Designer/PM Job at One Hat One Hand in San Francisco

Salary: 85k - 95k annually

“One Hat One Hand is an interdisciplinary design and fabrication studio specializing in experiential storytelling. We optimize brands for emotional impact with interior design, branded exhibitions, and interactive art installations. OHOH specializes in the design and fabrication of public art, architectural placemaking, product prototyping, and experiential design. We are a fun, creative collective of artists working in a fast-paced, collaborative design studio and fabrication shop.

At One Hat One Hand we value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives that each individual brings to our workplace beyond the traditional job requirements. If you’re excited about working at OHOH and are not an exact match with the description, we hope you’ll still consider applying.”

One Hat One Hand is seeking a qualified Designer/Project Manager to join our growing studio. This position requires Design and Fabrication experience in industrial design, architecture, and fabrication, as well as engagement in industry related positions such as presentation design and project management. The right candidate is detail oriented, communicative, excited by teamwork, and has a passion for creative expression and problem solving.

Overview

A Designer/PM at One Hat One Hand is responsible for the successful completion and delivery of all contracted scope for a given project. This includes creating constructible three dimensional designs, and then developing illustrative visualizations and diagrams that describe the final forms to both the client as well as the fabrication team for construction. Throughout the project a Designer/PM needs to collaborate with the estimating, production, and finishing teams as well as outside consultants to ensure that the design is brought to life in both an experientially stunning and cost efficient way.

Primary Responsibilities

The following are key duties and responsibilities of a Designer/PM at OHOH:

• Develop design concepts, 3D visualizations, and presentation decks for client meetings
• Collaborate with the internal Production and Finishing Departments for prototyping strategies, build drawings, production schedules, and install and maintenance plans
• Create technical documentation for coordination with contractors, structural engineering, MEP engineering, and permitting
• Create cut files for internal fabrication team and external vendors and manage their schedule and deliverable
• Coordinate and conduct meetings with project stakeholders; create agendas, take detailed notes, and distribute follow-up materials
• Maintain communication with stakeholders regarding scope, schedule, and budget throughout the project lifecycle 
• Project based time management of hours allocated per phase and task
• Coordinate fabrication schedules within and between projects
• Track and manage project finances, expense reports, source and order materials, and coordinate deliveries
• Compile final documentation of project (photos, designs, descriptions)

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Project management, client management, schedule creation and management, and construction administration
• Detailed oriented with professional meeting etiquette and management skills; agenda creation, concise note taking, and punctuality Highly creative, detailed oriented, and strong critical thinking
• Clear and concise written and spoken communication skills
• Digital fabrication experience including CNC, laser cutting, waterjet, and 3d printing
• Knowledge of wood, steel, aluminum, acrylic, foams, plastics, and casting fabrication and finishing techniques
• Proficient in G-suite, Asana, Adobe Suite, CAD, Rhino, Sketchup, Vectorworks, V-Ray, Enscape, Blender, Unreal

Personal Attributes & General Requirements 

• Willing to travel and work during evenings, weekends, or extended hours when required 
• Positive attitude and flexibility with tight deadlines and changing scopes 
• Ability to problem solve through unknown design challenges
• Represent One Hat One Hand towards networking and promotional goals
• Strong interest in continued professional development 

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