Defining an "experience designer": BRC-IA seeks Experience Design Leads

I saw this job posting on Archinect.  It's for an "Experience Design Lead"
at BRC Imagination Arts, a firm at the pinnacle of the experience-design
pyramid in terms of its mission, abilities, and accomplishments.  I'm
posting this, not because BRC-IA needs any help attracting talent, but
because it offers a definition of "experience designer" that's expansive and
notably different from the Web-service "user experience designer"
definitions -- because they're quite different disciplines and practices.

I'll be discussing this further on Total Experience
(http://totalexperience.corante.com/). -- Bob Jacobson


The job went up November 2, 2006, so it's current:

http://archinect.com/jobs/description.php?id=47081_0_30_0_C

EXPERIENCE DESIGN LEAD

BRC Imagination Arts
www.brcweb.com
Burbank, CA

Posted on: Nov 02, '06
        
We’re looking to meet bright, talented and enthusiastic Experience Design
Leads to join our idea circle and eclectic ranks. If you have an amazing
portfolio, a passion for design, and a “do whatever it takes” attitude, we
want to see what you’ve got.

Experience Design Lead is responsible for the creation of ideas and visual
aspects of experiential and exhibit design for the concept and master
planning of museums, visitor attractions and cultural heritage centers.

Responsibilities

* Conduct design research to inform and support conceptual ideas
* Work closely with designers and writers to find the most effective, killer
way to communicate an idea.
* Develop and present ideas in illustrative sketches, plans, media, polished
presentations and/or 3D models that effectively communicate the concept
vision both internally and to clients.
* Manage project budgets and work with the Design Studio Manager to keep
staff and resources in balance.
* Enjoy travel? There’s a fair amount of it in this job.

Work experience requirements:

* Solid experience in museum exhibition and story-driven design, with a
background in spatial and interpretive experience design. Knowledge of
theater design is a plus.
* Familiarity with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices and
procedures.
* An understanding of sustainable design and cultural sensitivity is a big
plus. We care about the world and the future we all share.
* Extremely organized and ability to problem solve.

Skills

* Must have strong design and business skills and have the ability to lead
from the front. Powerhouse at generating ideas and design solutions. Ability
to generate ideas, projects and edits quickly and effectively.
* Must be able to think through the end of your pen or mouse. Ideation
skills are critical to our design process. You’ll be responsible for
generating quick sketches in meetings that awe the client and clearly
communicate the concepts being generated by all participants.
* Strong communication and supervisory skills.
* Ability to work on multiple projects and meet sometimes crazy deadlines;
strong time management skills.
* We work at a very high rate of speed. You must be able generate ideas,
projects and edits quickly and effectively.
* Ability to work well with other designers, non-designers and management
and be comfortable presenting and meeting with clients.
* Extremely organized with attention to detail.
* Flexibility

Software Requirements

* Must know Illustrator and Photoshop.
* SketchUp, CAD or other media programs a plus.
* Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Education Requirements

* Multiple degrees, interests, passions and an unquenchable thirst for
knowledge and experiencing life is a big plus.

How to Apply

Email a cover letter and resume along with a link to your online portfolio
to Matthew Solari, Design Studio Manager, at [email protected] If you don’t
have an online portfolio, you may send 3 PDF samples of your work.



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