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Our Chicago office is seeking a Senior Environmental Graphic Designer to join our team. In this hybrid role, you will work with Partners, Principals, Marketing Directors, Design Directors, Proposal Writers, CADD Managers, and Graphic Designers to tell our clients’ stories worldwide through branding, wayfinding, and signage. You will be involved in all phases of the design process, from concept through implementation, including schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration. Candidates must be local to Chicago and have direct experience in signage, wayfinding, and placemaking.
Job Responsibility:
Participation in all efforts related to research & analysis, strategy & concept development, documentation, and implementation
Preparation of presentation materials and participation in milestone & periodic meetings with ownership & consultant teams
Preparation of electronic and final art files including templates for fabricator and design team usage
Review shop drawings, materials/color samples, mockups and punch list reviews and all matters related to the construction administration phase
Mentor and lead junior staff with senior expertise with SPD standards
Coordinate with the team to steward design direction amongst all team members during the design process
Assist with project management in support of the Project Manager and Design Director whenever necessary and appropriate
Attend client meetings, site walks, and pre-bid calls in which you may need to take and distribute meeting notes and coordinate project schedules
Assist with production management including writing specifications, soliciting & reviewing vendor bids
Design administration including filing, maintenance of project folders, preparation of storage files
Assist with coordination and supervision of other team members or support staff
Identifying out-of-scope efforts and alerting the project director & marketing team to develop additional services requests
Support new business functions as required including assistance with research, proposal, and presentation development
Assessing and sharing new business development opportunities with existing clients with the marketing team
Verbal and written communications, information research, and tasks on behalf of the client/project needs as deemed appropriate by the project manager
Serving as client contact where deemed appropriate by the design director
Requirements:
5+ years’ experience in graphic design, industrial design, architecture, or other related field
3+ years of professional experience with planning, documenting, and management of environmental graphic, branded environment, placemaking and wayfinding projects
Solid understanding of code requirements related to aspects of wayfinding signage
Ability to prioritize and concurrently service multiple projects in a fast-paced working environment
Strong leadership, communication, management, verbal, and written communication skills
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Mac OS, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office
Candidates must be local to Chicago and have direct experience in signage, wayfinding, and placemaking