A genuine love for what we do

JOB DESCRIPTION

Company //

PORTER exists to imagine and curate unique brand experiences. We are driven by innovation and the search for the best possible solutions. Our hands-on, tailored approach to service reflects quality in every aspect of our process as we strive for enduring results. Piece by piece, we assess each element of a project, finding new possibilities, visualizing outcomes. We are a dynamic retail marketing agency that designs, engineers, produces, and installs fixture programs, retail environments, and experiential spaces for major brands around the globe.

Location //

Remote Work

Opportunity //

PORTER is looking for an Environmental/Industrial Designer with at least 4 years of experience in retail and hospitality environments. As a Designer for PORTER, you will be developing, designing, implementing, and preparing the roll out of crafted, brand-based solutions for clients in the retail and hospitality industries. In this role you will be working closely with multiple disciplines within PORTER and directly with clients. A positive attitude, sense of humor and openness to give and receive constructive feedback are a must.

Responsibilities //

• Develop architectural and/or industrial design and visualization for a range of branded environments, structures, and products.

• Assist throughout all phases of projects, planning and pre-design, schematic design, design development and production.

• Collaborate with the PORTER team to deliver a cohesive branded approach to each experience.

• Develop evocative 3D renderings that immerse clients in our solutions and showcase the effectiveness of our ideas.

• Create floor plans, site plans, material studies and production documents that will thoroughly communicate design intent to both internal production team members and external architectural and production partners.

• Select material samples and put together a material boards for client presentations.

Experience //

• An experienced 3D designer or architectural designer who can develop structural solutions that solve the challenges of a client brief, the complexity of a site and the goals of a consumer brand.

• A visionary thinker who can create bold, inventive solutions that define how brands connect with consumers.

• An expert in how humans move through and interact with their physical space. Someone in tune with how built environments can influence the way people think, feel and behave.

• Familiarity with retail environments and nomenclature,

• A detail-oriented and meticulous designer.

Education //

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, interior design, industrial design or equivalent knowledge gained from education and/or work experience in design or related field.

Skills //

• Proficiency in SketchUp, Enscape, Layout, and Adobe CC is a must. Proficiency in 3D based programs such as AutoCAD, 3D Studio, Cinema 4D, Rhino or Maya is a plus. High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook and Internet applications.

• Ability to quickly communicate modeled concepts and ideas over online communications.

• Ability to read, understand and create architectural drawings.

• Excellent visual, verbal and written communication skills including analysis, interpretation & reasoning.

• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast paced and deadline-oriented environment.

• Excellent multi-tasking, organizational and time-management/priority-setting skills.

• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail and deadlines.

Portfolio //

Include with CV. Work must be presented digitally, either as a PDF or online portfolio site in order to be considered for this position. Your portfolio should illustrate the process of design, from concept through finished renderings or production photos/examples. Concept exploration and seeing “how you got there” will be important to evaluate the quality and merit of your work.