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K2 is seeking a freelance experiential and architectural designer for its team in New York.

About K2

At K2, we leverage culture and insights to bring brands to life in the right contexts. We create and produce compelling experiences for luxury clients of all kinds. With multiple offices spanning Asia, Europe and America, K2 is uniquely positioned to offer a global approach to managing brand experiential strategies, from the concept stage to the detailed execution phase. We are looking for a senior architectural and experiential designer to join our New York team in a freelance capacity. We ask for New York-based applicants noting we observe a hybrid work environment.

Job description

The designer will be responsible for leading multiple event and production design projects through all stages of the design process including conceptual design phases, design development, project reviews, project communications, quality and design control, scheduling, and project reporting and budgeting. This individual will work closely with the K2 America design and production teams reporting to the head of design. This individual must be creative and technical with good time management skills and experience working in architecture and production design.

Roles and responsibilities:

• develop design concepts and help translate existing luxury brand concepts into new locations
• work closely with the head of design and production team to develop and realize design concepts
• create elevated spatial design experiences for luxury clientele of all kinds
• create renderings and visuals that clearly and accurately communicate designs to clients
• build out client-facing decks for design round presentations
• assist the production team and head of design in communicating with clients, freelancers, vendors and fabricators
• manage project budgets, schedules and material sourcing
• technical design and drafting skills with general knowledge and understanding of fabrication techniques and materials
• ability to produce a set of construction drawings for fabrication
• time management skills and ability to handle multiple projects at once

Requirements:

• at least five years’ experience in interior design, production design or architecture and bachelor’s/master’s degree from an accredited school
• the ideal candidate is passionate about design, culture and art and has a well-rounded design lens
• detail-oriented, organized and a team player
• takes initiative and has the ability to work under tight timelines
• exceptional communication skills including both verbal and visual means of communication
• proficiency in 3D modelling and realistic rendering ability using software such as Rhino, AutoCAD, Enscape or similar as well as the Adobe Creative Suite

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www.k2-world.com

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