Bruce Mau Design has the following openings in our Toronto studio:
- Intermediate/Senior Designer - Architecture/Environments
- Junior Graphic Designer for Brand Environments Team
- Junior Architectural or Environmental Designer for the Brand Environments Team
- Intermediate/Senior Architectural Designer for Brand Environments Team
- Junior Designer
- Senior Designer
- UX Designer/Developer
- Project Coordinator
- Project Director
Scroll down for details and information on how to apply for these positions.
Job Title: Junior Graphic Designer for Brand Environments Team
Role: Provide graphic design and production support across multiple 3D projects as a member of the Brand Environments team.
Skills:
This individual must have …
- A design degree (graphic design, communications, fine art, or a related field)
- The ability to work and understand concepts in 2D and 3D
- A high degree of self-motivation, and the ability to work well in a team setting
- A demonstrated curiosity in a broad range of issues and challenges in the world today
- The ability to contribute creatively to concept development and production under the direction of senior designers
- Proficiency in Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
Responsibilities:
In this role, the Junior Graphic Designer will…
- Be a valuable member of a design team, contributing new ideas, and executing on assigned tasks
- Design and produce creative solutions including but not limited to: presentations, mock-ups, and visual information
- Complete assigned tasks throughout all stages of the design and production process in a timely manner
- Iterate quickly and collaboratively on ideas
- Conduct research and analysis in support of senior team leads/strategists
- Problem-solve and write
- Present ideas (written, verbally, and visually) to peers and seniors
- Own and deliver on specific elements of projects
- Contribute to business development by conducting research and developing presentation materials
- Build a knowledge base of current trends and the relevant landscape
- Learn and apply the BMD Process
- Manage time and understand operational practices
- Build experience interacting with clients with support from seniors
To be considered for this position, please send a digital cover letter, CV & relevant work samples (if any) in a .pdf format by 15 February 2012 to:
info@brucemaudesign.comPlease include the Subject heading: “Junior Graphic Designer-Brand Environments Team”
No phone calls or hard copies of credentials will be accepted.
Job Title: Junior Architectural or Environmental Designer for the Brand Environments Team
Role: Provide design and production support across multiple 3D projects as a member of the Brand Environments team.
Skills:
This individual must have …
- A design degree (architecture, environmental design, industrial design, or a related field)
- The ability to work and understand concepts in 2D and 3D.
- The ability to create and work with graphics and an interest in graphic deisgn
- The potential to grow and develop with the studio
- A high degree of self-motivation, and the ability to work well in a team setting
- A demonstrated curiosity in a broad range of issues and challenges in the world today
- The ability to contribute creatively to concept development and production under the direction of senior designers
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and other 3D modeling and rendering software, as well as a strong working knowledge of Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
Responsibilities:
In this role, the Junior Architectural or Environmental Designer will…
- Be a valuable member of a design team, contributing new ideas, and executing on assigned tasks
- Design and produce creative solutions including but not limited to: presentations, mock-ups, and visual information
- Complete assigned tasks throughout all stages of the design and production process in a timely manner
- Iterate quickly and collaboratively on ideas
- Conduct research and analysis in support of senior team leads/strategists
- Problem solve and write
- Present ideas (written, verbally, and visually) to peers and seniors
- Own and deliver on specific elements of projects
- Contribute to business development by conducting research and developing presentation materials
- Build a knowledge base of current trends and the relevant landscape
- Learn and apply the BMD Process
- Manage time and understand operational practices
- Build experience interacting with clients with support from seniors
To be considered for this position, please send a digital cover letter, CV & relevant work samples (if any) in a .pdf format by 15 February 2012 to:
info@brucemaudesign.comPlease include the Subject heading: “Junior Architectural or Environmental Designer”
No phone calls or hard copies of credentials will be accepted.
Job Title: Intermediate/Senior Architectural Designer for the Brand Environments Team
Role: Plan, strategize, design, and produce across multiple 3D projects as a member of the Brand Environments team. Mentor junior staff.
Skills:
This individual must have …
- A design degree in architecture or a related field
- The creative design capacity, expressed through respective education and work practice, to iterate and execute across a multitude of design projects
- A demonstrated personality as a team player, with a collaborative nature and an aptitude and willingness for mentorship
- The capacity to drive to beautiful and efficient solutions
- A proven combination of design capabilities and technological expertise
- A pulse on a broad range of local and global issues and a cultural awareness
- The ability to structure and articulate an argument, and to craft narratives (written, verbally, and visually)
- Superior communication and presentation skills
- The ability to work under leadership, as well as to lead smaller projects and initiatives
- Proven organization and production capabilities
- Strong problem solving and strategic thinking skills
- The ability to contribute ideas that challenge assumptions and push concepts further
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and other 3D modeling and rendering software, as well as strong working knowledge of Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
Responsibilities:
In this role, the Intermediate/Senior Architectural Designer will…
- Be a leading voice and creative driver as a member of a design team
- Lead the creative design of mid- to large-scale project initiatives across all stages of the process, from pitch to final deliverable
- Provide hands-on leadership and direct multidisciplinary teams on project initiatives
- Be deeply involved with strategy, proposals, plans, pitches, and most importantly, design
- Translate insights into ambitious, yet suitable solutions for clients
- Provide creative expertise to clients and team members and participate as a senior consultant to other projects and studio teams
- Sign-off on projects and ensure quality
- Effectively manage project scopes in collaboration with Project Director to meet established client deadlines and expectations
- Foster ideas and actively encourage and demonstrate collaboration within the studio environment and with clients
- Foster a strong mentoring environment for new designers, actively supporting junior and intermediate staff
- Develop new and organic business opportunities with Directors and Producers
- Lead working sessions and presentations to client groups and the whole studio
To be considered for this position, please send a digital cover letter, CV & relevant work samples (if any) in a .pdf format by 15 February 2012 to:
info@brucemaudesign.comPlease include the Subject heading: “Intermediate/SeniorArchitectural or Environmental Designer”
No phone calls or hard copies of credentials will be accepted.
Job Title: Junior Designer
Role: Provide design and production support across projects as a member of a design team.
Skills:
This individual must have …
- A design degree (graphic design, fine art, communications, industrial design, or a related field)
- The ability to work and understand concepts in 2D and 3D
- The potential to grow and develop with the studio
- A high degree of self-motivation, and the ability to work well in a team setting
- A demonstrated curiosity in a broad range of issues and challenges in the world today
- The ability to contribute creatively to concept development and production under the direction of senior designers
- Proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
Responsibilities:
In this role, the Junior Designer will…
- Be a valuable member of a design team, contributing new ideas, and executing on assigned tasks
- Design and produce creative solutions including but not limited to: presentations, mock-ups, and visual information
- Complete assigned tasks throughout all stages of the design and production process in a timely manner
- Iterate quickly and collaboratively on ideas
- Conduct research and analysis in support of senior team leads/strategists
- Problem solve and write
- Present ideas (written, verbally, and visually) to peers and seniors
- Own and deliver on specific elements of projects
- Contribute to business development by conducting research and developing presentation materials
- Build a knowledge base of current trends and the relevant landscape
- Learn and apply the BMD Process
- Manage time and understand operational practices
- Build experience interacting with clients with support from seniors
- Pursue educational advancement (workshops/classes)
To be considered for this position, please send a digital cover letter, CV & relevant work samples (if any) in a .pdf format by 15 February 2012 to:
info@brucemaudesign.comPlease include the Subject heading: “Junior Designer”
No phone calls or hard copies of credentials will be accepted.
Job Title: Senior Designer
Role: Provide design leadership and inspiration through talent and work ethic as a member of a design team. Develop highly innovative and creative solutions for strategically driven projects. Serve as creative lead on projects and clearly communicate concepts to internal and external audiences.
Skills:
This individual must have …
- A design degree (graphic design, fine art, communications, industrial design, or a related field)
- Superb design ability in a specialized field
- The creative design capacity, expressed through respective education and work practice, to iterate and execute across a multitude of design projects
- A mastery of visual and verbal communications
- Creativity, strategic insight, and vision
- A demonstrated ability to communicate concepts and ideas to design staff, leadership, and clients through written, verbal, and visual means
- Deep empathy, including listening skills and patience
- The versatility to take both leading and supporting roles as a member of a team
- An understanding of the business in totality
- Ability to lead working sessions and present to groups of any size, be they internal, client, or public
- A pulse on a broad range of local and global issues and a cultural awareness
- Proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
Responsibilities:
In this role, the Senior Designer will…
- Be a leading voice and creative driver as a member of a design team
- Lead the creative design of mid- to large-scale project initiatives across all stages of the process, from pitch to final deliverable
- Provide hands-on leadership and direct multidisciplinary teams on project initiatives
- Be deeply involved with strategy, proposals, plans, pitches, and most importantly, design
- Translate insights into ambitious, yet suitable solutions for clients
- Provide creative expertise to clients and team members and participate as a senior consultant to other projects and studio teams
- Sign-off on projects and ensure quality
- Effectively manage project scopes in collaboration with Project Director to meet established client deadlines and expectations
- Foster ideas and actively encourage and demonstrate collaboration within the studio environment and with clients
- Foster a strong mentoring environment for new designers, actively supporting junior and intermediate staff
- Develop new and organic business opportunities with Directors and Producers
- Lead working sessions and presentations to client groups and the whole studio
To be considered for this position, please send a digital cover letter, CV & relevant work samples (if any) in a .pdf format by 15 February 2012 to:
info@brucemaudesign.comPlease include the Subject heading: “Senior Designer”
No phone calls or hard copies of credentials will be accepted.
Job Title: UX Designer/Developer
Role: We are looking for a user experience designer/developer in Toronto, with a secondary role as a creative technologist to help design and build prototypes for upcoming projects. This is a contract position with the potential to develop into a full-time role. A knowledge and interest in digital & web technologies, as well as a strong design background is required.
Skills:
With Design:
- Strong concept development and graphic design ability
- Understanding of design principles and practices
- Proficiency in software such as Adobe CS5, UX software (Omnigraffle, Axure), and working with these in relation to the web.
- Experience creating and working with site maps, storyboards, user flow, wireframes, and other information design documents for web sites and apps.
- Understanding of user experience issues and usability guidelines
- Experience providing art direction to third party developers and technology partners
With Code:
- Experience translating design mockups & wireframes into flexible and usable code templates
- Understanding of cross-browser/cross-platform compatibility issues
- Adherence to web standards and best practices
- Strong attention to detail with regards to design & code
- Ability to work closely with internal teams, clients and third party technology groups
- Experience with HTML(5), CSS(3), and JavaScript
- Experience with CMS systems
A plus:
- Experience with server technologies (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP)
- Experience with Mobile Development (iOS, Android, Mobile Web)
To be considered for this position, please send a digital cover letter, CV & relevant work samples (if any) in a .pdf format by 15 February 2012 to:
info@brucemaudesign.comPlease include the Subject heading: “UX Designer”
No phone calls or hard copies of credentials will be accepted.
Job Title: Project Coordinator
Role: Provide administrative and project support and coordination across projects as a member of a design team.
Skills:
This individual must have…
- A liberal arts degree or a degree in a relevant field
- A multifaceted background
- A strong design sense and an awareness of design processes and concepts
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Skills and interest in branding, communications, design, business, architecture and/or built environments
- The ability to multi-task and prioritize independently
- A high attention to detail and organization
- Enthusiasm and empathy
- An understanding of team dynamics and an aptitude for sharing knowledge
Responsibilities:
In this role, the Project Coordinator will…
- Be a supporting member of a design team, assisting with management and coordination duties, and project development
- Work with team Creative Director and Project Director to assist with planning, resourcing, budgeting and forecasting
- Work with team Creative Director and Project Director to develop new business proposals, contracts, budgets, and schedules
- Create project schedules and progress reports
- Monitor budgets/project expenses
- Monitor and communicate deadlines to project teams
- Coordinate team and client meetings
- Assist in preparing materials for project meetings and type meeting notes
- Build understanding of client needs, and contribute ideas for possible solutions
- Participate in client meetings, where appropriate, and begin to build client relationships
- Field phone calls, correspondence, and email pertaining to projects
- Plan travel and help with project expenses
- Assist with writing, editing, scanning, document production, etc.
- Conduct project research, synthesize information, and contribute insightful analysis to projects
- Uphold project communication and team coordination when Directors are traveling
To be considered for this position, please send a digital cover letter, CV & relevant work
samples (if any) in a .pdf format by 1 February 2012 to:
info@brucemaudesign.comPlease include the Subject heading: “Project Coordinator Opening”
No phone calls or hard copies of credentials will be accepted.
Job Title: Project Director
Role: Strategic Partner, Business & Administrative Lead for one of our Design Teams
- Responsible for the development of key client relationships as well as the management and delivery of all projects and deliverables for leading global brands.
- Partner with the Executive Creative Director to oversee workflow; staffing and resourcing; development, and delivery of work; and development of brand strategy platforms.
- Work with BMD Finance Director & Managing Director to closely monitor P&L of client accounts
- Assist in new business efforts, including pitches & presentations, proposal writing/project formulation development, contract negotiating & formalization, as required.
- Participate in BMD’s Senior Leadership team onoverall HR, business development & business planning, and strategic development, as required.
Responsibilities:
- Act as management lead running major client accounts (in partnership with the Executive Creative Director, who will act as the creative lead)
- Act as a contributing member of the BMD Senior Leadership Team, ensuring effective and profitable operation and management of the studio
- Lead in the development and conversion of New Business opportunities, as a key contributor to the studio’s overall development and success
- Write project pitches and proposals
- Lead the successful negotiation of client contracts, formalizing the details of BMD’s working relationships
- Lead project setup (in collaboration with the Executive Creative Director) by identifying team members, defining roles, creating timelines and budgets, and writing design briefs
- Translate insights into ambitious strategic solutions, and communicate these strategies to the project team
- Contribute to project development with business expertise and perspective
- Forecast team resource needs, including new hires, in collaboration with ECD and Project Coordinator
- Develop excellent client relationships by anticipating and addressing changing needs and promptly resolving any issues that may arise
- Continuously look for new ways to deepen relationships and develop organic growth opportunities
- Enable a creative and challenging studio environment
- Motivate, inspire, and nurture the studio personally and professionally
- Provide holistic vision and opportunities for development of creative talent by assigning relevant responsibility and accountability to team members
- Lead & participate in client presentations
- Represent the studio at speaking engagements and events, furthering the studio’s profile and speaking to the core of the business
To be considered for this position, please send a digital cover letter, CV & relevant work
samples (if any) in a .pdf format by 1 February 2012 to:
info@brucemaudesign.comPlease include the Subject heading: “Project Director Opening”
No phone calls or hard copies of credentials will be accepted.
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