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Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) · 6 hours ago

Fixture Design Project Manager (Hybrid)

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

MBH Architects is a top-tier architectural firm with global reach, seeking experienced Fixture Design professionals for a Project Manager role in their SF Bay Area office. The position involves guiding project teams through the entire project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with client objectives, managing project scope and budgets, and mentoring junior staff.

Non Profit

Responsibilities

Understand and align with the client’s objectives and vision

Build client trust, manage expectations, and pursue growth opportunities

Oversee project scope, staffing, schedules, budgets, and revenue projections

Lead internal teams and delegate assignments based on skillsets and availability

Manage deliverables, client communications, and status reporting

Review and guide technical drawings, fixture design, and production documentation

Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure quality and alignment with design intent

Provide ad hoc design support, including models, presentations, and mockups

Mentor junior staff and oversee the work of Designers and Job Captains

Contribute to research, innovation, and documentation efforts related to retail environments and materials

Qualification

Fixture designDesign software proficiencyProject managementPrototypingClient communicationInnovationMentoringCollaboration

Required

Experience leading a design engineering team with a focus in metal and wood manufacturing; retail experience is a plus

Hands-on experience with prototyping, product testing, and working directly with clients and vendors

Skilled in design software such as Revit, Rhino, Inventor, AutoCAD, or SolidWorks, with experience in millwork, fixtures, or related fabrication industries

Familiar with project management tools like Quip, Bluebeam, Wrike, OmniPlan, or Jira

Background in architecture, industrial design, engineering, or related creative fields preferred