializes in the design of office, industrial, science & technology, healthcare, multifamily, retail, hospitality and public/institutional projects.
The firm is also ranked among the top 10 Architecture/Engineering firms in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms and the Top 30 Interior Design Firms in Interior Design magazine’s Top 100 Giants. For more information, visit waremalcomb.com.