At History Factory, you won’t find big machines cranking out widgets and gadgets. Instead, you’ll work with smart, fascinating people doing interesting and unusual work—collecting, organizing and archiving materials found deep within a company’s history. Together, we interpret the gems of authentic content we find in a company’s past and develop programs to help chart its future.
Experiential Designer
Location: Washington, DC|Published: June 12, 2024
About History Factory
History Factory is the brand heritage and archives agency that supports the world’s best enterprises to enhance and transform strategy, brand positioning, marketing, and communications that drive measurable results. For more than 40 years, History Factory has assisted organizations to employ their most underused asset – their history and heritage – to pursue their missions and fuel growth.
Experiential DesignerHistory Factory’s design team is seeking an Experiential Designer to join the team on a contract basis to design, develop and produce final artwork for exhibits, graphics and media concepts into world-class experience installations and promotional programs and campaigns.
Main Responsibilities
Develops design concepts through a variety of mediums, including hand sketches/drawings, design applications and computer 3D renderings and photo-compositing software
Support the HF designers with implementing approved design concepts
Support the design development and production phases of projects, specifically for exhibit and environmental design projects
Creates presentation decks for a variety of projects using InDesign, PowerPoint and/or Google Slides
Maintains workflow in accordance with the project schedule, with a variety of tasks and deadlines
Collaborates with teams across multiple locations
Keeps current on design trends, the latest technological innovations and products and shares with the creative team
Ensures that the established creative vision and our firm’s philosophy is maintained throughout each project
Can stay on track with all design submissions deadlines in accordance with the project schedule
Experience visualizing work using AI technologies is a plus
Availability to work on site every Weds in the Washington DC office (is a plus)
Required Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Exhibit Design, and/or design-related field with a minimum of 3 years of experience at a creative agency
Should be familiar with exhibit design processes and understands architectural drawings
Familiar with working on graphic elevations and other typical spatial visual
Understands the production process and savvy with setting up final production files for output for a variety of project types/mediums
Proven experience in multiple phases of the design process, including design conceptualization, development and production
Portfolio should demonstrate knowledge of exhibit design and environmental branding and traditional design work
Basic knowledge of ADA guidelines and best practices for Universal Design
Basic knowledge of fabrication and printing techniques and materials standards of exhibit design
Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and illustrative)
Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Expert knowledge of Adobe CS Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Google Enterprise software (Slides, Sheets, Docs, etc.)
Experience with design presentations for video production work is PLUS
3-D modeling/rendering skills (in Sketch-up/ 3DS Max) is a big PLUS
How to Apply
Complete the application form using this link: https://historyfactory.applytojob.com/apply
EEO and accessibility Statement
History Factory is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, family medical history or genetic information, disability, past or present military service, or any other characteristics protected under the laws applicable in the locations where History Factory operates. History Factory will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
History Factory is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the job application or interview process, please contact accessibility@historyfactory.com.