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We are always looking to connect with talented people that share our passion and vision. If you think you would be a good addition to the team, drop us an email and let us know why. info@jackporter.com

Available Positions

Design Director

Jack Porter is looking for a design director who is able to quickly interpret business needs and client briefs and turn them into compelling creative solutions. Often working under tight deadlines while overseeing multiple projects, the design director must be a skilled manager of creative teams (including but not limited to: graphic designers, experience designers, UX and UI designers, etc). The design director must be an effective communicator, especially when it comes to relaying creative concepts to design teams and company stakeholders. This position allows individuals to work in a collaborative environment spanning multiple disciplines to create high profile work for elite athletic programs and brands.

Responsibilities + Skills

  • Distill abstract business concepts and client needs into elegant creative solutions.
  • Take responsibility for the creative vision and the standard of output across team members who work under them.
  • Pitch ideas confidently and present the creative vision clearly to clients, as well as communicate in the same manner to members of the creative team.
  • Strong people management and leadership skills in order to hire, develop, and inspire the creative team.
  • Ensure that all of the organization’s or client’s creative output/visuals are consistent with the overall brand.
  • Lead multiple projects from conception to completion in accordance with deadlines.
  • Work collaboratively with outside architectural and interiors teams to deliver impactful and integrated experiential design solutions
  • In addition to providing design direction, must have possess the design skillsets to execute to deliver client-ready design concepts

Requirements

  • A degree in a visual or experiential design discipline or equivalent professional experience
  • Five or more years of experience as a senior-level designer or director in an experiential design field
  • Ability to work with clients to understand detailed requirements and determine a plan that will ensure they are met or exceeded
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to clearly and effectively communicate the creative vision, concepts, ideas, and solutions to stakeholders, internal teams, and clients
  • Ability to organize and synthesize complex content and tell stories through design
  • Extensive supervisory experience (including leadership, team-building, and delegation) leading and managing a creative team.
  • Mastery over Adobe CS and SketchUp
  • Be open to giving and receiving feedback and constructive criticism

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Account Manager

Jack Porter is a multidisciplinary design group creating immersive brand experiences for the built environment. Our team is looking for an Account Manager who isn’t afraid of a challenge, loves the details and thrives in a creative process. If this piques your interest, keep reading.

The Account Manager follows the project from inception to completion, assuming responsibility for day-to-day management of project workflow. Responsibilities include developing, monitoring and maintaining the client relationship, project scope, timeline, assets and overall quality of the final product. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, is highly organized and is a good problem solver.  This person is a leader and enjoys participating in the creative process with a team, naturally earning the trust of the team and of the client representatives. This person likes to get things done, while maintaining the integrity of the overall design and exceeding client expectations.

Responsibilities

  • Guide the client through the decision making process to align with the overall strategy
  • Managing the overall parameters of a project, including timeline, key milestones, client deliverables, budget
  • Lead client meetings and phone calls, review creative and capture client feedback
  • Clearly relay client feedback and decisions to the design team
  • Communicate status of the project and manage client deliverables

Skills + Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Leader
  • Strategic thinker
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Thrive in a stressful environment
  • Easily builds rapport and trust
  • Ability to travel, 25%

Extra Credit

  • Experience with managing interactive or web development projects
  • Experience in project management
  • Experience with a design agency

If you think you would be a good fit for this position, and have the experience to back it up, we’d love to talk. Please send your resume to info@jackporter.com.

Technical Designer

Jack Porter is looking to add a passionate and creative Technical Designer to join our team. In this position you will play a critical role in the development of dynamic and engaging experiences for stadiums, arenas, museums, retail spaces, visitor centers, and more. A thirst for variety and new challenges is required. This position allows individuals to work in a collaborative environment spanning multiple disciplines to create high profile work for elite athletic programs and brands.

Responsibilities

Detailing & Documentation

  • Shop drawings: Work with the design team to translate 2d and 3d conceptual renderings into constructible drawings
  • Review, redline, and approve construction drawings from fabrication partners while maintaining the design intent of the project
  • Interior architectural design and documentation for projects that require building renovation and modification
  • Collaborate with the design team to provide design detailing and refinement to established concepts and design direction

Design & Visualization

  • Develop 3d models (Sketchup) for existing environments based on photographs and site surveys, as well as models for new construction based on architectural drawings
  • Collaborate with the design team at the concept and schematic stages to design 3d displays and experiences.

Architectural Coordination

  • For projects involving new construction, review all construction documents provided by the architectural design team and CM, and proactively identify areas of coordination
  • Redline and modify architectural drawings as needed to ensure the building meets the requires for Jack Porter’s installations
  • Conduct site visits during the construction phase to ensure the site conditions align with drawings and expectations

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in interior design, architecture (Associate’s degree in CAD with sufficient experience and portfolio may apply)
  • Highly Proficient in Autodesk and SketchUp
  • Experience with Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and other post process and presentation graphic software
  • Knowledge of relevant building codes and accessibility requirements
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy of work
  • Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
  • Must be a highly motivated self-starter with solid writing and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task and be flexible and able to adapt to rapidly changing project requirements and deadlines

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Production Manager

Jack Porter is a multidisciplinary design group creating immersive brand experiences for the built environment. Our team is looking for a Production Manager. This person is a leader, a communicator, and a planner with technical know-how.

The Production Manager is an integral part of making custom designed experiences come to life. They are an essential part of the production team, focusing on vendor communications and relationships, schedules, construction coordination and working through technical fabrication challenges. If you love to figure things out and make it happen, keep reading.

Responsibilities by Project Phase

DESIGN PROCESS

  • Supporting the design team and project management team by determining the best method of fabrication and procurement on a project basis
  • Researching new technologies and materials to achieve design intent
  • Create project budget and strategically manage that budget to achieve project goals
  • Lead and collaborate with design team, production team and trusted partners to develop a plan for each project

PROCUREMENT

  • Reviewing architectural plans, shop drawings and technical specifications, to ensure proper execution and determine any coordination issues
  • Knowledge and understanding of contract documents for project(s)
  • Assist as needed with purchase orders, releasing files and managing invoices
  • Key player is quality control, including reviewing samples, conducting shop visits and checking in materials

INSTALLATION

  • Development of installation plan, includes coordination with both client and vendor stakeholders. Plan includes scheduling, man power, access and all other logistics.
  • On-site installation management and oversight
  • Lead and oversee fabrication to best deliver finished product
  • Punch list creation and coordination
  • Ability to juggle multiple projects while keeping each on track
  • Traveling for meetings and projects 25-30%

Requirements

  • Industry experience
  • Strategic thinker, problem solver
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • General knowledge of construction methods and practices
  • Knowledge of takeoff and as-built documentation
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (specifically excel)
  • Ability to read and understand construction plans and documents
  • Ability to coordinate multiple subcontractors, trades, and logistics carriers
  • Thrives in a stressful environment
  • Easily builds rapport and trust
  • TEAM PLAYER with motivation to learn!

Extra Credit

  • Proficiency in Auto-cad or other drafting software
  • Experience with A/V integration
  • Experience implementing high-end custom millwork or custom exhibits

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VP of Production

Jack Porter is a multidisciplinary design group creating immersive brand experiences for the built environment. Our team is looking for a VP of Production. This person thrives in developing and implementing systems. They are a leader, a communicator, and a planner with technical know-how.

The VP of Production leads the department, overseeing all fabrication and installation at Jack Porter. The goal of the department is to bring the design intent to life with the highest level of quality, while staying on budget and on time.

The VP of Production is an integral part of making custom designed experiences come to life. They lead and support the production team by creating strong systems and processes, developing a network of strong vendor partners and facilitating effective work flow between departments.

Role and Responsibilities:

  • Development, rollout and oversight of systems, processes and standards relating to procurement, fabrication partners, installation partners and quality assurance. Including but not limited to: vendor contracts, purchase orders, work flows, checks and balances, budgeting procedures, change orders, quality assurance standards, sample approval tracking, drawing/proof approval tracking, project documentation, coordination with Jack Porter accounting, project team and design team
  • Oversee and manage the production team P&L
  • Oversee and manage efficiency, quality and profitability of fabrication and installation. Maintain a high level understanding of how production department impacts the overall success of Jack Porter.
  • Develop and execute process to identify, vet and on-board new fabrication partners
  • Create and maintain business relationships with fabrication and installation partners, working to protect margins, increase work flow efficiencies and maintain quality
  • Develop a strategic plan for building the Production Team for 2022 and beyond.
  • Lead hiring effort to build the team as determined
  • Lead, manage, support and hold accountable production management team who are managing project level coordination
  • For large, complex projects, provide a more hands on approach in supporting the production management team on an as needed basis (25%), helping work through difficult executions, or coordination challenges.
Traveling for meetings and projects, 10-15%

Requirements

  • 10+ years experience in project management, construction management or similar
  • Industry experience, construction, exhibit fabrication
  • Experience in project management/production leadership
  • Experience working with architects, engineers and general contractors
  • Strategic thinker, problem solver
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Thrive in a stressful environment
  • Easily builds rapport and trust

Extra Credit

  • Proficiency in Auto-cad or other drafting software
  • Experience with complex A/V integration
  • Experience implementing high-end custom millwork or custom exhibits

Feel like you just read a description of you? Ready for a new experiences? Send your info to info@jackporter.com and tell us what about this post struck a chord with you.