Studio O+A is an award-winning San Francisco-based interiors firm with over 33 years of experience in designing environments and experiences. Our creative solutions for companies such as adidas, McDonald’s, Yelp, Microsoft, Hyundai Motor Company and many others have established the firm as one of the country’s leading design innovators.
Project Designers – Brand at Studio O+A develop and drive the environmental graphics program from planning/positioning phases through technical production under the design direction of the Brand Director. They must have the ability to work independently on projects as well as the flexibility to support, collaborate, and sometimes lead. Project Designer-Brand must have a working knowledge of construction terminology and fabrication methods, and the ability to read plans, elevations and details.
Project Designers often work on a variety of projects at once, so ability to prioritize and handle a number of concurrent projects and tasks is key. This position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent presentation and sketching abilities.
This is an intermediate position, requiring at least 5-8 years of experience working at an environmental design, graphic design, branding or related design firm.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate on all phases of corporate interiors projects, including programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development and construction documents.
- Develop the environmental graphic scope and strategy for a project with guidance of the Director.
- Work closely with the project designer and project architect to develop scaled elevations and floor plans conveying graphic intent for schematic and design development presentations.
- Create way finding and signage programs.
- Produce detailed production files for distribution to fabricators and print vendors.
- Specify finishes, substrates, and finishing methods for both print and environmental designs.
- Present brand and graphic solutions to internal design team, clients, and external partners.
- Review proofs, drawings, mock-ups and samples submitted by project contractors.
- Review pricing, materials and value engineering for graphics projects.
- Perform field verifications and assist with site inspections for verification of design intent.
- Review shop drawings and submittals related to environmental graphics and branding.
- Respond to RFIs and issue SKs to clarify questions related to environmental graphics and branding.
- Proactively keep Project Managers and Directors informed of work status and seek clarification where appropriate.
- Identify issues, risks and conflicts and ask for assistance and/or delegate in a timely and constructive manner when required.
- Participate in the creation of Artist Series and other Studio O+A print and digital pieces.
- Work with the Directors to update Studio O+A forms and templates, and generate new internal documents as needed.
- Produce marketing materials and firm collateral with the guidance and oversight of the Brand Director.
- Assist with the creation of Proposal responses and presentations with the guidance and oversight of the Principals and Directors.
The greatest ideas come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds, and experiences—and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment to nurture our people and projects. Studio O+A provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.
Studio O+A participates in the E-Verify program as required by law.
MWA will consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with applicable law.
O+A is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities upon request. Please contact our HR Team at if you need assistance or accommodation.
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