Lead Designer / Project Lead

Depeña Studio — Charlotte, NCHybrid possible for the right candidate.Depeña Studio is seeking a highly organized and technically skilled Lead Designer / Project Lead to work directly with artist Ivan Depeña on the development and execution of large-scale public art projects.This role bridges concept, design, engineering coordination, fabrication, and installation. The ideal candidate is both creatively capable and highly detail-oriented, with the ability to move complex projects forward while collaborating closely with the studio’s Production Manager and external consultants, fabricators, and installers.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and translate conceptual artwork into buildable systems and drawing packagesCollaborate closely with the Production Manager on modeling, detailing, fabrication coordination, and installation planningCoordinate with engineers, fabricators, installers, and consultantsHelp lead projects from concept through installationMaintain design intent, technical clarity, and project organization across multiple active projectsAttend site visits, fabrication reviews, and installations as requiredIdentify issues early and help drive projects toward successful completionQualifications5+ years experience in architecture, public art, experiential design, fabrication, or related fieldsAdvanced Rhino proficiency requiredGrasshopper experience strongly preferredExperience with complex geometry, fabrication workflows, consultant coordination, and construction documentationStrong organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to balance creative thinking with execution realitiesIdeal CandidateCollaborative and comfortable working within an artist-led studio environmentProactive, organized, and solution-orientedInterested in both creative development and real-world implementationCapable of taking ownership and helping manage multiple complex projects simultaneouslyCompensationCompetitive salary based on experience. Please submit to contact@depenastudio.com:ResumePortfolioBrief statement describing your experience moving projects from concept through execution.