Gensler
Experience Designer - Brand - Mid Level
Gensler, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Your Role
As an Experience Designer at Gensler, you will tap into your boundless creativity to design unique experiences across a diverse media landscape. You are passionate about helping clients enhance their brand and business performance through strategy and design. Join a team of thinkers and doers who help clients express their story through graphic and branded communications.
What You Will DoWork with a multi-disciplinary team of architects and designers to design graphics, branded environments, signage and wayfinding solutions that connect people to place for diverse client projectsConduct research for organizational, cultural and physical context surrounding a project to develop project program, goals and visionGenerate multiple initial concepts and develop viable, documented design solutions that help solve a variety of problems for our clientsIntegrate messaging, color, imagery, type and composition into two and three-dimensional built environmentsDevelop presentation materials, present at client meetings, and assist with synthesizing client feedbackPrepare final documentation and production-ready artwork for 2D/3D, print, or digital applicationsTogether with Design Manager, support organizing project kick-off, oversee all project phases and fabrication/vendor coordinationDuring implementation review vendor shop drawings, samples, mockups and conduct on-site visits to review project progressCollaborate on project close-out process for file archiving and marketing purposeYour QualificationsBachelor's degree in graphic design, industrial design, environmental design, architecture, visual communication or related field5+ years professional experience in environmental graphic design, print/digital design, or similar studio experienceStrong verbal/written communication and organizational skillsFlexibility to work both collaboratively and independently on projects of all scales and typesAbility to create and present design strategies and conceptsAbility to assemble, coordinate and review design intent documents and production artworkKnowledge of material types, production capabilities and product details for 2D/3D, print or digital applicationsExpertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), CAD Tools and MS OfficeFamiliarity with architectural construction documents, scales, sections, plans and elevations; proficiency in drawing in scaleUse of SketchUp, Revit, or other 3D modeling programs a plusWorking knowledge of motion graphics software, digital video editing, or other skills related to designing for and creating dynamic content a plusDemonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices required
If interested, please submit your application materials online. Applications without portfolios will not be considered.Life at Gensler
Gensler is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Through our Five Strategies to Fight Racism, we continue to create a just and equitable future for our colleagues and our communities with our clients. We are a solid voice for social change as we impact people's lives and fight racism. At Gensler, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace environment.
As a people-first organization, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to "Well-being Week," our offices reflect our people's diverse interests.
We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.
As an Experience Designer at Gensler, you will tap into your boundless creativity to design unique experiences across a diverse media landscape. You are passionate about helping clients enhance their brand and business performance through strategy and design. Join a team of thinkers and doers who help clients express their story through graphic and branded communications.
What You Will DoWork with a multi-disciplinary team of architects and designers to design graphics, branded environments, signage and wayfinding solutions that connect people to place for diverse client projectsConduct research for organizational, cultural and physical context surrounding a project to develop project program, goals and visionGenerate multiple initial concepts and develop viable, documented design solutions that help solve a variety of problems for our clientsIntegrate messaging, color, imagery, type and composition into two and three-dimensional built environmentsDevelop presentation materials, present at client meetings, and assist with synthesizing client feedbackPrepare final documentation and production-ready artwork for 2D/3D, print, or digital applicationsTogether with Design Manager, support organizing project kick-off, oversee all project phases and fabrication/vendor coordinationDuring implementation review vendor shop drawings, samples, mockups and conduct on-site visits to review project progressCollaborate on project close-out process for file archiving and marketing purposeYour QualificationsBachelor's degree in graphic design, industrial design, environmental design, architecture, visual communication or related field5+ years professional experience in environmental graphic design, print/digital design, or similar studio experienceStrong verbal/written communication and organizational skillsFlexibility to work both collaboratively and independently on projects of all scales and typesAbility to create and present design strategies and conceptsAbility to assemble, coordinate and review design intent documents and production artworkKnowledge of material types, production capabilities and product details for 2D/3D, print or digital applicationsExpertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), CAD Tools and MS OfficeFamiliarity with architectural construction documents, scales, sections, plans and elevations; proficiency in drawing in scaleUse of SketchUp, Revit, or other 3D modeling programs a plusWorking knowledge of motion graphics software, digital video editing, or other skills related to designing for and creating dynamic content a plusDemonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices required
If interested, please submit your application materials online. Applications without portfolios will not be considered.Life at Gensler
Gensler is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Through our Five Strategies to Fight Racism, we continue to create a just and equitable future for our colleagues and our communities with our clients. We are a solid voice for social change as we impact people's lives and fight racism. At Gensler, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace environment.
As a people-first organization, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to "Well-being Week," our offices reflect our people's diverse interests.
We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.