METALAB Project Manager / Parametric Designer
METALAB [Architecture / Civic Art / Product Design] is seeking a self-motivated designer and detail-oriented project manager who has compelling academic AND pertinent professional experience in applying parametric design and digital fabrication on architectural projects, civic art commissions and/or product design from concept through production. Based in Houston, Texas, you will work with our team and within a network of capable regional fabricators ranging from heavy sheet metal and machine shops to polymer thermo-forming manufacturers. This requires communication skills that understand how to direct the language of design toward the reality of making and implementation. These communications skills must also be tailored to and translated for basic client relations ranging from well known civic artists to manufacturers to private clients.
You will need to move adeptly between digital platforms and the challenging and exciting field conditions and manufacturing environments where we work. We seek an individual who will apply themselves and grow within a team that provides these services and skills to our clients and within our closely-knit organization. Primary required skills include:
Flexible design sensibilities with interest in large scale civic art and product design as well as architecture
Parametric design skills in Rhino to build associative kit-of-part assemblies and manage workflow
Fabrication, Prototyping and Construction documentation (Rhino to AutoCAD)
Working knowledge of assembly fabrication processes, material constraints, finishing, methods and logistics of installation and construction
Skills in basic Construction Management and subcontractor and vendor coordination, i.e. a familiarity and comfort within the blue collar world of manufacturing and fabrication
Working knowledge of 2D and 3D CNC fabrication processes
Experience in creating interactive environments and programmable LED lighting projects
Understanding of building codes and permitting issues
Ability to maintain budgets and schedules for project delivery
As a successful candidate for this position, we expect contributions to office management in addition to design and project management.
Additional skills include:
Ability to coordinate business development through graphic communication (Adobe Suite, Wordpress) and expanding the network through web and social media outreach
Office organization and amicable client and project team communication skills
Please e-mail a letter of intent that outlines your skills and relevant professional experience, CV and portfolio as one PDF document no more than 5MB to info@metalabstudio.com. Please include “Metalab Job Application” in the subject line of the e-mail.