Position

Asterisk is seeking a seasoned studio manager/project manager to join our Austin team as we create brand experiences, help users navigate their surroundings, and facilitate interactions between people and the built environment. This person will act as a conduit between our clients and our studio to help ensure clarity, sanity, and profitability via clearly defined assignments, deliverables, and timelines. This is an in-house position.

We are a 22-year-old design studio in Austin, Texas. We work in 2- and 3-dimensional design venues — often all at once: brand vocabularies and identities, installations and exhibits, experiential graphics and signage, digital media and traditional print collateral. We have built our business thanks to solid relationships with clients who value and respect the work we do, and with colleagues who enjoy the staggering variety of creative opportunities in the studio. See our About page for representative client list.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Seeks a long-term career opportunity, not a time-sheet job
• Can help operate and grow our 22-year old firm
• Understands the creative studio process and how to structure projects from concept through delivery across platforms of paper, pixels, and the built-environment
• Can lead us to new ways of working (in-office + WFH combo likely) via technology and processes
• Enjoys working with creative projects and creative people
• Communicates effectively, succinctly, and kindly via email, Slack, Zoom, and the phone.
• Is detail-oriented, makes lists, and enjoys getting things done. Check the box people welcome.
• Understands that we’re a service business that traffics in design, and that the best opportunities we have are those on our desks
• Is proactive, supportive, empathetic, and mature enough to remain calm and positive

Responsibilities

• Lead and track multiple, simultaneous project workflows for 2- and 3-dimensional design deliverables including signage, exhibits, installations, digital media, and print while driving all steps of the creative life cycle
• Act as a right-hand to firm leadership in managing our day-to-day operations including matters related to strategic positioning, facilities, financial/bookkeeping, HR, events, and special projects
• Manage creative team budgets including estimating jobs, writing and reviewing proposals, and opening jobs in our system
• Participate in or manage key creative engagements and build rapport with our team and clients
• Run our weekly project and workload meetings; keep job lists up-to-date and moving forward
• Review monthly billing milestones and coordinate invoices and expense reports with team and leadership
• Assist with new business development and presentations
• Research and order materials needed for the office, project research, or our library
• Assist project creatives with tasks such as creating production specifications, procuring vendor bids and contracts, vetting new vendors, securing photography and illustration rights, etc.
• Review and proofread documents that leave the studio
• Encourage and model office standards and procedures

Your qualifications

• 4-year undergraduate degree from an accredited school
  
• 5+ years industry experience preferably in a creative services firm with solid character and performance references
  
• Proven history of leading complex projects with tight deadlines and multiple dependencies
• The ability to adapt and change gears quickly, nimbly, and with a positive spirit
• Proficiency in Microsoft and Google suites and project management and productivity software; familiarity with bookkeeping and accounting basics; use of Adobe Creative suite a plus
• Active professional social media involvement including LinkedIn and Instagram, etc.
• Outgoing, positive, interested in learning and contributing new ideas
• Collaborative team player
• Consistent, dependable, and conscientious
• Detail-oriented, impeccable organization and communication/writing skills
• Willingness to travel if and when required
• Self-motivated with a mindfulness of time management
• A devotion to responsive client service
• Must like dogs (especially our office pup, Ruby, who is the best dog)

What we offer

• Ridiculously fun projects and opportunities
• A drama-free, collaborative environment
• The opportunity to be a key part of our growth and expansion
• Funny, talented, and collaborative coworkers
• A strong foundation of clients who we genuinely enjoy working with and for

Salary and benefits

Salary commensurate with talent and experience. Benefits include PTO, paid holidays, long- and short-term disability insurance, access to our firm’s major medical plan, an annual professional development stipend, and earned eligibility to participate in a SIMPLE retirement plan.

How to apply

Email: jobs@asteriskdesign.com with subject line Studio/Project Manager

Please send a letter of interest and include your resumé with education, qualifications, work history, and an expected salary range. No phone calls or drop-ins.

Asterisk is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Candidates who are not US citizens or permanent residents must provide authorization to work in the US in order to apply. This is a full time professional position.

Thank you for understanding that we cannot consider candidates without at least 5 years professional experience in the field or authorization to work in the U.S.

Position

Asterisk is seeking a seasoned Experiential Designer to join our Austin team as we create brand experiences, help users navigate their surroundings, and facilitate interactions between people and the built environment.

The right candidate brings a design portfolio that demonstrates mature strategic and creative thinking with an emphasis on signage, wayfinding, and placemaking; proven understanding of technical and code-related design requirements; the know-how to work with fabricators and installers to take great design from paper to reality; the ability to work collaboratively and enthusiastically with clients and colleagues; exceptional professional references; and a drive to develop and grow along with our firm.

You know the history of art, design, and architecture and keep up with trends in all three. You understand as much about scale as you do about typography. You balance a left-brain understanding of function with an expansive right-brain capacity to create delightful experiences. You know how to talk about design and realize that half of doing great work is selling great work. Your vacation photos include references of signage and design in the public realm.

Your responsibilities

• Join in the development of the firm’s experiential design engagements from strategy and design to documentation and implementation of signage, wayfinding, placemaking, and donor recognition systems
• Partner with firm leadership and colleagues to define, design, and implement turnkey branding engagements via signage, art, exhibits, or installations
• Engage with clients and consultants in architecture and interiors to define and create seamlessly integrated experiences
• Deliver thoughtful client presentations that balance creativity with a clear understanding of goals and priorities
• Produce and/or oversee thorough documentation sets for use in the production of our work by fabricators and other partners, including the development of schematic through design intent drawings; sign location plans and message schedules; and the review of shop drawings and samples
• Actively manage multiple projects at once within the reality of budgets and deadlines Build relationships with our clients, partners, and vendors
• Maintain a current understanding of the role of technology in the built environment
• Identify and shape new business opportunities including scope, proposal, and schedule development
• Cultivate new fabricator and vendor relationships
• Collaborate with vendors to execute viable, cost-effective design solutions
• Contribute to the development of the firm’s culture and its social media and marketing assets
• Visit job sites before, during, and after construction to survey conditions and provide quality assurance review. While the majority of time will be spent working in the office (or occasionally remotely), the position may require the ability to navigate fabrication shops and active construction sites.
• Represent the firm at industry events and in media platforms

Your qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Graphic Design or Communication Design
• 5+ years hands-on experiential graphics position with an architecture or EG-focused firm
• A proven body of work that demonstrates strategic thinking, a polished design sensibility, and solid programming and documentation skills for several fully realized projects
• Command of signage code and permitting requirements and the ability to research and adapt to new contexts for each
• Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills paired with a demeanor that can field the challenges of a creative services business
• Ability to collaborate in a team-oriented studio environment in our Austin office
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), Microsoft and Google applications, and WayFindIt
• A solid understanding of history and trends in architecture, design, technology, and art
• Proven competence with CADTools, SketchUp, or other 3D modeling Exhibited experience with architectural documentation

What we offer

• Ridiculously fun projects and opportunities
• A drama-free, collaborative environment
• The opportunity to be a key part of our growth and expansion
• Funny, talented, and collaborative coworkers
• A strong foundation of clients who we genuinely enjoy working with and for

Salary and benefits

Salary commensurate with talent and experience. Benefits include PTO, paid holidays, long- and short-term disability insurance, access to our firm’s major medical plan, an annual professional development stipend, and earned eligibility to participate in a SIMPLE retirement plan.

About our studio

In our 22nd year in business, we have built relationships with regional, national, and international leaders in real estate development, technology, transportation, healthcare, civic places, professional services, and philanthropic endeavors. See our About page for representative client list.

How to Apply

Email: jobs@asteriskdesign.com with subject line Experiential Designer

Please send a letter of interest; your resumé with education, qualifications, and work history; your portfolio (PDF or URL); and an expected salary range. No phone calls or drop-ins.

Asterisk is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Thank you for understanding that we cannot consider candidates without at least 5 years professional experience in the field. Candidates who are not US citizens or permanent residents must provide authorization to work in the U.S. in order to apply.

Position

We are seeking a talented, energetic, and proven Designer to join our team as we develop and integrate goal-driven solutions that build value, activate spaces, inspire action, and engage people in their surroundings.

The right candidate must bring an exceptional design portfolio that demonstrates mature thinking and creative fluency across 2- and 3-dimensional media; the ability to work collaboratively and enthusiastically with clients and colleagues; and a drive to develop and grow along with our firm. This is an in-house position.

Your responsibilities

• Collaborate with firm leadership and colleagues to define, design, and implement broad creative strategies and vocabularies via brand platforms and identity systems, art and environmental graphics, signage and wayfinding programs, and marketing collateral and web sites
• Develop and deliver creative presentations that sell the right solutions
• Work with writers to define and develop content that supports ideas and goals
• Translate complex ideas and information into meaningful graphics and art
• Push to differentiate and expand established expectations of design and design quality
• Partner with printers, fabricators, developers, and artists to execute ideas at a high level of quality
• Produce documentation and fastidious art files for use in the production of our work by printers, fabricators and digital developers
• Work with a dedication to meeting budgets and schedules in a drama-free office environment
• Support the development of new business channels and opportunities
• Represent the firm at industry events and in media platforms

Your qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Graphic Design or Communication Design
• 5+ years professional in-house or design studio/agency experience
• A polished portfolio that reflects conceptual thinking, fearless creativity, and clear consideration of the audience and context, including examples of fully realized projects
• Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills paired with a demeanor that can adapt to the challenges of a creative services business
• Willingness to collaborate in a team-oriented environment
• Proven ability to visualize data via infographics and maps
• The drive to expand your skills along with the firm’s growing opportunities and markets
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and Microsoft and Google applications
• Basic understanding of user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design
• A working knowledge of history and trends in typography, design, and art
• Experience with print and digital production; experiential fabrication preferred
• Knowledge of CADTools, SketchUp, or other 3D modeling preferred
• Experience with architectural documentation preferred

What we offer

• Ridiculously fun projects and opportunities
• A drama-free, collaborative environment
• Opportunity to be a key part of our growth and expansion
• Funny, talented, and collaborative coworkers
• A strong foundation of clients who we genuinely enjoy working with and for

Salary and benefits

Salary commensurate with talent and experience. Benefits include PTO, paid holidays, long- and short-term disability insurance, access to our firm’s major medical plan, an annual professional development stipend, and earned eligibility to participate in a SIMPLE retirement plan.

About our studio

In our 22nd year in business, we have built relationships with regional, national, and international leaders in real estate development, technology, transportation, healthcare, civic places, professional services, and philanthropic endeavors. See our About page for representative client list.

Submission details

Email: jobs@asteriskdesign.com, subject line Mid-Level Designer

Please send a letter of interest; your resumé with education, qualifications, and work history; your portfolio (PDF or URL); and an expected salary range. No phone calls or drop-ins.

Asterisk is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Thank you for understanding that we cannot consider candidates without at least 5 years professional experience in the field. Candidates who are not US citizens or permanent residents must provide authorization to work in the U.S. in order to apply.