Sr. Experiential & Design Project Manager, Creative Studio

Irvine, CA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level6+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end creative project management for environmental installations, coordinating 2D/3D design, digital content, and physical branding across cross-functional partners to hit build-outs on time and within budget.

  • Environmental asset development and on-site delivery coordination.
  • Cross-functional program management and vendor collaboration.
  • Timeline-driven planning, risk assessment, and construction-aligned content creation.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • End-to-End Ownership: Manage the complete creative process for multiple concurrent environmental projects, specifically focusing on the integration of 2D/3D design, digital content, and physical brand elements.
  • Cross-Functional Coordination: Serve as the primary liaison between the Creative Studio and key partner teams, including Facilities/Real Estate, Retail Operations, Experiential Marketing, Vehicle Design, Procurement/Finance, and Legal.
  • Planning & Scheduling: Develop and manage detailed project plans and budgets, navigating the complexities of physical build-outs and lead times for custom fixtures and brand assets. Coordinate the creation of site-specific content ensuring it aligns with construction timelines and event dates.
  • Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify and resolve potential roadblocks, such as site-specific technical constraints, vendor delays, or shifting regulatory requirements, to keep projects on schedule.
  • Asset Handoff, Vendor Coordination and Implementation: Manage the workflow for environmental assets—from architectural renders and material palettes to final content delivery for on-site displays.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience in creative project management—ideally within an in-house or agency environment—and a background in interior design, architecture, graphic design, or experiential events.
  • Project Management Tools: Expert proficiency with project management tools for complex workflow management and reporting.
  • Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; ability to clearly communicate project status and technical requirements to both creative teams, cross-functional stakeholders, and vendors.
  • Process Acumen: Deep understanding of the full creative lifecycle, from concepting and ideation through final deployment and archiving.
  • Drive: Highly proactive, self-motivated, and capable of driving multiple projects in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Preferred

  • Basic familiarity with viewing and editing design files (e.g., in Figma or Creative Cloud) to facilitate accurate communication between designers and developers (no design skills required, just navigational competence) preferred.
  • Basic comprehension of how finalized creative assets are integrated by web development teams (e.g., understanding ticket structures in Jira or Agile methodologies) preferred.
  • An interest in electric vehicles, sustainability, and outdoor adventure preferred.

Benefits

  • paid vacation
  • paid sick leave
  • a comprehensive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees
  • Rivian’s 401(k) Plan participation and Employee Stock Purchase Program eligibility
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