Senior Architectural Designer presso Orange Barrel Media

Senior Designer, OBM Architecture Studio

Location: Los Angeles, CA, Columbus, OH, or New York, NY

Experience: 4+ years professional design experience.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Orange Barrel Media creates and operates iconic urban media in 26 of the top markets in the U.S. Our commitment to innovation has differentiated OBM as a leader in the Out-of-Home industry. OBM has established itself as the leader in architecturally significant media design. OBM’s Real Estate Development team includes an in-house architecture team which designs signs in-house, and in partnership with prominent artists and architects.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Senior Designer will design memorable media displays and advocate for them through the approvals process. Each project is unique and will require the Senior Designer to provide several potential concepts. The Designer will prepare high-quality deliverables to communicate the design intent to multiple audiences including property owners and city staff. Atmosphere is fast-paced, and each day includes both independent and collaborative work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design exceptional media displays which reflect context, property owner, and city preferences.

• Study sites and downtown neighborhoods to identify opportunities for sign placement.

• Research each site and market to identify opportunities for a design solution to align with city priorities and provide community benefits.

• Develop polished presentation materials. Advocate for design in verbal and graphic presentations.

• Coordinate with internal teams on design approval and execution.

Qualifications:

• B.Arch, or M.Arch.

• Strong design portfolio.

• Proficient in modeling and rendering software. Programs used include Rhino, Twinmotion, KeyShot, and Adobe Creative Suite.

• Passionate about contemporary architecture, art, and urban environments.

• Able to combine visual and written elements to tell a compelling story. Able to write and speak persuasively about design without jargon.

• Candidate should have the enthusiasm and resilience needed to develop multiple solutions for public-facing projects.

• Candidate must be able to travel periodically and thrive in an entrepreneurial culture.

Please submit resume, cover letter, and link to design portfolio for your application to be considered. Applicants who do not include a portfolio will not be considered. 

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the role and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with it. Responsibilities may change over time to adapt to business needs. 

The compensation for this role is $80,000 - $120,000 base with an additional annual performance bonus. OBM is an equal opportunity employer and provides competitive salary/incentive compensation and benefits, generous PTO, 401k match, a beautiful office stocked with snacks, and daily lunch.