We believe in the people that work for us, our clients, and the power of art and design.

OUR ETHOS 
Consistency, thoroughness, passion, and craftsmanship are the fundamentals on which we have built SPMD. Our team has decades of experience in design, multidisciplinary production, artisanal craftsmanship, and fabrication.

We design, curate, build, and install custom elements, including large-scale art, environmental graphics, wayfinding, experience moments, exhibits, and public activation. We work directly with clients, architects, and interior designers to bring to life the art and design that overlays the traditional architecture scope. We are a fast-growing design and fabrication studio with many exciting, unusual projects. 

OPEN POSITIONS

POSITION SUMMARY  
As a wayfinding specialist, this is an opportunity to combine creativity, technical expertise, and strategic thinking to design signage and wayfinding systems that do more than guide—they inspire. As a key member of a multidisciplinary team of designers, you will focus on two core responsibilities: developing comprehensive wayfinding and signage systems for projects across workplace, and mixed-use environments; and helping to grow SPMD’s wayfinding practice by developing templates, best practices, and supporting business development initiatives. This role will present and engage in conversations with project partners, clients, and internal teams to guide decision-making on code requirements and fabrication methods. 

 

SKILLS AND EXPECTATIONS

  • Manage and/or conduct wayfinding planning, including circulation analysis, user experience mapping, and signage program development.
  • Ability to understand and review architectural drawing sets and fabrication shop drawings
  • Develop signage typologies, location plans, message schedules, and specifications to support fabrication and installation
  • Evaluate materials, fabrication, and installation methods for durability, accessibility, and cost efficiency
  • Coordinate and review deliverables with internal teams and external consultants to ensure technical accuracy and design consistency
  • Present wayfinding concepts to clients and project teams, clearly communicating design intent and rationale
  • Flexibility to work on a variety of project types -or- multiple, concurrent projects in various stages of development
  • Be proactive, self-disciplined, and confident
  • Highly collaborative and experienced working with other designers, architects, project managers, graphic designers, engineers, fabricators, lighting designers, and clients.


Internal Management & Team Growth

  • Guide and mentor staff on signage best practices and code requirements
  • Collaborate with internal design leadership to integrate cohesive signage systems into overall project design

     

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s in graphic design, architecture, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience working as a wayfinding designer and/or wayfinding design lead developing signage, wayfinding, and placemaking packages  
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

     

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

  • Salary range based on ability and experience level 
  • Hybrid or remote will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Local to our HQ in Orange County is a plus, but not a prerequisite for consideration
  • Travel may be required as-needed on a project basis for site visits, installations, workshops, and internal team collaboration

     

To apply, please send your resume and portfolio (PDF or website link) to design-hiring@spm-design.com with the subject line: Senior Wayfinding Designer, Your Name

POSITION SUMMARY  

The Curation + Styling Specialist supports both the creative and operational sides of design projects by bringing storytelling to life through art, objects, and curated experiences. This role blends creative concepting, such as developing styling narratives, sourcing artworks, artists, and props, and presenting ideas to clients, with detailed coordination, including budgeting, vendor communication, and project tracking. In the curation aspect, the specialist researches and collaborates with artists, manages contracts and installations, and helps build a strong network of creative partners while ensuring each project aligns with the client’s vision. Working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, this role is essential in delivering cohesive, well-executed design experiences from concept through installation.

 

CURATION RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Apply in-depth knowledge of art, curation, and storytelling to guide projects and collaborate effectively with internal and external teams.
  • Research, identify, and select artists aligned with the client and design vision, including conducting specialized research projects as needed.
  • Develop and manage relationships with artists, serving as the primary liaison across internal teams and supporting partnerships from concept through installation.
  • Review and evaluate artist proposals to ensure alignment with approved artistic direction and project goals.
  • Plan and implement curatorial processes, including acquisition, logistics, materials selection, and overall organization of artworks and collections.
  • Develop and maintain documentation systems, including artist catalogs and comprehensive project records from contract through closeout (e.g., contracts, licensing, invoicing).
  • Conduct site surveys to determine artwork placement, assess environmental conditions, and identify installation or maintenance needs.
  • Oversee artist execution and installations, coordinating with internal fabrication teams to ensure successful delivery and completion of projects.

 

STYLING RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist the Design team on the following (dependent upon project):
    • Concepting Styling narratives
    • Sourcing objects both online and in-person
    • Creating presentation-ready decks showing the sourced objects
    • Presenting to clients
    • Organizing and tracking objects, locations, cost, and approvals
  • Assist the Project Management team on the following (dependent upon project):
    • Coordinating shipping, obtaining shipping quotes and creating shipper requests
    • Sending quote requests to vendors
    • Building budgets and creating sales quotes for clients ensuring all information is accurate and pricing is correct
    • Filing all project documents in Google Drive Project Folders
    • Collaborate closely with internal departments (Project Management, Design, DE, Shop, & Accounting) to ensure expectations are met internally and externally.

 

SKILLS AND EXPECTATIONS

  • Maintain a positive, professional demeanor when representing the company with internal teams, clients, and partners.
  • Demonstrate strong problem-solving and analytical thinking with a solution-oriented mindset.
  • Stay highly organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven across all projects.
  • Adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and ambiguity effectively.
  • Work both independently and collaboratively, building strong cross-functional relationships.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 3-5 Years experience in curation, interiors, or styling
  • Portfolio that shows examples of the above

 

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

  • In-house 3–5 days per week  a bonus but not a deal-breaker
  • Work closely with the creative leadership to elevate the studio’s creative output.
  • Exposure to a diverse portfolio of high-end corporate, hospitality, and public art projects.
  • Salary range based on ability and experience level.
  • Occasional travel for site visits and installation supervision.

 

To apply, please send your resume and portfolio to design-hiring@spm-design.com with the subject line: Styling + Curation Specialist, Your Name

POSITION SUMMARY 
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Designer to join our team. Positioned as a key creative engine within the studio, this role is for a designer who has mastered their craft and is ready to take on greater project ownership.

You are a versatile “maker” and “thinker” who can bridge the gap between high-level concept and technical execution. Reporting to the Design Director, you will lead the design development of projects, ensuring that our output remains innovative, buildable, and aesthetically excellent. You’ll be the bridge between our junior staff and senior leadership, providing guidance while staying deeply “hands-on” with the work.

Design Execution & Creative Ownership

  • Lead the design of bespoke elements across environmental graphics, wayfinding, and spatial installations.
  • Translate complex briefs into cohesive visual narratives and high-fidelity design concepts.
  • Execute expert-level design work in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, maintaining a high standard of craftsmanship.
  • Build compelling, story-driven presentation decks in Google Slides that clearly articulate design intent.


Project & Team Stewardship

  • Manage the day-to-day design workflow for concurrent projects.
  • Mentor junior and mid-level designers, providing constructive feedback and technical guidance.
  • Collaborate closely with project managers and fabricators to ensure designs are feasible and stay within budget and project timeline.
  • Review and refine design packages to ensure they are “production-ready.”


Client & Partner Collaboration

  • Present design concepts to clients with clarity, confidence, and passion.
  • Attend site visits and project meetings as a reliable representative of SPMD
  • Coordinate with external partners, including architects, engineers, and lighting designers to integrate our work seamlessly into the built environment.


REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Technical Expertise

  • Strong background in environmental graphic design, or experiential design.
  • Firm grasp of material properties, fabrication methods, and how 2D graphics translate into 3D space.
  • Working knowledge of ADA requirements, ergonomics, and universal design principles.
  • Ability to interpret architectural floor plans, elevations, and sections.


Design Skills

  • Exceptional ability to communicate ideas through sketching, mood boarding, and rapid prototyping.
  • A “systems-thinking” approach to design, especially regarding wayfinding and complex graphics.
  • Strong typography skills and an eye for architectural integration.


Leadership & Collaboration

  • Proven ability to manage the creative process from concept through to design intent drawings.
  • Organized and self-disciplined; able to pivot between projects while keeping an attention to detail. 
  • A proactive problem-solver who anticipates hurdles in the production phase.


QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s in Graphic Design, Architecture, or a related field.
  • 4–8+ years of experience in a professional design studio (specifically within EGD or experiential realms).
  • Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Experience with Rhino or similar 3D modeling software a bonus, but not required


ADDITIONAL DETAILS

  • In-house 3–5 days per week in our collaborative studio environment.
  • Work closely with the Design Director and Associate Design Director to elevate the studio’s creative output.
  • Exposure to a diverse portfolio of high-end corporate, hospitality, and public art projects.
  • Salary range based on ability and experience level.
  • Occasional travel for site surveys and installation supervision.


To apply, please send your resume and portfolio (PDF or website link) to design-hiring@spm-design.com with the subject line: Senior Designer, Your Name

POSITION SUMMARY 
You are responsible for the general operations as a Project Manager for SPMD with the objective of ensuring all projects you are lead on are delivered within the agreed scope, time, cost and quality. You have been provided a “playbook” which gives you a rundown of who our clients are, our vendors, and a basic overview of how we process jobs from start to finish. You play a crucial role in communicating project status to internal departments, clients, and external partners and vendors.

Position Responsibilities as Project Manager include the following:

  • Follow company procedures for obtaining design, estimating, and engineering requirements per project 
  • Budgetary accountability for the profitability of projects you are leading
  • Quote requests to vendors
  • Type up quotes to send to clients, ensuring all information is accurate and pricing is correct
  • Type up PO’s to vendors/sending in appropriate information & artwork to get job into production
  • Ensure all PO’s received from clients are correct and match the current Estimate in our system
  • Tracking jobs once in production, ensuring all parties are up to date and all information has been communicated to all parties
  • Advise and escalate alerts of due dates, errors and/or changes that would cause delay or potential customer dissatisfaction
  • Ensure and assist the build process with shop operations (sourcing, materials, purchasing, calendar, reporting etc.)
  • Work closely with internal departments (Project Management, Design, Shop & Accounting) to ensure expectations are met to SPMD’s and the client’s standards and job success.
  • Supporting Project Coordinators, facilitating approval for project management deliverables and managing project management processes
  • Communicate expectations on each project for schedule and deliverables with assigned team 
  • When working with outside Installers, you are to ensure the approved SPMD Installer Packet is sent to the Installer and sent back to us fully completed with all necessary paperwork before issuing a PO
  • Follow company procedures for obtaining and maintaining current COI’s from installers at all times and filing them in the SPMD Installer Binder and electronically filing them. A PO can not be issued to an installer until we have checked that there is a current COI on file
  • Assist in the coordination of shipping, obtain shipping quotes and creating shipper requests
  • Sending clients tracking information when applicable 
  • Coordinate design and production turn over’s within respective departments
  • Coordinate and manage distribution needs while maintaining communication with internal departments on a regular basis
  • Prepare, manage, and update data base daily, in accordance with company guidelines – ensure Project & Invoicing Checklist is up to date at all times
  • Enter projects, materials, items, and other coordinating info into the database system
  • Ensure all jobs put into production for the week have had sales orders created
  • Ensure all receipts for jobs you are leading are sent to accounting every Thursday
  • For all jobs with clients that are Due on Receipt and/or 50% deposit – jobs need to be invoiced, and payment received prior to the job being released to the client or production started – whichever is applicable. If for any reason this is not possible, it needs to be discussed and approved by Sean and/or Natalie Madden
  • Close out job within 24 hours of completion (shipped, delivered, installed) that you are responsible and/or lead on
    • Double-check Project & Invoicing Checklist for complete accuracy
    • Confirm that the approved quote has been updated with all final and accurate pricing 
    • Confirm that all PO’s have been updated with all final and accurate pricing
    • Sending in job to be invoiced to accounting

Skills & Expectations as a Project Manager: 

  • Maintain a positive attitude with the team, no matter the size or challenge of a project. Lead by example
  • Be a strong mentor and advisory role, and provide ongoing training to Project Coordinators.
  • Strong leadership skills – approachable, personable, and calm under pressure
  • Maintain a high level of professional decorum at all times while representing the company with internal staff, vendors/partners, and clients
  • Solution Focused
  • Process Driven
  • Stickler on the details
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Positive attitude, a ‘can-do’ style, and stellar work ethic
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Experience working with vendors
  • A proven track record of successfully contributing to multiple projects in some capacity
  • Basic knowledge of the project development stages and processes within a creative or build environment 
  • Amazing attention to detail (self-proofing), despite tight deadlines
  • Strong ability to adapt in a changing environment with the ability to multitask, effectively deal with ambiguity, and proactively ensure that progress and results are constant
  • Ability to work independently and also build strong relationships with cross-functional teams
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills and problem-solving skills
  • Clear thinking with excellent communication skills
  • You will be executing special assignments and tasks under only general supervision
  • You will be primarily engaged in work requiring the use of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance

To apply, please send your resume to hr@spm-design.com with the subject line: Project Manager, Your Name

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