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Senior Project Lead - Brand Activation

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New York, USA (Hybrid)Full time$116K/yr – $135K/yr

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Senior Project Lead - Brand Activation

Populous

New York, USA (Hybrid)

$116K/yr - $135K/yrIn-houseFull-timeSenior level10+ years exp.
6 months ago
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Populous

Senior Project Lead - Brand Activation

New York, USA (Hybrid)

$116K/yr – $135K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 6 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive experiential graphic design leadership for branded environments, guiding teams to deliver high-quality spatial branding experiences.

  • Must-have: 10+ years of graphic design in a studio environment.
  • Strong portfolio in branding and experiential graphics with Adobe Creative Cloud proficiency.
  • Standout: Ability to manage client relationships and lead cross-disciplinary project teams.

Job Description

  • Lead and mentor design staff and brand activation project teams, guiding the creation of design materials and ensuring deliverables meet high-quality standards.
  • Effectively manage client relationships.
  • Create impactful experiential graphic design solutions for high-profile national and international client brands. Design services may include experiential branding, placemaking and sponsorship for a variety of entertainment, hospitality, and sports projects.
  • Translate brand strategy into spatial expression. Through close collaboration with clients, discover opportunities to amplify the character of a place, conveying the brand’s identity in imaginative and compelling ways within venues and facilities.
  • Showcase your exceptional branding and experiential graphic design sensibilities, presentation skills, and high-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud.
  • Demonstrate your expertise in project management methodologies in collaboration with architects, interior designers, and planners as we believe that successful place-making demands an integrated analysis across many disciplines.
  • 10+ years of experience in graphic design in a studio environment
  • Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in graphic design
  • Experience working on branded environments for museums, retail, or events a plus
  • Proficiency in 3d environment software a plus (Sketchup, 3ds Max, Blender, or equivalent)
  • Travel may be required.
  • Professional & Personal Development Programs + Summer Hours + Hybrid Schedule + On-Site Gym (Dallas/KC) + Paid Architect Licensure & Certifications Exams + Wedding Pay + Charitable Match Program + Market Leading Wellness Health and Welfare Benefits.
  • medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k, FSA/HSA, paid time off and continuing education benefits.
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We’re a global design firm with colleagues spanning four continents. Working with communities of all sizes and using a range of disciplines, we create experiences that amplify the joy felt in shared human moments.

Founded in 1983
1.7K employees (930 in marketing)
www.populous.com
57% recommend to a friend
59% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$116K/yr – $135K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
59 (4% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Last Raise
Private Equity, 2 years ago

Funding History

  • Oct 2023
    Private Equity

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Paid
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