J.D. McKibben
Dedicated, Energetic, & Collaborative
Member Since
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