Art Director

e.construct

We are an engineering firm that specializes in providing elegant engineering solutions for complex challenges. e.construct is a fast-growing firm with 7 offices around the world. At our core, we question how the very nature of how to evolve the structures that we inhabit to increase their performance and value.

we design structures such as bridges, high-rise design, precast concrete engineering and post-tensioning design. The firm's core work is structural engineering; however, e.construct is increasingly holistic at its approach to buildings and it has divisions in MEP, Geotechnical and emerging construction technology such as 3D printing of concrete, technology and 3D laser scanning.

VAES.ai

We are a tech startup that is being incubated in the technology lab of e.construct and we employ technology to empower and eventually transform engineering. VAES’s mission is to reduce the amount of raw materials we design in our buildings and bridges by using optimization algorithms and machine learning.

VAES consists of a team of software developers, civil engineers, machine learning experts, architects and graphic designers that builds tools that engineers can use to design and manufacture the next generation of cities.

The role is for someone who is a solid designer, one with a unique design eye, highly skilled with photo manipulation and compositing to conceptualize and craft unexpected visual approaches.

Responsibilities

• Manage the creative projects from concept to execution, ensuring high-quality deliverables meet deadlines
• Define and oversee the creative processes and practices for all projects, ensuring brand consistency and impact
• Develop creative concepts that align with both client objectives and VAES’s business goals while maintaining high standards of excellence and professionalism
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of creative professionals, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, product management, and engineering teams to create cohesive, high-impact campaigns
• Ensure brand consistency by aligning all creative outputs with e.construct’s and VAES’s mission, values, and guidelines
• Align all creative outputs with e.construct’s and VAES’s mission, values, and guidelines to ensure brand consistency while also understanding and reflecting the company’s goals and needs in design decisions
• Leverage data-driven insights to refine creative approaches and optimize performance
• Present and communicate creative ideas effectively to stakeholders, ensuring alignment and engagement
• Encourage experimentation and innovation, fostering a team culture that embraces new ideas and calculated risk-taking
• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies, integrating insights to enhance creative strategies
• Evaluate and refine creative processes based on feedback and analytics to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Manage multiple projects from ideation to completion, working seamlessly with internal teams and external partners
• Design and create compelling visuals across digital and traditional media platforms, ensuring brand excellence
  
  
  

Qualifications

• 5+ years of work experience and a book brimming with brave ideas and outstanding craft, some that saw the light of day, and maybe some that didn’t
• You’re an artist. Every surface, every channel, every medium, social or otherwise, is your canvas. You’re just where people are
• Strong grasp of social media space and online media jargon and technology
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced creative environment
• Ability to effectively and appropriately interact with co-workers at a variety of levels, across many disciplines
• Proven experience in UX/UI web design, graphic design, and branding
• Strong understanding of typography, layout, and visual hierarchy
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
  
  
  

Tools & Technologies

• Solid UX/UI web design
• Figma
• Graphic design
• Typography
• Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)