Society for Experiential Graphic Design
Environmental Graphic Designer
Society for Experiential Graphic Design, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
We are currently seeking a mid to senior level Environmental Graphic Designer with a minimum of five years’ experience working in the built environment and brand strategy to join our EGD team.The EGD team at Blitz is responsible for the design of graphics, signage, wayfinding, and specialty installations for projects ranging from corporate offices to high-end retail spaces. The EGD team leads all graphic design and production in coordination with the associated architectural and interior design team. We are looking for a confident and experienced designer with a history of leading projects in the built environment. The ideal candidate possesses an expertise in Environmental Graphic design built environments, experiential design and brand identity.At Blitz we uphold the highest standards of project delivery and professionalism. We are looking for someone with a proven track record of creative thinking and memorable work. As a conceptually rooted studio, we are always looking for the opportunity to be inventive and tell the project story in the most holistic way possible.QUALIFICATIONSMinimum 5 years’ professional experience with environmental graphic design in the built environment with an emphasis on signage, wayfinding, illustration and branding.
BA or higher degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Interior Design, Industrial Design, Architecture, or similar.
Thorough understanding of branding and design principles that relate to two- and three-dimensional design.
Mastery of typography, layout, and color.
Understanding of fundamental wayfinding design principles including spatial analysis, user research + testing, language + legibility, and information design.
Expert proficiency of the Adobe Creative Suite as it relates to architectural projects, with the added ability of communicating ideas in sketches and renderings; Enscape skills a huge plus.
Familiarity with the architectural process, including the ability to read construction documents, elevations, plans, and shop drawings. Revit and CadTools experience is a major plus.
Understanding of graphics production and fabrication techniques for both interior and exterior applications.
Experience coordinating with fabricators and graphics vendors.
Experience with graphics project pricing and bidding processes.
Experience designing specialty installations and coordinating with local artists is a plus.
Strong presentation skills; excellence in clearly communicating ideas visually and verbally to clients.
SOFT SKILLSDemonstrated history of Tenacity (our core value).
Ability to work within a team environment.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate with clients, consultants, and contractors.
Ability to work on several projects simultaneously with multiple deadlines.
Ability to advise and facilitate decision making amongst clients.
Upholds the highest standards of project delivery and professionalism.
BASIC REQUIREMENTSCandidates must currently reside in and have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
Excellent verbal, written, and graphic communication skills, as well as excellent organizational skills.
Candidates must be able to travel to other studios as required.
BENEFITSFull-time employees receive four weeks PTO (including the week between Christmas and New Years when the firm is closed).
Nine paid holiday days.
Flexible working hours with a 4-day work week option.
Distributed work model.
Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) with generous matching.
Strong continuing education support on both a firm-wide and an individual basis.
HOW TO APPLYEmail your cover letter, resume, work samples inclusive of rendering samples, and salary requirements in a single document in PDF format to careers@studioblitz.com. No phone calls or drop-ins please.ABOUT BLITZBlitz is an award-winning architecture and interior design firm headquartered in San Francisco. From start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, we are privileged to work with some of the best and brightest companies in the world, and hope you will join us. The Blitz team works hard and we make sure we take time to have fun and keep learning. We support our industry through a variety of events and enjoy being part of the design and construction community. Blitz is delighted with the attention we get through awards and press, which highlight our workplace, hospitality, bio-tech, retail, higher education, international, and ground-up portfolio. Not to mention, our parties (virtual and in-person) are awesome.Learn more about Blitz via Instagram (we love photos), LinkedIn, and of course our website.
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BA or higher degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Interior Design, Industrial Design, Architecture, or similar.
Thorough understanding of branding and design principles that relate to two- and three-dimensional design.
Mastery of typography, layout, and color.
Understanding of fundamental wayfinding design principles including spatial analysis, user research + testing, language + legibility, and information design.
Expert proficiency of the Adobe Creative Suite as it relates to architectural projects, with the added ability of communicating ideas in sketches and renderings; Enscape skills a huge plus.
Familiarity with the architectural process, including the ability to read construction documents, elevations, plans, and shop drawings. Revit and CadTools experience is a major plus.
Understanding of graphics production and fabrication techniques for both interior and exterior applications.
Experience coordinating with fabricators and graphics vendors.
Experience with graphics project pricing and bidding processes.
Experience designing specialty installations and coordinating with local artists is a plus.
Strong presentation skills; excellence in clearly communicating ideas visually and verbally to clients.
SOFT SKILLSDemonstrated history of Tenacity (our core value).
Ability to work within a team environment.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate with clients, consultants, and contractors.
Ability to work on several projects simultaneously with multiple deadlines.
Ability to advise and facilitate decision making amongst clients.
Upholds the highest standards of project delivery and professionalism.
BASIC REQUIREMENTSCandidates must currently reside in and have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
Excellent verbal, written, and graphic communication skills, as well as excellent organizational skills.
Candidates must be able to travel to other studios as required.
BENEFITSFull-time employees receive four weeks PTO (including the week between Christmas and New Years when the firm is closed).
Nine paid holiday days.
Flexible working hours with a 4-day work week option.
Distributed work model.
Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) with generous matching.
Strong continuing education support on both a firm-wide and an individual basis.
HOW TO APPLYEmail your cover letter, resume, work samples inclusive of rendering samples, and salary requirements in a single document in PDF format to careers@studioblitz.com. No phone calls or drop-ins please.ABOUT BLITZBlitz is an award-winning architecture and interior design firm headquartered in San Francisco. From start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, we are privileged to work with some of the best and brightest companies in the world, and hope you will join us. The Blitz team works hard and we make sure we take time to have fun and keep learning. We support our industry through a variety of events and enjoy being part of the design and construction community. Blitz is delighted with the attention we get through awards and press, which highlight our workplace, hospitality, bio-tech, retail, higher education, international, and ground-up portfolio. Not to mention, our parties (virtual and in-person) are awesome.Learn more about Blitz via Instagram (we love photos), LinkedIn, and of course our website.
Experience, qualification, and soft skills, have you got everything required to succeed in this opportunity Find out below.
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