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Via Collective is a New York based wayfinding and information design firm, working with architects, owners, and developers to create solutions for the built environment. We believe in respect, integrity, and collaboration with each other and our clients, to create beautiful, innovative, and user-driven solutions. We design within the urban context, designing interior and exterior wayfinding systems that span a multitude of sectors including government, education, health care and public spaces.

We are unique, and so are you. Collective is in our name for a reason. It’s our mission and part of our core values. The experience, perspective, and input of each team member is celebrated and rewarded. We are led by an authentic leader who will empower you, draw upon your talents, support your professional growth and, very simply, bring out the very best in you. Join us and be driven by innovative and exciting challenges that set us apart in our industry. Test the limits of your creativity. Savor flexibility and be inspired by seasoned and fun colleagues.

Our Vision, Mission & Values:
Via Collective, Incorporated connects people to place through Design.

We are a dedicated and diverse team creating comprehensive and branded wayfinding systems through research and engagement. We do so by advocating for users and solutions through lens of empathy, inclusivity, and curiosity.

This incredible team of designers, thinkers and creators, come together with a collaborative approach based on research, best practices and innovation, with core values of Transparency, Commitment and Courage to create solutions that inform and inspire.

Project Manager
Marketing Coordinator

Project Manager: (Full Time Hybrid)

To be successful in this role, you have 5-10 years of managing large scale wayfinding projects specifically within the transportation and city sectors. A background with a wayfinding design, architecture, or engineering firm required.

A demonstrated track record of leading and executing profitable projects while building talent capacity is needed, along with high standards of organization, strong customer service skills, a positive and solutions-focused attitude, and a drive for success. A successful project manager will enjoy contributing to team collaboration and building client relationships while taking ownership of their work and taking pride in delivering high-quality work.

Come explore how you can apply your project management acumen to leading a successful client project with a well-established firm in the wayfinding industry. We value team members that show up fully prepared, with a strong work ethic, and a strong passion for contributing to the company’s growth and vision, mission, and values.

Responsibilities

  • Manage large scale infrastructure projects and clients simultaneously
  • Establish and implement project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards in line with company policies
  • Management of the entire project lifecycle from definition/scope through implementation
  • Act as a technical resource for the project team and lead design review meetings
  • Lead client communication and coordination including issuing agendas, notes, and schedules
  • Coordinate and prioritize project needs, resources, and information internally and with the client project teams to move the project forward
  • Identify required and optional changes in project scope and negotiate changes with clients as warranted or best practices suggest
  • Act as the primary point of contact for all stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle; including coordinating with clients, vendors, and other project partners
  • Work with the Principal and New Business Coordinator, contributing to the technical direction of new business proposals including project scope, budget, and timeline
  • Work with the Principal and Finance Director on invoicing.

Qualifications

  • Proven success in delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget, with high attention to detail, with outstanding organizational skills
  • Experience with and enjoyment of face-to-face interaction with clients
  • Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, project planning, judgment, leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
  • Self-motivated, takes initiative, and is resourceful, with an eagerness to contribute, learn, adapt, and grow
  • An open, positive, and empathetic personality
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience presenting to clients
  • Consistently demonstrate him/herself professionally and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws
  • Ability to successfully lead others; including but not limited to planning, assigning and directing work, resolving problems, training and developing a team, and participating in knowledge transfer
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Suit, MS Office programs, and Google Suite Applications.
  • This is a full-time hybrid position where you must have easy access to New York City and the surrounding area, as local travel to meetings or site visits will not be reimbursed.

Nice to Have

  • Current Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
  • Experience with Asana and ProjectManager.com

Required Background

  • Bachelor’s degree in design, architecture, engineering or related field
  • 5-10 years of experience managing wayfinding projects within a wayfinding design, architecture or engineering firm.
  • Understanding of architectural drawings, scale, product materials, and implementation options
  • Excellent communication skills; written and verbal

Submission Details

Apply for this position by sending a PDF that includes a cover letter, resume, 2-3 project samples/links, and availability to start to hello@viacollective.com with the subject line: PM_Q4 2024 + Your Name.

  • Only candidates authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered.
  • The salary range is $110-135k depending on experience.
  • Health care, bonus opportunities, paid time off, 401k plan, education, and professional membership stipends are available after 3 months of employment.
  • Applicants will be contacted for an interview. No calls, please.

Marketing Coordinator: (Part Time and Hybrid)

To be successful in this role, you have 2-5 years of experience as a Marketing professional at a wayfinding, architectural, engineering, or construction firm.

You have a demonstrated track record of coordinating and executing external communications plans including social media, eNewsletters, awards and conferences to promote the company’s engagement and success.

A successful Marketing Coordinator will enjoy contributing to team collaboration and building client relationships while taking ownership, taking pride, and in delivering high-quality work. This is a part-time, hybrid position located in NYC.

Come explore how you can apply your passion and leading successful marketing efforts with a well-established firm in the wayfinding industry. We value team members that show up fully prepared, with a strong work ethic, and a strong passion for contributing to the company’s growth and vision, mission, and values.

Responsibilities

  • Yearly strategy planning meeting with leadership to develop monthly media topics, awards, and conference programming
  • Contribute to monthly and bi-annual company meetings
  • Monthly social media, blog, and eNewsletter coordination and development
  • Quarterly updates to the company website
  • Obtain estimates and coordinate photography of completed projects
  • Project launches of completed projects across all external channels
  • New business research
  • Research, review and submit projects for Awards
  • Research and maintain database of Conferences for new business opportunities
  • Manage all RFP/RFQs

Qualifications

  • Excellent capabilities with MailChimp, Asana, and Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign
  • Experience with MS Office programs, Nimble (CRM), and Google Suite Applications
  • High attention to detail and ability to review and submit error free work
  • Proven success in delivering external marketing communications in a variety of mediums and channels

Capabilities

  • Excellent interpersonal, project planning, judgment, leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
  • Self-motivated, takes initiative, and is resourceful, with an eagerness to contribute, learn, adapt, and grow
  • An open, positive, and empathetic personality
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Consistently present in a professional manner aligned with the organization’s policies and applicable laws
  • Ability to successfully to work with others; including but not limited to planning, assigning and directing work, and resolving last minute issues

Required Background

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business management, communications, or related discipline
  • 2-5 years of leading marketing initiatives within the wayfinding, architecture, engineering, or construction industry.

Submission Details

Apply for this hybrid and flexible position by sending a PDF that includes a cover letter, resume, 2-3 writing samples/links of marketing materials, and availability to start to hello@viacollective.com with the subject line: Marketing_Q4 2024 + Your Name.

  • Only candidates authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered.
  • Hourly rate of $20-28 depending on experience.
  • Successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.
  • No calls, please.