{"id":18410,"date":"2017-06-05T12:56:52","date_gmt":"2017-06-05T16:56:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/?p=18410"},"modified":"2017-06-05T12:56:52","modified_gmt":"2017-06-05T16:56:52","slug":"job-opportunity-director-of-content-activity-design-esi-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/2017\/06\/05\/job-opportunity-director-of-content-activity-design-esi-design\/","title":{"rendered":"Job Opportunity, Director of Content &#038; Activity Design \/ ESI Design"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Director of Content &amp; Activity Design<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>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 \u2014 to inspire conversation, collaboration, and action.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We are seeking a Director of the Content &amp; 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 &amp; Activity Design Department and leading content design from concept through completion on multiple projects.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key responsibilities<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Manage and mentor a small team of content designers through all stages of project design and documentation to assure consistency and quality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Interact with clients to establish project goals and design criteria, and to communicate design concepts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Work with project managers to oversee schedule, workflow, and design at different phases, from proposals through production<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>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<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Work closely with ESI\u2019s Principal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Create the overall vision for content design for the firm<\/li>\n<li>Write and present polished presentations and reports that articulate the design, both internally and to clients<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Research project-related content, market competition, audience engagement strategies, and experiential innovations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop and script print materials, videos, and interactive media geared toward the intended audience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Required qualifications<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>10+ years&#8217; 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.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Significant experience in leading and working with multi-disciplinary teams to realize these types of designs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Proven ability and relevant work experience in cross-functional environments, including retail, corporate, large-scale media, and\/or museum design<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience in all aspects of the design process, from ideation to documentation to final scripting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Excellent oral and written communication skills with respect to team members, peers, management, and clients<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience in interacting with senior executives, both internally and externally<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience in leading and mentoring more junior designers in a multi-disciplinary environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Excellent writing, editing, and organizational skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strong strategic, conceptual design, and analytical skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience preparing and participating in client presentations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strong portfolio of sample scripts or final products that illustrate expertise in developing in-depth content, powerful media pieces, and\/or engaging visitor experiences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Apply\u00a0to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:recruit@esidesign.com\">recruit@esidesign.com<\/a>\u00a0and reference the job title in the subject line.<\/p>\n<p>Please visit our website @\u00a0<u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.esidesign.com\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=http:\/\/www.esidesign.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1496764378352000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEhFykqHfnATqOm2wrq3cT3yUjHnw\">http:\/\/www.esidesign.com<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Director of Content &amp; 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