Director of Content & Activity Design
ESI Design is an interdisciplinary design firm that transforms places into experiences that engage, educate, and inspire audiences. We are voraciously curious and continually innovating. Whether we are inspiring customer-centric innovation for international corporations or inventing new ways to activate public institutions, our mission is the same — to inspire conversation, collaboration, and action.
We are seeking a Director of the Content & Activity Design Department experienced in developing content, activities, and visitor experiences for retail environments, corporate installations, large-scale media, and museums. The position will involve managing the Content & Activity Design Department and leading content design from concept through completion on multiple projects.
Key responsibilities:
- Manage and mentor a small team of content designers through all stages of project design and documentation to assure consistency and quality
- Interact with clients to establish project goals and design criteria, and to communicate design concepts
- Work with project managers to oversee schedule, workflow, and design at different phases, from proposals through production
- Lead and work with internal multi-disciplinary teams (including physical designers, graphic designers, UX/UI designers, and game designers) to develop innovative designs and visitor experiences
- Work closely with ESI’s Principal
- Create the overall vision for content design for the firm
- Write and present polished presentations and reports that articulate the design, both internally and to clients
- Research project-related content, market competition, audience engagement strategies, and experiential innovations
- Develop and script print materials, videos, and interactive media geared toward the intended audience
Required qualifications:
- 10+ years’ experience, with at least 4 years of demonstrated experience working as a Senior Designer, in developing content and visitor experiences in a variety of formats (multimedia, interactive, interpretive graphics, games, etc.)
- Significant experience in leading and working with multi-disciplinary teams to realize these types of designs
- Proven ability and relevant work experience in cross-functional environments, including retail, corporate, large-scale media, and/or museum design
- Experience in all aspects of the design process, from ideation to documentation to final scripting
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with respect to team members, peers, management, and clients
- Experience in interacting with senior executives, both internally and externally
- Experience in leading and mentoring more junior designers in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Excellent writing, editing, and organizational skills
- Strong strategic, conceptual design, and analytical skills
- Experience preparing and participating in client presentations
- Strong portfolio of sample scripts or final products that illustrate expertise in developing in-depth content, powerful media pieces, and/or engaging visitor experiences
Apply to recruit@esidesign.com and reference the job title in the subject line.
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