Art & Graphics Lead – WeWork, San Francisco
Art & Graphics Lead
About The Role
WeWork is looking for an Art & Graphics Lead with 2+ years experience to help conceive, define and execute environmental graphics and art installations for our WeWork interior spaces as a member of the San Francisco-based Art & Graphics and interior design teams.
You will be assisting in the design and production of everything from wayfinding graphics, to hand painted murals, to custom wallpaper patterns and neon signage. Part of the work will be installation-based. Strong hands-on art and design skills are required — i.e. painting, drawing, or other means of creating design in physical spaces, as well as using tools, ladders, etc. You will assist in managing relationships with vendors and manufacturers, ensuring the ordering and organization of materials and samples, and interfacing with freelancers and artists. You must also have experience in traditional graphic design.
WeWork design is a global team composed of experienced and talented designers, engineers and architects. We are dedicated to creating exceptional co-working spaces where our members will work better together. With locations on almost all continents, this is a great opportunity to be part of one of the fastest growing startups in the world.
Responsibilities
Reports to the regional Art & Graphics Manager, while working with the Head of Art & Graphics, Art Director and Interior Designers to execute the overall design intent for each space
Stay up to date with contemporary art, graphic, and interior design trends
Be an engaged member of both the graphic design and interior design team. Bring fresh ideas to meetings and be willing to go the extra mile to help team members.
Manage personal work flow and schedule
Collaborate in the design of environmental art & graphics with your regional team
Assist in the installation of graphic and art projects — whether that be hand painting, assisting team members, or finding the right vendor or local artist
Basic Qualifications
Strong knowledge and understanding of art and design principles
2+ years experience in professional graphic design field
Clear communicator and efficient designer
Strong interest in interior design, art, and installation design
Very proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
Comfortable translating design into physical installation work via hand-painting, spray paint, stenciling, wheatpasting, etc.
Able to reference past WeWork projects and the overall brand aesthetic while creating work for new WeWork spaces
Fluent in English and the local language
Who You Are
Creative, adventurous, hungry; ready to roll your sleeves up to get dirty
Passionate about collaborating and rolling out the absolute best work
You have impeccable taste in all things design and art
An interest in interior design, installation graphics, and large scale artwork
Great sense of humor
Gets happy and excited that no two days are the same
Loves working with numerous people day to day
Never take yourself too seriously
Candidates must submit a proper portfolio in order to be considered for the position.