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About the Role
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the Philadelphia Flower Show, translating design concepts into on-site reality. It suits individuals who are both design-minded and logistically adept, thriving on creative problem-solving and bringing ideas to fruition. Reporting to the Flower Show Director of Planning & Design, the Design Associate manages exhibition design projects from conception to implementation, collaborating across teams.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate on small-scale design projects and tasks for Shows & Events, from concept through implementation.
- Develop design drafts, layouts, and 3D models using SketchUp, Layout, and other design software.
- Research and integrate trending elements, materials, and experiences into designs.
- Develop and iterate design ideas based on feedback from stakeholders.
- Track project timelines, budgets, and progress, providing updates.
- Participate in the physical setup, staging, and teardown of projects.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders, contractors, and team members.
- Develop control drawings and detailed construction drawings with specifications.
- Compile project-specific detail sheets and visual resources.
- Develop operational diagrams and scaled maps to support logistics.
- Process and interpret data in Excel and translate information into design outputs.
- Perform space planning, iterating through design ideas with real-world constraints.
- Contribute to creative team standards and practices.
- Use and maintain design templates for consistency and quality.
- Create design narrative elements such as decks and storyboards, and write copy.
- Translate design, build, and production information for various audiences.
- Serve as liaison between specialized teams, aiding in logistical needs.
- Contribute to event-specific design and logistics needs.
- Serve as point person for creation, use, and distribution of install and drawing sets on site.
Requirements
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.).
- Excellent 3D modeling skills in SketchUp and Layout.
- Excellent with spreadsheets (Excel and Google Sheets).
- Comfortable with drafting software for generating construction documents and detailed designs.
- Comfortable learning new software and methods as they arise.
- Positive energy and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
- Process- and results-oriented.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Physically able to handle demanding work and long hours.
- Available and willing to work nontraditional hours during events.
- Strong contributor to creative team standards and practices.
- General familiarity with client management, including communications, timelines, and budgets.
- Physically able to stand for long periods, do extensive walking, and lift up to 25 pounds during events.
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- SketchUp
- Layout
- Excel
- Google Sheets
- Drafting software
- 3D modeling
- Spreadsheet data processing
- Visual communication (decks, storyboards, copy writing)
- Stakeholder communication
- Client management
- Logistics coordination
Location
- Philadelphia
Work Type
- Full-time
- On-site
Experience Level
- Not specified
Education Level
- Not specified
About the Company
- The Philadelphia Flower Show is one of the country's largest and most celebrated events.
Equal Opportunity
- At PHS, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.