Communication Strategist III/Industrial Design

PCI Productions LLC • Houston, TX

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About The Position

We are looking for a skilled, detail-oriented creative and organized Communication Strategist/Industrial Designer and Project Manager who can design, manage and coordinate high-level exhibit and event projects for NASA’s Office of Communication. The successful candidate could also be called on to work alongside the broader Exhibits and Property team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas as needed.

We need someone to ideate, visualize and model events and exhibits with accuracy, lead both the creative efforts and the planning and tracking of all the event milestones, keeping the NASA mission and client vision in mind. This candidate will require an eye for methodical detail who will visualize and pitch, manage projects, conduct design reviews, track and report on progress, analyze job environments, and provide superior client relations who also has the mechanical know-how to provide guidance on building methods and materials, track and organize projects, and provide new concept design. This position will also require the added excitement of setting up events, handling and maintaining NASA property and artifacts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in industrial design or a related field is preferred from an accredited college or university.
• Eight (8) years of professional experience in industrial design, project management, or a related field.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft 365, Solidworks, Keyshot Pro, and Adobe Creative Cloud. Experience with Agile project management is desirable.
• Soft Skills: Strong team orientation, collaborative spirit, and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to lead projects, prioritize competing deadlines, and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Physical Requirements: Willingness to engage in hands-on tasks, including heavy lifting and operating heavy machinery. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. or less.
• Flexibility to travel and work nights, holidays and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with NASA or in a government agency environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and oversee complex fabrication activities and installations.
• Ensure project success through detailed milestone tracking, setting expectations with customers, and identifying risks and bottlenecks while finding ways to navigate through them without compromising the project or quality.
• Engage with clients, managers, and team leads to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, and maintain quality and safety standards. Facilitate regular communication to keep all stakeholders informed and aligned.
• Lead external vendors and internal fabrication teams in scheduling and executing exhibit fabrication and event coordination. Understand and manage the order of operations to ensure efficient and timely project completion.
• Assist with artifact management and ensure strict adherence to property procedures.
• Oversee safety and quality standards during installations and fabrications ensuring compliance with NASA guidelines and best practices.
• Participate in the physical setup of events and installations, including hauling heavy objects and operating machinery such as forklifts and box trucks.
• Execute various administrative tasks including writing formal Request for Quote documents, reporting, procurement planning, metric tracking, and property management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees