Dimensional Innovations
Associate Creative Director
Dimensional Innovations, Overland Park, Kansas, United States, 66213
Job Details
Job LocationDI - HQ - Overland Park, KS
Description
SUMMARY
DI exists to liberate people from mediocre experiences and to create remarkable ones. Our people make the remarkable possible through an unwavering display of uncommon commitment each day.
Reporting to the assigned Executive Creative Director, the Associate Creative Director is pivotal in delivering innovative and impactful experiential design solutions by seamlessly integrating advanced technology and digital experiences into projects. This role requires strong leadership and project management skills, as well as a deep understanding of current and emerging technologies. By fostering a studio culture of technological innovation and sharing best practices, the Associate Creative Director ensures all designs meet the highest standards, driving forward-thinking solutions that keep our projects at the industry's forefront.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS
may include but are not limited to:Lead, support and contribute to the project team's executed design solution and deliverable for assigned projectsDefines and holds assigned project teams accountable for executing and delivering quality solutions within designated timeframes, ensuring all project leadership and feedback is considered and incorporated as agreed uponLeads client presentations and communicationsCollaborate with the Tech Team (Hardware and Software Development) within DI to identify appropriate solutions that communicate the design intentEffectively communicates design solutions throughout a variety of Design phases: Conceptual, Schematic, Design Development and Construction Documentation. This could include hand sketches, digital renders, illustrations, or amazing displays of whiteboard prowessProvide leadership to assigned project teams, set project-based expectations and requirements around design fidelity as it pertains to the Design phases: Conceptual, Schematic, Design Development and Construction DocumentationConsistently ensures deadlines are being met and the work is meeting or exceeding client expectationsInterface directly with outside team counterparts and internal departments to lead, identify issues, track those issues and collectively develop solutionsConsistently and proactively exude a "go where needed" attitude and outlook on roleWork with project Leadership Team to develop project plans while considering available resources and project budgetsAbility to maintain a flexible travel schedule and travel on short notice based on client and project needSteward and manages process improvements and best practices within the Creative StudioArticulates and shares information and knowledge as a DI subject matter expertChampions, mentors, and supports the success of our Creative Studio team membersKNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Demonstrate a strong proficiency in design programs (e.g. Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Sketchup), research skills (for storytelling) and digital or hand sketching abilities in order to convey high quality design conceptsAbility to learn new skills and software quickly and to teach those skills to Creative Studio team membersAbility to give direction and constructive critique and document as neededConsistently and proactively exemplifies the desire to be a team playerConsistently provides leadership in the midst of challengesConsistently demonstrates and influences progress with quality and design solution techniqueConsistently demonstrates development of personal time management and multitasking skillsConsistently maintains quality control for design documentsIndependent thinking/solutions and autonomyPossess an overview-level knowledge of material and fabrication methods relevant to designStrong leadership, communication, and relationship management, including managing and mentoring multiple project teamsWillingness to learn business development, estimating, writing proposals and creative briefsActively represents Creative Studio team members and identifies potential issues/solutionsChampion and contribute to the Creative Studio visionEDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.F.A) in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Industrial Design, Interior Architecture or related field required7-10 years proven design and leadership experience requiredExcellent time management skillsCritical attention to detail at all timesSound judgement, business sensibility, and discretion requiredPHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, climb, crouch, or crawlThe employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 poundsSpecific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focusEmployee must be able to talk and hear
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Due to our onsite Fabrication process, the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, employees may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions.
INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM?
Permission to play at DI starts with the ability to be a team player, possess a positive attitude while under a tight deadline and demonstrate an uncommon commitment to your work. Please visit our website (www.dimin.com) to see some of the amazing work we do!
This is a salary (exempt) position. DI offers a full benefit package including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance along with Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity. Additionally, we offer a 401(k) with a match, Health Savings Account match, Paid Time Off (PTO), 7 paid holidays plus an employee chosen Floating Holiday annually, and paid Parental Leave.
In 2018, DI incorporated the Great Game of Business principles into the way we do things. The program is designed to create a business of business people, provide transparency into company performance and directly tie daily behavior to impact DIs performance. GGOB allows for the potential of quarterly bonuses as company goals are achieved.
Please submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirements. No phone calls please. For more information about working at DI and a full list of available opportunities, please visit https://dimin.com/about/careers.
Job LocationDI - HQ - Overland Park, KS
Description
SUMMARY
DI exists to liberate people from mediocre experiences and to create remarkable ones. Our people make the remarkable possible through an unwavering display of uncommon commitment each day.
Reporting to the assigned Executive Creative Director, the Associate Creative Director is pivotal in delivering innovative and impactful experiential design solutions by seamlessly integrating advanced technology and digital experiences into projects. This role requires strong leadership and project management skills, as well as a deep understanding of current and emerging technologies. By fostering a studio culture of technological innovation and sharing best practices, the Associate Creative Director ensures all designs meet the highest standards, driving forward-thinking solutions that keep our projects at the industry's forefront.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS
may include but are not limited to:Lead, support and contribute to the project team's executed design solution and deliverable for assigned projectsDefines and holds assigned project teams accountable for executing and delivering quality solutions within designated timeframes, ensuring all project leadership and feedback is considered and incorporated as agreed uponLeads client presentations and communicationsCollaborate with the Tech Team (Hardware and Software Development) within DI to identify appropriate solutions that communicate the design intentEffectively communicates design solutions throughout a variety of Design phases: Conceptual, Schematic, Design Development and Construction Documentation. This could include hand sketches, digital renders, illustrations, or amazing displays of whiteboard prowessProvide leadership to assigned project teams, set project-based expectations and requirements around design fidelity as it pertains to the Design phases: Conceptual, Schematic, Design Development and Construction DocumentationConsistently ensures deadlines are being met and the work is meeting or exceeding client expectationsInterface directly with outside team counterparts and internal departments to lead, identify issues, track those issues and collectively develop solutionsConsistently and proactively exude a "go where needed" attitude and outlook on roleWork with project Leadership Team to develop project plans while considering available resources and project budgetsAbility to maintain a flexible travel schedule and travel on short notice based on client and project needSteward and manages process improvements and best practices within the Creative StudioArticulates and shares information and knowledge as a DI subject matter expertChampions, mentors, and supports the success of our Creative Studio team membersKNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Demonstrate a strong proficiency in design programs (e.g. Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Sketchup), research skills (for storytelling) and digital or hand sketching abilities in order to convey high quality design conceptsAbility to learn new skills and software quickly and to teach those skills to Creative Studio team membersAbility to give direction and constructive critique and document as neededConsistently and proactively exemplifies the desire to be a team playerConsistently provides leadership in the midst of challengesConsistently demonstrates and influences progress with quality and design solution techniqueConsistently demonstrates development of personal time management and multitasking skillsConsistently maintains quality control for design documentsIndependent thinking/solutions and autonomyPossess an overview-level knowledge of material and fabrication methods relevant to designStrong leadership, communication, and relationship management, including managing and mentoring multiple project teamsWillingness to learn business development, estimating, writing proposals and creative briefsActively represents Creative Studio team members and identifies potential issues/solutionsChampion and contribute to the Creative Studio visionEDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.F.A) in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Industrial Design, Interior Architecture or related field required7-10 years proven design and leadership experience requiredExcellent time management skillsCritical attention to detail at all timesSound judgement, business sensibility, and discretion requiredPHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, climb, crouch, or crawlThe employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 poundsSpecific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focusEmployee must be able to talk and hear
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Due to our onsite Fabrication process, the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, employees may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions.
INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM?
Permission to play at DI starts with the ability to be a team player, possess a positive attitude while under a tight deadline and demonstrate an uncommon commitment to your work. Please visit our website (www.dimin.com) to see some of the amazing work we do!
This is a salary (exempt) position. DI offers a full benefit package including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance along with Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity. Additionally, we offer a 401(k) with a match, Health Savings Account match, Paid Time Off (PTO), 7 paid holidays plus an employee chosen Floating Holiday annually, and paid Parental Leave.
In 2018, DI incorporated the Great Game of Business principles into the way we do things. The program is designed to create a business of business people, provide transparency into company performance and directly tie daily behavior to impact DIs performance. GGOB allows for the potential of quarterly bonuses as company goals are achieved.
Please submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirements. No phone calls please. For more information about working at DI and a full list of available opportunities, please visit https://dimin.com/about/careers.