Project Manager, Branding – Environmental Graphic Design

Ware Malcomb

Project Manager responsible for environmental graphic design project delivery. Leading client relationships and coordinating design and project activities at Ware Malcomb.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for the management of project(s), start to finish, as the project leader.
Be the key contact with the client, their consultants and representatives.
Determine project goals, prepare project schedules and manage project budget.
Continuously monitor project progress, communicate timelines regularly, identify any risks to the design and schedule, and develop contingency plans to keep projects on track.
Plan, schedule, conduct and coordinate each phase of a project to deliver documents and work product.
Utilize the Studio's resources for design and bid documents.
Coordinate cross-functional architecture, interior architecture, and civil engineering team collaboration and identify critical path activities.
Responsible for local, county, state, and federal code research and analysis for each project including City/Town Municipal/Zoning code and processing requirements related to signage.
Must be capable of reading and understanding architectural drawings, shop drawings, as well as building and ADA code requirements.
Collaborate with the design team to provide technical support and ensure design objectives align with project goals and client requirements.
Conduct regular design reviews to confirm progress, quality, and code/regulation compliance.
Coordinate various trades to achieve complete, coordinated drawings/work product and specifications.
Direct and/or coordinate City Planning and/or other jurisdiction submittals.
Represent WM at required jurisdiction public design review or development approval meetings and make project presentations when required.
Lead implementation coordination services including site visits, bid review, cost comparison, shop drawing review, submittals, etc.
Familiarity with signage fabrication, installation techniques, materials, and construction specifications are required.
Responsible for project work planning, resource planning, financial forecasting, and overall project financial success.
Prepare project work plans and budget reports.
Review project budget reports, pre-billing reports, invoices and accounts receivables monthly.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of 5 years' of experience within the field of branding or environmental graphic design
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), CAD tools, AutoCAD, and Revit a plus
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Public speaking ability to small to large groups

Benefits

Comp & perks

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, licensing, project specialty/complexity and work location.
We may exceed the posted compensation range for candidates who surpass the posted requirements.
At Ware Malcomb, certain roles are bonus eligible.

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementbudget managementdesign documentationcode compliancearchitectural drawing interpretationsignage fabricationenvironmental graphic designfinancial forecastingresource planningproject scheduling

Soft Skills

communication skillspublic speakingcollaborationrisk managementproblem-solvingleadershiporganizational skillsclient relationsteam coordinationdesign review