Communication Strategist III/Industrial Design at PCI Productions

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Industrial design, Project management, Exhibit design, Event coordination, Solidworks, Keyshot Pro, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft 365, Fabrication, Risk management, Client relations, Mechanical design, Safety compliance, Procurement planning, Agile project management

Industry

Public Relations and Communications Services

Description

Job Description: 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. * Project Leadership: Plan, direct, and oversee complex fabrication activities and installations. Collaborate with the NASA External Relations Office and NCS * Project Management: 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. This position requires deep knowledge and expertise in project management. * Client and Team Interaction: 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. * Exhibit Fabrication and Event Coordination: 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. * Property and Artifact Management: Assist with artifact management and ensure strict adherence to property procedures. * Safety and Quality Control: Oversee safety and quality standards during installations and fabrications ensuring compliance with NASA guidelines and best practices. * Hands-On Installation: Participate in the physical setup of events and installations, including hauling heavy objects and operating machinery such as forklifts and box trucks. * Administrative Duties: Execute various administrative tasks including writing formal Request for Quote documents, reporting, procurement planning, metric tracking, and property management. * Reports to the NCS Exhibits Service Line Manager Qualifications: * 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. * Preferred Experience: Prior experience working with NASA or in a government agency environment. * Flexibility to travel and work nights, holidays and weekends. Physical Requirements The physical demands described herein are representative of those which may need to be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Employees must possess the ability to work in an office environment. If required, employees must be able to operate a motor vehicle which may require sitting for prolonged periods of time to visit other company sites. Must have hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. Standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. This position may require an employee to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb or balance, reach, push, and pull. The employee may also be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. PCI Productions LLC is an equal opportunity employer. PCIP does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, identity, Veterans, or disability status. Preference may be extended to qualified Native American Indian candidates in accordance with applicable federal law.

Responsibilities

The Communication Strategist will design, manage, and coordinate high-level exhibit and event projects for NASA, including hands-on installation and property maintenance. They are responsible for leading fabrication teams, tracking project milestones, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.