Signage and Wayfinding Designer – Mid-Level

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, industrial design, environmental design, architecture, visual communication or related field
Strong portfolio of work that includes wayfinding strategy, original designs, design intent detailing, and an understanding of materials related to the signage and wayfinding industry
Minimum 7-10 years professional experience in signage and wayfinding, environmental graphic design, or similar studio experience, with 1-2 years leading creative teams and overseeing project work
Strong leadership, organization, communication and relationship management skills
Excellent analytical, problem solving, and communication skills that work well in an interdisciplinary, fast-paced environment
Strong presentation skills (verbally and visually)
Strong time management and organization skills are imperative to juggle multiple tasks, clients and resources
Experience with planning, documentation and management of environmental graphic, wayfinding and signage projects in the context of the built environment
Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and MS Office add CADTools plugin for proficiency in drawing in scale
Strong understanding with architectural construction documents, scales, sections, plans and elevations
Proficiency in SketchUp, Revit, or other 3D modeling programs a strong plus

Think independently about solutions to complex projects and problems with minimal direction given
Be proactive in the day-to-day work flow and be able to anticipate what’s next
Be extremely organized around documentation and workflow processes
Apply real world knowledge and experience within all phases of signage and wayfinding projects from concept to completion
Exemplify and apply a broad range of knowledge around signage fabrication and installation nuances and techniques
Conduct research for the organizational, cultural and physical context surrounding a project
Synthesize research and insights to develop strategies that address a project’s specific needs
Collaborate with clients, design teams and fabrication partners across multiple industries
Lead and mentor design team on a day-to-day basis
Generate multiple concepts and develop viable, documented design solutions that help solve a variety of problems for our clients
Develop user analysis and hierarchal systems of sign types, messaging and communication strategies
Integrate color, symbology, and typography into two and three-dimensional built environments
Apply thoughtful approaches to fundamental design elements such as form, proportion and contrast that are appropriate for the various sizes, scales and materials within built environments
Prepare final documentation including message schedules, sign location plans and sign type drawings
Understanding of all signage codes including ADA and fire / life safety codes