Brand Designer Job at Gensler in Seattle

Your Role Gensler Seattle's Brand Design team is a collaborative team of designers, strategists, and storytellers that engages with a wide variety of clients on projects of all sizes-from environmental graphics and campus signage systems and to identity and brand strategy work. As Gensler experience designers, we help our clients tell their unique stories effectively via every channel available in today's diverse media landscape, with a focus on spatial design and visual communications design. Our approach combines design and architectural expertise with a unique point of view and strong communication skills. We believe that this approach results in brands that build trust, inspire confidence, and forge lasting relationships. Your Role Gensler's Seattle office is seeking a junior level Brand Designer . This position focuses on the design, documentation and implementation of graphic design, environmental graphic design and signage projects. The candidate has a strong understanding of 3D graphic design and detailing, integrating concepts into built environments. The ideal candidate will be adept in ideation and concepting as well as technical skills from design development through documentation and fabrication coordination. This individual will work on teams comprised of interdisciplinary designers, across multiple project types (retail, workplace, mixed-use, corporate campus, education, aviation and architecture). What You Will Do Apply a solid understanding of typography, composition, and information design to create impactful visual communications. Interpret and integrate architectural scales, sections, plans, and elevations into design work, with a keen understanding of the built environment. Develop technical documentation, including location plans, message schedules, materials specifications, and create production-ready art with attention to detail. Learn and adapt to new software modeling and documentation tools to support project needs. Employ excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with an emphasis on technical writing, to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment. Work both collaboratively and independently on projects of all scales and types Your Qualifications Bachelor's degree in graphic design, industrial design, environmental design, architecture, visual communication or related field 2-5 years professional experience in environmental graphic design, print/digital design, or similar studio experience Adobe Creative Suite with CADtools, specifically proficiency InDesign and Illustrator Ability to work in Figma, Adobe XD and Adobe After Effects is a strong advantage Ability to work in 3D modeling programs such as SketchUp is a strong advantage Ability to work in Revit for signage programming is a strong advantage Motion graphic, animation and/or illustration skills a plus Proficiency in the latest design software including Adobe Creative Suite and CAD Tools Sketchup & Revit experience a plus, but not required If interested, please submit your application materials online. Applications without portfolios will not be considered. *The base salary will be estimated between $66,000 - $83,000 per year plus bonuses and benefits, contingent on relevant experience. 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 part of the firm's commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.