Industrial/Environmental Designer, Airports

Current employees and contingent workers click hereto apply and search by the Job Posting Title.

Job Summary:

Job Responsibilities

• Designs advertising display products and environments for airports, including various LED display formats, media features integrated into terminal architecture, immersive digital corridors, large-format display networks, and interactive sponsorship environments, from concept sketches through developed realistic design.
• Conducts in-depth research into each airport's architecture, region, passenger profile, and identity, and uses that research to develop the program's overall theme and asset ecosystem, including the mix, placement, and design of displays across the terminal.
• Produces high-quality renderings, elevations, and presentation materials, making heavy use of AI visualization tools, to help airport partners vividly see what their program can look like in support of proposals, business development, and design reviews.
• Develops designs for displays that incorporate passenger information and services alongside advertising content, improving the traveler experience.
• Coordinates with engineering, fabrication, and installation partners on dimensions, materials, structural considerations, code and accessibility requirements, and design intent through production.
• Works with display and AV technology as part of the design process, including screen formats, viewing conditions, and the integration of digital content.
• Manages multiple concurrent projects and deadlines across several airports, and travels to markets across the country for airport scouting trips, site visits, and surveys.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or a related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience.

Work Experience

• Five (5) or more years of professional experience in industrial design or a closely related spatial design discipline, with a portfolio demonstrating strong three-dimensional design work required.
• Experience using 3D modeling and rendering software, such as Rhino, SolidWorks, Blender, Cinema 4D, SketchUp, KeyShot, or comparable tools, to develop design concepts and visualizations required.
• Familiarity with engineering or fabrication processes preferred.
• Experience in environmental design or architecture, with projects involving branded environments, exhibits, signage and wayfinding, retail, or themed spaces preferred.
• Experience specifying LED and LCD displays, integrating audiovisual (AV) systems, or working with digital signage preferred.
• Experience designing for airports, transit, or out-of-home media; motion design or video skills preferred.

Skills

• Able to produce polished presentation materials and explain design decisions to non-designers, including airport officials and executives.
• Able to draw inspiration from a building or a place and design work that belongs there.

Competencies

• Adaptability: Adjusting approach and priorities in response to new information, shifting deadlines, and the distinct needs of each airport partner.
• Attention to Detail: Working in a conscientious, consistent, and thorough manner across dimensions, materials, and production details.
• Creativity and Innovation: Generating original design concepts and embracing new tools and AI technologies that improve the quality and impact of the work.
• Customer Focus: Anticipating and responding to the needs of airport partners and advertisers while enhancing the passenger experience.
• Exemplifying Integrity: Treating others fairly, honestly, and respectfully, furthering the integrity of the organization and its relationships of trust with the broader community.
• Fostering Communication: Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and effectively getting the message across.
• Managing Multiple Priorities: Planning and organizing concurrent projects across several airports to deliver quality work on deadline.

Physical Demands

The demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Employee must have the ability to sit and/or stand at a desk for a minimum of eight (8) hours a day and complete tasks requiring repetitive use of hands.
• Employee must have the ability to lift and move items up to 15 pounds.
• Employee must have the ability to see written documents and computer screens, and to adjust focus.
• This job is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.

Other Requirements

• Able to travel to markets across the country for airport scouting trips, site visits, and surveys, estimated at 30 to 40% of the time.

Location

Position Type

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Our organization participates in E-Verify. Clickhere to learn about E-Verify.

Current employees and contingent workers click here to apply and search by the Job Posting Title.