Art & Graphics Lead

About The Role

WeWork is looking for an Art & Graphics Lead with 2+ years experience to help conceive, define and execute environmental graphics and art installations for our WeWork interior spaces as a member of the New York City-based Art & Graphics and interior design teams.

You will be assisting in the design and production of everything from wayfinding graphics, to hand painted murals, to custom wallpaper patterns and neon signage. Part of the work will be installation-based. Strong hands-on art and design skills are required — i.e. painting, drawing, or other means of creating design in physical spaces, as well as using tools, ladders, etc. You will assist in managing relationships with vendors and manufacturers, ensuring the ordering and organization of materials and samples, and interfacing with freelancers and artists. You must also have experience in traditional graphic design.

WeWork design is a global team composed of experienced and talented designers, engineers and architects. We are dedicated to creating exceptional co-working spaces where our members will work better together. With locations on almost all continents, this is a great opportunity to be part of one of the fastest growing startups in the world.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the regional Art & Graphics Manager, while working with the Head of Art & Graphics, Art Director and Interior Designers to execute the overall design intent for each space

• Stay up to date with contemporary art, graphic, and interior design trends

• Be an engaged member of both the graphic design and interior design team. Bring fresh ideas to meetings and be willing to go the extra mile to help team members.

• Manage personal work flow and schedule

• Collaborate in the design of environmental art & graphics with your regional team

• Assist in the installation of graphic and art projects — whether that be hand painting, assisting team members, or finding the right vendor or local artist

Basic Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and understanding of art and design principles

• 2+ years experience in professional graphic design field

• Clear communicator and efficient designer

• Strong interest in interior design, art, and installation design

• Very proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)

• Comfortable translating design into physical installation work via hand-painting, spray paint, stenciling, wheatpasting, etc.

• Able to reference past WeWork projects and the overall brand aesthetic while creating work for new WeWork spaces

• Fluent in English and the local language

Who You Are

• Creative, adventurous, hungry; ready to roll your sleeves up to get dirty

• Passionate about collaborating and rolling out the absolute best work

• You have impeccable taste in all things design and art

• An interest in interior design, installation graphics, and large scale artwork

• Great sense of humor

• Gets happy and excited that no two days are the same

• Loves working with numerous people day to day

• Never take yourself too seriously

Candidates must submit a proper portfolio in order to be considered for the position.