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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. talent@jackporter.com

Available Positions

Experience Designer

Stories matters. How it’s expressed matters. And now, more than ever, where it’s expressed matters.

Jack Porter, a leading multidisciplinary design group renowned for its innovative brand experiences within the built environment, is currently seeking a Experience Designer. At Jack Porter, we integrate design, storytelling and technology to bring beauty and meaning to the built environment. Our clients’ facilities are among the most important, most valuable and most visible assets. Jack Porter helps bring their space — and brand — to life. We make where matter.

As a Experience Designer 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 merges design with spatial thinking and provides an opportunity to create high profile work for elite athletic programs and brands.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and assist the team with all aspects of design for EGD projects.
  • Visualize 2D and 3D design solutions through the use of multiple mediums including sketching, graphic design, elevations, and digital renderings.
  • Think rapidly to generate dynamic ideas.
  • Communicate effectively and deliver/receive constructive critique.
  • Thrive under pressure and within tight deadlines.
  • Move rapidly from brainstorming to sketches to developed concepts ready for client presentation, with and without direction.
  • Work independently and under the direction of the senior design team.
  • Work collaboratively with the design team through all phases of design, from concept through construction documentation.

Skills + Requirements

  • Strong toolkit of artistic and design leadership skills.
  • Energetic and hard-working attitude.
  • Strong understanding of branding concepts and their integration with the built environment.
  • Take pride in and be passionate about design work.
  • A portfolio showcasing design fundamentals, based on a core discipline (graphic design, EGD, industrial design, exhibit design) relevant to Jack Porter's clients.
  • Ability to ideate original concepts through traditional sketching (whether traditional or digital).
  • Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite (primarily Photoshop and Illustrator).
  • Understanding (or fluidity) in SketchUp is a tremendous bonus.
  • Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
  • 2-5 years minimum of professional experience in the design industry.

WHAT YOU'LL GET

Impact
Your impact will be tangible. Every narrative you craft, every design you conceive, will play a role in defining how brands connect with their audience. Your work won’t be confined to a portfolio; it will be experienced by millions, leaving an enduring legacy. Join a team where your creativity doesn’t just make a splash; it makes waves.

Culture
At Jack Porter, teamwork isn’t just encouraged; it’s essential. You’ll join a melting pot of thinkers, creators, and designers, where every voice is valued, and every idea has the potential. Collaborate, create, and celebrate together.

And all work and no play isn’t the Jack Porter way. Whether it’s a game of nintendo switch between projects or a team happy hour, we make sure that work is as enjoyable as it is rewarding. Your well-being matters, and we strive to make every day at Jack Porter a day well-lived.

Compensation

  • Competitive salary
  • Discretionary bonus
  • Medical benefits (health, dental, vision)
  • Time off (PTO, paid holidays, sick leave)
  • 401k with 4% match
  • Paid maternity and paternity leave
  • Inspiring HQ workspace with a full range of amenities

FEEL LIKE YOU JUST READ A DESCRIPTION OF YOU?

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, portfolio, and favorite sports team to talent@jackporter.com and tell us what about this job struck a chord with you.

Wayfinding Specialist (Contractor)

Jack Porter, a leading multidisciplinary design group renowned for its innovative brand experiences within the built environment, is currently seeking a Wayfinding Specialist. This unique role calls for a creative visionary who can blend the art of design with the science of wayfinding to create intuitive and engaging navigational experiences across a variety of spaces. If you have a passion for crafting clear, coherent, and visually compelling design solutions that enhance spatial navigation and brand interaction, you might be the perfect addition to our dynamic team.

As a Wayfinding Specialist at Jack Porter, you will have the opportunity to work on national projects, applying your skills to design wayfinding systems, environmental graphics, and interactive elements that guide, inform, and enrich the user experience.

Responsibilities

  • Design Innovative Wayfinding Systems: Develop intuitive and engaging wayfinding solutions and environmental graphics for various projects, including sports venues, corporate environments, and public spaces.
  • Collaborate on Spatial Design Projects: Work closely with interior designers, architects, and brand strategists to integrate wayfinding into the broader context of experiential design projects.
  • User-Centered Design Approach: Employ a user-centered design methodology to ensure that all wayfinding and environmental graphics enhance the overall user experience, making spaces navigable and accessible for all.
  • Project Management: Oversee projects from concept through completion, coordinating with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery.
  • Brand Integration: Seamlessly integrate brand elements into wayfinding strategies, reinforcing brand identity through environmental graphics and signage.
  • Research and Strategy: Conduct research on best practices in wayfinding and environmental design, staying ahead of industry trends and incorporating innovative solutions into your work.
  • Prototyping and Testing: Develop prototypes for signage and wayfinding systems, conducting user testing to validate and refine designs.
  • Jump in with the Design Team: In addition to wayfinding design, this role will collaborate with the design team to develop environmental/experience design concepts for an assortment of projects, ensuring a holistic and immersive user experience.
  • Conceptualizing Signage: Successful candidates will be comfortable ideating and conceptualizing signage, sign location plans, and message schedules in a way that is easily understood by the client, is easily updatable, and is preferably BIM integrated.

Skills + Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Architecture, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in wayfinding and environmental graphic design, with a strong portfolio showcasing completed projects.
  • Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and familiarity with CAD tools and BIM processes.
  • Strong understanding of ADA guidelines, code compliance, and signage design methodologies.
  • Excellent communication and project management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across disciplines.
  • Creative problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail and a dedication to creating functional and aesthetically pleasing design solutions.
  • Self-starter attitude with the ability to own signage and wayfinding segments of projects from concept to implementation.

Extra Credit

  • Experience with digital wayfinding solutions and interactive design.
  • Knowledge of materials and fabrication methods relevant to signage and environmental graphics.
  • A background or interest in behavioral psychology as it applies to wayfinding and spatial navigation.

WHAT YOU'LL GET

Impact

Your influence will be tangible. Every relationship you nurture, every strategy you devise, will be instrumental in shaping how our clients engage with their audience. Your efforts won’t just be items on a checklist; they’ll shape business narratives and drive real-world results. Join a team where your experience doesn’t just make a splash; it makes waves.

Culture

At Jack Porter, teamwork isn’t just encouraged; it’s essential. You’ll join a melting pot of thinkers, creators, and designers, where every voice is valued, and every idea has the potential. Collaborate, create, and celebrate together.

And all work and no play isn’t the Jack Porter way. Whether it’s a game of nintendo switch between projects or a team happy hour, we make sure that work is as enjoyable as it is rewarding. Your well-being matters, and we strive to make every day at Jack Porter a day well-lived.

FEEL LIKE YOU JUST READ A DESCRIPTION OF YOU?

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 talent@jackporter.com.