Responsibilities
- BFA, BA, BArch or higher in environments, architecture/interior design, or industrial design and 5+ years of experience exhibits, events/experiential/digital space
- Architectural Conceptual Design experience
- Ability to problem solve
- A great portfolio to share
- Chance to help define/redefine look and feel for major brand
- Client facing, growth to lead projects
Requirements
- BFA, BA, BArch or higher in environments, architecture/interior design, or industrial design
- 5+ years of experience in exhibits, events/experiential/digital space
- Architectural conceptual design experience
- Ability to problem solve
- A great portfolio to share
- Excellent communication skills
- Flexible – able to change directions quickly without significant impact to performance
- Ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously while delivering information in a timely manner and adhering to established timelines
- Strong knowledge of modern fabrication techniques, materials, event production methods and digital engagement technologies
- Self-starter who works equally well flying solo or on a team
- Demonstrated ability to communicate ideas to clients, manage timelines and expectations, and troubleshoot problems
- Demonstrates a broad range of visualization formats from hand sketches to white models to realistic renderings
- Mastery of 3D Studio MAX + Vray workflow and Adobe Creative Suite
Nice to Have
- Twinmotion or Unreal skills are a plus
- Technology-company experience or relevant B2B and B2C experience
- Experience working on projects from concept design to fabrication
Work Arrangement
Hybrid — San Francisco, Los Angeles
Who You Are
- Excellent Communicator - You understand how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully. You possess excellent negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.
- Flexible - You are able to change directions quickly without significant impact to performance. You effortlessly juggle multiple things simultaneously while delivering information in a timely manner and adhere to established timelines.
- Innovative - You drive, develop and support new and improved methods, products, procedures or technologies. You are constantly challenging yourself to come up with authentic and innovative ideas to transform the client’s brand.
- You have a portfolio packed with environments, exhibits, events, stage sets, retail, pop-ups and brand activations
- You have a strong knowledge of modern fabrication techniques, materials, event production methods and digital engagement technologies
- You have technology-company experience or relevant B2B and B2C experience
- You are a self-starter with superior communication skills that works equally well flying solo or on a team
- You demonstrate a broad range of visualization formats from hand sketches to white models to realistic renderings – mastery of 3D Studio MAX + Vray workflow and Adobe Creative Suite. Twinmotion or Unreal skills are a plus.
- You have experience working on projects from concept design to fabrication
- You can confidently communicate your ideas to clients, manage timelines and expectations, and troubleshoot problems.
Who We Are
- GPJ is the world leader in experiential marketing. Our 29 global offices are filled with fearless people dreaming up ideas that are transforming industries and bringing the most respected brands to life in powerfully, exciting ways.
- We are a part of the Project Worldwide family. An independent, employee-owned global network of complementary, wholly owned agencies.
- You work hard, she works hard, we all work hard… we all succeed and reap the rewards.
- We have an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – providing our employees with an ownership interest.
- FTO policy (no more “accruing” time off)
- Employer matching 401(k) plan (no vesting period)
- “No employee contribution” healthcare option
- GPJ is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected class.
- GPJ complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
- This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
- GPJ expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on any protected class.
Additional Information
- Salary range: $75k – $105k (dependent on experience, skills, and location)
- Client-facing role with potential to lead projects
- Opportunity to work on high profile brands and large, international projects
- Collaborative environment with creative directors, strategists, 2D artists, and interactive designers