Design Manager, Service, Facilities

Role Summary

The Facilities Design team is Rivian’s in-house design team focused on the physical touchpoints of the brand; from workplace to retail & production, and everything in-between. Our ideal candidate is a collaborative, creative thinker, with a solid understanding of architectural and interior design standards and practices. This is a creative position focused on translating the Rivian brand into future Service spaces.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design charrettes, conversations, and presentations
• Develop and communicate design ideas through sketching, drawing, and modeling
• Create concept design packages that include design research and image curation all while highlighting the unique character of selected buildings
• Coordinate and collaborate with consultants (architects, engineers, vendors, and fabricators)
• Develop and source physical models and mock-ups
• Review and respond to drawings, shop drawings, and submittals
• File and track project information and documentation 
• Participate in project site visits and surveys several times throughout the project
• Staying abreast of developing trends in the architecture and design community – including sourcing new vendors for procurement and collaboration of custom pieces
• Work with the Concept Standards team in the continued development of Prototype updates and new Prototype initiatives
• Contribute to the office and team culture and initiatives

Qualifications

• 8 years of architectural and/or interior design experience
• A college degree in architecture, interior design or directly related field
• Strong portfolio demonstrating built interior design or architecture experience (including furniture specifications, products, and materials)
• Strong organizational and communication skills with an ability to juggle multiple projects in various phases 
• Resourceful, innovative, and proactive and have the ability to work in a team environment, under tight deadlines
• It’s essential you have a can-do attitude and willingness to dive into a varied set of tasks 
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop & InDesign
• Willingness to travel at a time when it’s safe to do so (post pandemic) 

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