About the role
- Research, strategy and concept development for environmental graphics, wayfinding and placemaking solutions
- Responsible for all design phases and implementation/coordination of environmental graphics and wayfinding projects
- Client engagement and management from determination of project goals through presenting solutions and building consensus
- Create and develop design options and project presentation materials; explore creative possibilities with three-dimensional context
- Prepare design documentation and direct/coordinate with production design staff to prepare production-ready art files for fabrication
- Prepare and distribute Requests for Proposals, coordinate bid process, and assist client in reviewing/awarding bids
- Review shop drawings, print proofs and/or samples; lead implementation phase coordination and project close-out activities
- Plan, schedule, conduct and coordinate each project phase; develop and manage project workplans, budgets, billing, and deliverables
Requirements
- Minimum of 5-8 years of environmental graphic design, wayfinding, and placemaking experience preferred
- Experience with concept through construction administration phases of work
- Strong presentation skills to communicate strategies and solutions
- Project management, time management and organizational skills to lead and service multiple, concurrent projects
- Expertise in code research and requirements related to signage, wayfinding and environmental graphic elements
- Expertise in Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, CAD Tools)
- Working knowledge of SketchUp, Revit or other 3D modeling is a plus
- Hand sketching ability to communicate concepts a plus
- Familiarity with fabrication, installation techniques, materials and construction specifications required
- Ability to read and understand architectural and engineering plans
- Ability to plan and execute project work plans, including scope definition, project strategy, deliverables, and staffing resources
- Experience working in the built environment and designing both 3D and 2D solutions
- Strong ideation skills, critical thinking, strategic thinking, and self-motivation
- Experience working on projects involving multiple disciplines and taking direction from multiple people
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
environmental graphic designwayfindingplacemakingproject managementcode researchsignage requirementsCreative Suite3D modelingfabrication techniquesarchitectural plans
Soft skills
presentation skillstime managementorganizational skillscritical thinkingstrategic thinkingself-motivationclient engagementleadershipcommunicationideation skills