Public Art Project Manager

Description:
About:
Studio Echelman is seeking a Project Manager in our integrated Boston-based design practice, which creates projects at the intersection of sculpture, architecture, public art, and urban transformation.

Led by artist Janet Echelman, the design team focuses on the development and creation of large-scale artworks, both permanent and temporary. These living, breathing sculpture environments respond to the forces of nature – wind, water and light – and become inviting focal points for civic life.

Project Manager will be immersed in a busy studio, working to solve real design problems and find collaborative solutions for large-scale projects. Candidates must have strong conceptual and design skills with 3D modeling ability, and be fully capable of project management.

The position is open to all individuals who are enrolled in or have completed a BArch, MArch, MLA, MDes, DDes, or related design field degree program.

Roles:
– Engage in the creative/design process of major public art projects
– Develop leadership skills in guiding design team process and execution
– Design layouts for fabrication using 3D modeling software
– Collaborate with leading international teams of engineers, architects, and landscape architects to develop designs
– Write material related to design concepts
– Prepare design proposals, presentations, and renderings according to timelines
– Develop and oversee timeline for concept generation, design development, fabrication, and execution of major urban projects

Qualifications:
– Bachelor’s degree required
– Completion or enrollment in BArch, MArch, MLA, MDes, DDes, or related design field degree program preferred
– Background in art, architecture, and/or design required
– 3D modeling software skills required: Sketchup, Rhino, Maya, CADD, or related software
– Proficient in Adobe programs: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign preferred
– Strong writing ability preferred

How To Apply:
Please email resume, letter of interest, writing sample, and file of relevant work to: employment@echelman.com
Apply by:
November 01, 2015