J.D. McKibben

Dedicated, Energetic, & Collaborative

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May 2026

Dedicated, energetic, collaborative, and multi-talented licensed architect with over twenty years as an Operations, Project, & Client Account Manager. Expertise spans interior architecture, branded environments, multi-media environments, wayfinding+signage, and graphic design (including brand strategy, identity/logo, exhibits, electronic communications, sales tools, and marketing collateral). Highly effective in orchestrating multiple teams to deliver award-winning, quality solutions. Recognized for organization skills that maintain project schedules, meet budget parameters, and achieve profitability goals.

Projects have spanned corporate, higher education, government, healthcare, museum+cultural, science+technology, sports venues, transit & aviation, customer experience centers, showrooms, exhibits, retail & high-end residential. Comprehensive experience includes business development (proposal, interview & contract); initial client engagement (programming, site analysis, visioning & strategy); design (concept, schematic & final); documentation (design intent, bid, & production files); & implementation (shop drawings, samples, site reviews, punchlist, final payment & closeout).

My super power is

Honesty, dedication, & remembering to have FUN along the way!

I'm looking for

Creative & capable designers, project managers, & technical experts interested in becoming part of the JLL Experiential Design studio

Best piece of advice I've ever heard

Find work in what you love & have a passion for.

Practice Area

Branded Environments, Digital Experiences, Exhibition, Placemaking, Public Installation, Strategy/Research/Planning, Wayfinding

Focus Area

Brand, Destination Experiences, Digital, Equitable Design, Exhibition, Graphic, Interactive, Interpretive, Signage, Smart Cities, Sustainability

Industry

Corporate, Cultural, Education, Entertainment, Healthcare, Museums, Recreation, Retail, Sports, Transportation, Urban + Civic, Visitor Centers, Workplace