Creative Director, WeLive

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WeLive Creative Director:

As the WeLive Creative Director, you will live at the nexus of product development and delivery, helping to craft the future of living. You will be core to product development at WeLive’s headquarters, working with regional teams to deliver the product globally and incorporate lessons learned regionally. The WeLive product you develop will not be created in a vacuum, it is a core part of the WeWork brand and mission, and taking learnings from WeWork and incorporating them into WeLive design will be crucial. Harnessing and supporting this information exchange life-cycle between central and regional and WeWork and WeLive is key to succeeding in this role and to ensuring our product can deliver on WeWork’s mission. The position requires a proven track record of exceptional design thinking, an understanding of our brand at its deepest level, and demonstrable expertise across many design disciplines. Particularly important to the role are the oral and written communication skills to articulately express the rationale behind design decisions.

  • Design Direction - Be responsible for reviewing and approving design packages for region, and for receiving sign-off from WeWork’s Chief Creative Officer, Adam Kimmel. Ensure proper coordination and sign off of Arts & Graphics packages, by working with the cluster’s Arts & Graphics team. 

  • Product & Brand Alignment - Ensure WeLive product aligns with global direction of WeWork product, through constant open communication with WeWork’s creative team

  • Product Representation - Effectively communicate the rationale behind design decisions through strong oral and written communication skills 

  • Team Building and Leadership - Recruit, build and lead the future Creative and Design team to power WeLive and develop the process to ensure WeLive can scale while staying at the forefront of design 

  • Innovation - Run initiatives at Product Development level to improve both process and product on a global scale. Support technical improvements both in the product as well as the process we use to document our design, by working alongside Technical and Design Directors. Be a key member in the definition of our product’s future design direction by working collaboratively with the Product Development and Creative Studio teams.

  • Communication - Espouse excellent and efficient decision-making skills 

  • Collaboration - Work collaboratively with central and regional design teams to execute goals, within designated project timelines 

  • Reports to WeWork Chief Creative Officer, Adam Kimmel

Application: In addition to portfolio, please submit 10 living room and 10 bedroom inspiration images for the future of residential living.

Who + What We’re Looking For:

The WeLive Team is looking for motivated individuals with a love of learning and collaboration who are eager to join a workplace built around the mindset of “we” over “me”. We’re committed to investing in team member growth and encourage applicants to consider the direct and/or indirect ways in which they meet the following criteria.

  • 12+ years of experience of all phases of the design process from schematic design through the bid process and construction administration

  • 8+ years of experience in residential and/or hospitality projects
  • Bachelors/Masters in Architecture or Interior Design

  • Unparalleled design and space planning acumen and alignment with We Design Direction

  • Ability to influence both horizontally and vertically within the organization to keep project goals on track

  • High level of autonomy and adaptability within a fast-paced dynamic work environment

  • Adept problem solver that is quick on their feet while maintaining strong focus on organizational end goals

  • Ability to function and successfully navigate within a complex matrix organizational structure

  • Strong leadership skills with ability to function tactically with trades but is also comfortable with senior level presentations

  • Effective collaborator, delegator, and team player

  • Impeccable and concise communication and presentation skills, verbal and written

  • Open to new and innovative technology designed to optimize the development process

  • Has experience leading, mentoring and guiding designers (greater than 6 people)

  • Open to feedback, with optimistic and positive attitude

  • Good management skills and demonstrated ability to consistently meet deadlines

  • General understanding of construction industry best practices, building & ADA codes

  • Proficient in Revit 

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Our headquarters in NYC sits in Chelsea, but our growing tech team works from our SoHo, Chelsea, and Greenwich Village offices.

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