multidisciplinary team
Our commitment to offering the highest level of design services to our clients is realized by our collective diversity of design talent in our studio. We design experiences for the built environment through a team effort involving planning and strategy experts, architects, brand experience designers, interior designers, graphic designers and more. We are the only firm in our region focused on holistic design thinking and creating truly unique experiences for the built environment.
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Elisa Winter Holben
Principal | Design Director
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Brandon Holben AIA
Principal Architect | LEED AP BD+C
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community + design
We believe in the powerful relationship between design and community: that design transforms communities, and that communities shape design. Our team is dedicated to the Seacoast region, where we live, work, and play, and where we are inspired everyday by the natural landscape and the kind and creative folks who make up our community.
Our studio is located at "THINKYARD", a cooperative workspace located in the heart of the Kittery Foreside. We’re lucky to spend our days working amongst many creative entrepreneurs in a friendly and welcoming environment. We look forward to your next visit!
WINTER HOLBEN
7 Wallingford Square
THINKYARD Unit 2099
Kittery, ME 03904
207.994.3104
careers
Join Our Team:
Open positions are listed here and we are always interested in meeting talented architects and designers.
Given our multi-disciplinary portfolio and client range, employees have the opportunity to work on projects of all sizes – from craft breweries to Fortune 100 banking. Our studio is located in the heart of Kittery Foreside, a small but bustling seaside neighborhood with some of Maine’s best shops, galleries and restaurants. We care about our people and prioritize a healthy work-life balance for employees through a variety of flexible work options and a competitive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off and holidays, professional development opportunities and more.
Apply today by sending your resume to info@winterholben.com.
Open positions
Brand Experience Designer
The Brand Experience Designer will report to and work closely with the Principal/Design Director on a variety of projects to include (but not limited to) brand development (identity, wayfinding and product development) and retail experience (strategy, fixtures, architectural features and environmental graphics). With a focus on creativity and design thinking, you’ll collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of architects and designers, as well as the Principal Architect and VP, Marketing & Operations.
Responsibilities include:
-Prepares work to be accomplished by gathering information and materials and collaboration with design team
-Creates concepts and development based on project goals and objectives
-Assisting with initial concepts through final documents and details
-Creation of presentation materials
-Understanding of technical aspects and details to create design intent documentation
-High level of collaboration with other design staff/disciplines
-Exercising independent judgement in evaluation, selection, and use of standard techniques
-Exhibiting an overall commitment to design excellence and industry best practices
Skills & Qualifications
-Degree or equivalent education in graphic design
-3-5 years of design experience
-Knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, typography, print, and the web
-Required: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
-CAD tools skills a plus, but not required
-Flexible team player
Graphic Designer
The Graphic Designer will report to Principal/Design Director and work closely with the VP, Marketing & Operations on a variety of projects to include (but not limited to) brand development, marketing and business development (presentations, proposals, website design, social media and additional marketing assets). With a focus on creativity and design thinking, you’ll collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of architects and designers, as well as the Principal Architect and VP, Marketing & Operations.
Responsibilities include:
Prepares work to be accomplished by gathering information and materials and collaboration with design team. Creates concepts and development based on project goals and objectives.
-Assisting with initial concepts through final documents and details
-Development of concepts, designs and imagery for social and web
-Creation of graphics and layouts for content marketing, case studies, proposals and more
-High level of collaboration with other design staff/disciplines
-Exercising independent judgement in evaluation, selection, and use of standard techniques
-Exhibiting an overall commitment to design excellence and industry best practices
Skills & Qualifications
-Degree or equivalent education in graphic design
-2-5 years of design experience
-Knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, typography, print, and the web
-Required: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
-Social media content development experience
-Video editing skills a plus but not required
-Flexible team player
Architectural Designer
Individual must be energetic, self-starting, have excellent communication and organizational skills, and enjoy collaborating with a team. This individual will report to the Principal Architect and work closely with the team of design professionals at WH on a variety of projects with responsibilities including creativity, design thinking and collaboration with other design disciplines.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
-Coordination of projects through design phases
-Contribution to presentation, production and technical drawings
-Communication and coordination with team members
-Exhibiting an overall commitment to design excellence and industry best practices
Skills/Qualifications
-Bachelor's Degree in Architecture
-2-5 years experience, working towards becoming a licensed architect
-Experience in Design, AutoCAD Architecture, Sketchup, Construction Drawings
-Experience with ADA, building codes, zoning and historic district committees a plus
-Excellent written and verbal communication
-Strong organizational skills, high attention to detail
-Positive attitude and the desire for growth with our firm
-Commitment to a high level of client/customer service
