Project Manager â Environmental Graphic Design
Project Manager â Environmental Graphic Design
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01-06-2025
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Job Description
Project Manager Environmental Graphic Design
Kahler Slater is seeking a Project Manager with 5 years of experience to join our Environmental Branding Team.
We bring brands to life through the spaces people experience. From signage and storytelling to large-scale graphics we design environments that reflect each clients culture and purpose.
As aProject Manager youll guide projects from early ideas to final installation working closely with designers architects and strategists. Youll keep things organized and on trackmanaging timelines coordinating across teams and ensuring the work is thoughtful and well-executed.
This role is perfect for someone who understands how creative teams operate and knows how to keep projects moving with clarity and purpose. You see the big picture but youre also great with the details because both matter when it comes to great design.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities of a Project Manager Environmental Graphic Design
Project Development
Project Development
- Lead projects from kickoff through final installation and deliverables.
- Translate brand strategy into actionable work plans and manage cross-functional teamsincluding designers architects signage vendors exhibit fabricators and specialty consultantsto ensure cohesive implementation.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget by managing against project plans/schedules/timelines and defined budgets all of which are subject to updates based upon tangible changes impacting the delivery of work
- Oversee internal and external production documentation for quality assurance
- Facilitate client communications status meetings presentations and decision-making processes
Leadership
- Consistently and effectively plan resource execute and otherwise manage cross-functional teams on projects that are high quality profitable and delivered on time
- Collaborate with internal key stakeholders including leadership to align on risk priorities and ensure risk strategies are integrated into project planning
- Contribute to the preparation and delivery of presentations to project key stakeholders providing data-driven insights and recommendations.
- Maintain accountability across timelines budget and scope while balancing client needs with design excellence
- Mentor junior staff and elevate cross-team collaboration by facilitating the sharing of best practices and project insights
Knowledge Skills and Abilities of a Project Manager Environmental Graphic Design
- Degree in Project Management Environmental Graphic Design Interior Design or a related field
- PMP certification or similar preferred
- 5 years of experience managing creative or design-centric projects including branding experiential design signage/wayfinding or exhibit design
- Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and external vendors from concept through installation
- Proven experience managing project finances timelines and internal resourcing
- Demonstrated success with production coordination design documentation and vendor bidding/management
- Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite and comfort with project management tools (e.g. Deltek Microsoft Projects)
- Familiarity with signage systems fabrication processes and material specifications
- Strong written verbal and visual communication skills
- Highly organized and proactive with a clear ability to prioritize manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
- Comfortable with adjusting to changing priorities and flexibility to meet tight deadlines.
- Passion for creating brand-driven environments and experiences
Working Relationships of a Project Manager Environmental Graphic Design
- Reports toCreative Director Environmental Branding
- Works in a collaborative mix of virtual and in-person settings
- Represents the firm in alignment with Kahler Slaters core values
- Interacts directly with clients vendors and cross-functional teams to bring projects to life
Working Conditions of a Project Manager Environmental Graphic Design
Work is performed in a professional collaborative creative open office environment. This is a hybrid role requiring an average of 3 days per week in our Chicago or Milwaukee offices with flexibility in choosing which days work best for you. Occasional travel is expected as it relates to servicing clients and professional development.
Work is performed in a professional collaborative creative open office environment. This is a hybrid role requiring an average of 3 days per week in our Chicago or Milwaukee offices with flexibility in choosing which days work best for you. Occasional travel is expected as it relates to servicing clients and professional development.
Include a cover letter and resume when you apply. A portfolio or case study examples of work youve managed is highly encouraged.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Contract
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