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Society for Experiential Graphic Design

Senior Graphic Designer

Society for Experiential Graphic Design, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199


Company Information

Applied Wayfinding Inc is an award-winning, multi-disciplinary consultancy. It designs the interactions between people and the built environment. At any given moment the organisation is delivering a range of projects which differ significantly in subject, size and complexity. It is vital to the success of the business that projects are delivered on time and exceed company and client expectations. It is equally important to the business that working for Applied is fulfilling and advances personal growth.

About the roleApplied Information Group is looking for a talented full-time Senior Graphic Designer with a passion for wayfinding and design that supports people navigating their environments. You will be involved in the successful delivery of environmental graphic design and wayfinding projects, both in the Bay Area and in partnership with Applied’s other offices in London, Vancouver and Seoul. You will collaborate with other designers and planners on all aspects of the design process from user research, through strategy and concept, to detailed design and implementation.We are looking for a candidate who can:Play a Project Lead role, depending on the project stage scope/deliverables.

Deliver projects from conception to production with minimal supervision

Design concepts for wayfinding and environmental graphics programs.

Develop sign elevation drawings and specifications for wayfinding program

outcomes.

Create and refine message schedules and construction packages.

Prepare, issue and present client-facing design documentation.

Assist planners with location planning and mapping for wayfinding programs

Coordinate with signage production and installation vendors including review of shop drawings, attendance at site meetings, and deficiency reviews.

Perform site assessments, visitor needs assessments, and participate in engagement activities

Have experience of industrial/product design for wayfinding signage, including the drafting of design intent drawings and specifications

Have experience designing or incorporating non-visual communication elements into designs, products, or experiences

Typically delegate tasks involved in the project delivery to the wider team and have an oversight and support role

Play an active role liaising with relevant sub-contractors and suppliers

Plan and lead design workshops with the wider team as needed

Play an active role with the AM/PM in monitoring project scope creep and defining costs and schedule changes for negotiation with clients

Play a leading role in presenting project work to clients and stakeholders

Travel as appropriate and necessary.

We are looking for a candidate with:5- 7 years of experience in Experiential/Environmental Graphic Design, Graphic Design, Wayfinding, Urban Design, Architecture or related industry

A portfolio that demonstrates graphic and typographic skills, and your dedication to the craft of your final designs

Ability to talk and write articulately about your decision making and the developmental work behind your designs, and to work collaboratively to ideate, visualize and iterate strong design concepts as part of a project team

A keen graphic eye and ambition to deliver projects of the highest quality

A passion for creating user centered, empathetic design solutions

Proficiency in using Adobe Creative Suite (primarily Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop)

The following skills are not essential but advantageous:Experience creating city, transit, campus, and/or building maps and diagrams

Knowledge of GIS software, such as QGIS; working knowledge of 3D CAD software such as Vectorworks; and experience using Figma or other UX/UI tools

Familiarity with ADA, MUTCD, and other regulatory standards related to signage and displayed information

Experience working with fabricators

Benefits:US Company benefits (Health, Vision and Dental insurance)

401K plan and contribution

17 days PTO, plus 11 public holidays.

For each completed year’s service employees will receive an additional day of PTO, up to a maximum of 3 extra days.

The role will be office based, with ability for Hybrid working

Flexible working hours

Annual Personal training budget as well as Corporate training budget

One paid day a year to volunteer with a charity of your choice

Opportunity to travel to our London Head office

Travel expenses paid for work relating journeys

Casual Dress in the office

How to applyTo apply for this role please send your CV and relevant work samples with a short cover letter (only one side of A4 please) to jobs@appliedinformation.group. Please state in the subject line the position applied for: Senior Designer (US)

We will select applicants based on merit including relevant experience, skills, and interest in the role. We are a company that is fully committed to advancing people and society and looking after the planet. Applied is B-Corp certified. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age. If you are interested but unsure if you have what we are looking for please contact us.

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