Manager - Design Implementation

Overview

Responsibilities

• Studio coordination for a variety of global workplace projects.
• Collaborate with the Design Managers, Technical Manager and other Project Managers
• Support in gathering the required information to develop the Creative Brief or created concepts.
• Join weekly project calls to track the progress and receive feedback. Bring all studio-specific inquiries to client meetings to guide our team in delivering consistent and efficient work back to our design partners.
• Set up project workflow tools such as Asana, Slack, or others to track the status of Studio elements.
• Guide our partners in implementing our design packages via site support or assessing possible tenderers.
• You’ll support in maintaining and communicating the GLSW guidelines.
• You will become an advocate for our brand and become a resource to the team in delivering projects consistent with our brand, values, and culture.
• Research support for upcoming projects.
• Organize, maintain, update, and recommend changes to our guidelines, standards, and documents.
• This would include Signage guidelines and templates, Project Briefs, Project Archiving, Processes and Procedures.
• Support the studio in managing a library of internal content, visuals, resources, messaging, local and international standards, guidelines, etc...
• You’ll work cross-functionally with various stakeholders and foster relationships within the creative community.
• Set up and maintain regular meeting cadences with internal stakeholders to confirm we are current on deliverables.
• Maintain a global list of potential design and fabrication partners to be reviewed and onboarded by the team.

Qualifications

• A 4-year college degree (preferably a BA/BS in business administration, marketing, design, engineering)
• Strong understanding of Environmental Graphics design and Industrial design. Developing wayfinding systems is a plus.
• At least 3-5 years of industry experience in graphic design, branding, or environmental graphic design-related projects.
• 5+ years of project management experience in a design studio.
• Familiar with architectural construction documents
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• The ability to handle multiple Environmental Graphics Design-related projects simultaneously.
• Self-motivated and exhibits a passion for learning.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally across a large spectrum of business units.
• Understanding of materials/methods required for signage fabrication and installation
• PMP certification or equivalent is recommended.
• Proficient in English; Arabic is a plus

Software Competency

• PowerPoint – Proficient
• Microsoft Suite – proficient
• Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) - good to know but not required.
• AutoCAD (or similar CAD program) - good to know but not required.
• Revit
• good to know but not required.
• Knowledge of 3D modelling software is a plus.

The Applicant

• Enjoys working collaboratively with other teams and independently when needed
• Has an open and positive personality with a strong desire for continued learning and skills development
• Can adapt to shifting priorities and multiple deadlines
• Clearly articulates ideas
• Pays attention to detail and has outstanding organizational skills
• Has excellent written and oral skills and can communicate well with stakeholder
• Has the ability to maintain composure and respond effectively when put under pressure.