Acrylicize
Designer (Lead)
Acrylicize, Brooklyn, New York, United States, 11210
Designer (Lead)
Your Creative Process:
As a Lead Designer at Acrylicize, you will be contributing to and leading in the execution of projects from inception through to production, working closely with the wider Design Team, Project Managers, Production Team and fabrication partners. You'll consistently demonstrate strong creative thinking and have experience producing work for a 3D and branded environment creating art installations.
This role provides invaluable experience and creative grounding to the entire Acrylicize creative process. You will ideally have a solid background in environmental installations, spatial design, product design, or sculpture. Previous experience in environmental graphic design is crucial and we'd love to see examples of these projects and your creative process in your portfolio.
Our Creative Process:
Phase 1: Discover - Understanding the brief, the client and the space. Researching themes and narratives to inspire the designs.
Phase 2: Design - Creating concepts derived from the chosen theme for the space. We call these idea cards, they are loose, sketchy and conceptual. The chosen ideas are then refined further.
Phase 3: Develop - Developing the chosen ideas, considering materiality and creating fully formed designs ready to be artworked, fabricated and installed.
Phase 4: Detail (Production Team)
Phase 5: Deliver (PM Team)
Main Responsibilities and Skills
Conceptual
Ability to generate a diverse range of ideas, independently as well as in the facilitation of othersConfident in articulating the narrative and form of an idea, verbally, on paper, and in situThe knowledge and experience to make an idea achievableLead in the interpretation and discussion of briefs with both the client and the internal project teamCraft & Aesthetics
Have an eye for great design and an excellent attention to detailWide knowledge and range in ability for different styles and aestheticsUnderstand the studio's style and lead in the act of applying it in an intelligent and useful way for each projectLeadership
Lead and oversee up to 6 projects at once of various sizes and programmesEffective line management of Junior and Senior creativesProvide facilitation to all designers to brainstorm and build on creative ideas to present to Directors, clients, and each otherTake leadership in managing the clients creative expectations and concernsWork alongside Project Manager to estimate design time for design intent and flag any issues with design time and resourcing for teamLead in communication with HR, Operations, Global Creative Director, and other senior members of the teamRequired Skills
Proven experience guiding and mentoring fellow designers to achieve an excellent outcomeA degree in Graphic Design or equivalent5+ years experience in a related roleManagement experienceExcellent presentation and communication skillsExcellent skills in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign and IllustratorThe ability to travel to clients' sites as requiredAttention to detailThe ability to demonstrate critical thinkingThe ability to meet deadlines under pressureExcellent team player attitudeA bit about our benefits...
Paid vacation starting at 10 days per year, plus 11 bank holidays and 4 extra days vacation between Christmas and New Year when the studio is closedGold standard health, dental and vision insuranceEligibility to join the company 401k after three months employmentHybrid working, from the studio Tuesday-Thursday with Monday and Friday optional remoteHalf a day per month for creative pursuitsRegular socials
About us
Acrylicize is a multidisciplinary studio made up of artists, designers, creatives, and makers. We create and curate bespoke artworks, installations, and schemes for our clients using art as a vehicle for storytelling and brand expression. Our clients are a mix of the world's leading developers, brands, architects and designers.
At Acrylicize, our commitment to equal opportunities is reflected in every aspect of our business. We believe that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we value the unique perspectives and experiences that each individual brings to our team.
We are committed to becoming a BCorp certified company and are looking for team members who will help us to foster asustainable and socially responsible workplace.
Your Creative Process:
As a Lead Designer at Acrylicize, you will be contributing to and leading in the execution of projects from inception through to production, working closely with the wider Design Team, Project Managers, Production Team and fabrication partners. You'll consistently demonstrate strong creative thinking and have experience producing work for a 3D and branded environment creating art installations.
This role provides invaluable experience and creative grounding to the entire Acrylicize creative process. You will ideally have a solid background in environmental installations, spatial design, product design, or sculpture. Previous experience in environmental graphic design is crucial and we'd love to see examples of these projects and your creative process in your portfolio.
Our Creative Process:
Phase 1: Discover - Understanding the brief, the client and the space. Researching themes and narratives to inspire the designs.
Phase 2: Design - Creating concepts derived from the chosen theme for the space. We call these idea cards, they are loose, sketchy and conceptual. The chosen ideas are then refined further.
Phase 3: Develop - Developing the chosen ideas, considering materiality and creating fully formed designs ready to be artworked, fabricated and installed.
Phase 4: Detail (Production Team)
Phase 5: Deliver (PM Team)
Main Responsibilities and Skills
Conceptual
Ability to generate a diverse range of ideas, independently as well as in the facilitation of othersConfident in articulating the narrative and form of an idea, verbally, on paper, and in situThe knowledge and experience to make an idea achievableLead in the interpretation and discussion of briefs with both the client and the internal project teamCraft & Aesthetics
Have an eye for great design and an excellent attention to detailWide knowledge and range in ability for different styles and aestheticsUnderstand the studio's style and lead in the act of applying it in an intelligent and useful way for each projectLeadership
Lead and oversee up to 6 projects at once of various sizes and programmesEffective line management of Junior and Senior creativesProvide facilitation to all designers to brainstorm and build on creative ideas to present to Directors, clients, and each otherTake leadership in managing the clients creative expectations and concernsWork alongside Project Manager to estimate design time for design intent and flag any issues with design time and resourcing for teamLead in communication with HR, Operations, Global Creative Director, and other senior members of the teamRequired Skills
Proven experience guiding and mentoring fellow designers to achieve an excellent outcomeA degree in Graphic Design or equivalent5+ years experience in a related roleManagement experienceExcellent presentation and communication skillsExcellent skills in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign and IllustratorThe ability to travel to clients' sites as requiredAttention to detailThe ability to demonstrate critical thinkingThe ability to meet deadlines under pressureExcellent team player attitudeA bit about our benefits...
Paid vacation starting at 10 days per year, plus 11 bank holidays and 4 extra days vacation between Christmas and New Year when the studio is closedGold standard health, dental and vision insuranceEligibility to join the company 401k after three months employmentHybrid working, from the studio Tuesday-Thursday with Monday and Friday optional remoteHalf a day per month for creative pursuitsRegular socials
About us
Acrylicize is a multidisciplinary studio made up of artists, designers, creatives, and makers. We create and curate bespoke artworks, installations, and schemes for our clients using art as a vehicle for storytelling and brand expression. Our clients are a mix of the world's leading developers, brands, architects and designers.
At Acrylicize, our commitment to equal opportunities is reflected in every aspect of our business. We believe that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we value the unique perspectives and experiences that each individual brings to our team.
We are committed to becoming a BCorp certified company and are looking for team members who will help us to foster asustainable and socially responsible workplace.