Branded Environments Designer II

Role Overview

The Branded Environments Designer II brings brand storytelling environmental graphics signage and wayfinding into the built environment. Working with increasing independence this role translates a design brief or early concept into accurate coordinated work that is ready to move forward.

The ideal candidate is a thoughtful dependable designer who contributes informed ideas manages assigned work responsibly communicates clearly and balances design ambition with project scope schedule and budget.

Responsibilities

Develop branded environment concepts and design solutions across interior environments environmental graphics signage wayfinding and storytelling.

Translate design briefs and early concepts into coordinated plans diagrams sections elevations color studies schedules models and visualizations.

Support concept development through research precedent studies exploration and iteration.

Apply principles of form scale color texture pattern balance composition and proportion to project work.

Prepare clear well-crafted presentation materials and contribute to client presentations and working sessions.

Participate actively in design reviews charrettes and pin-ups offering informed ideas and responding constructively to feedback.

Conduct site visits document existing conditions and take field measurements as needed.

Coordinate day-to-day design tasks with project teams internal partners consultants fabricators and vendors with guidance appropriate to the project.

Manage assigned workload and deadlines communicate progress and needs clearly and raise potential scope schedule or coordination issues early.

Review work for accuracy completeness legibility and alignment with project goals and firm standards.

Contribute to a collaborative studio culture through curiosity accountability and an ongoing commitment to learning.

Qualifications

Experience and Skills

Typically 35 years of relevant professional experience in branded environments environmental graphic design experiential design interior design architecture graphic design or a related field.

Understanding of how brand strategy storytelling environmental graphics signage wayfinding and interior environments come together in the built environment.

Experience developing design concepts and carrying assigned work through documentation and production.

Ability to read and develop plans elevations sections details schedules and production files.

Strong visual communication presentation organization and time-management skills.

Ability to work collaboratively incorporate feedback manage multiple assignments and communicate potential risks or needs early.

Familiarity with materials fabrication methods specifications and construction coordination is preferred.

Software

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud including Illustrator InDesign and Photoshop.

Working knowledge of 2D and 3D design and production tools. Experience with Revit and Rhino is preferred.

Experience with visualization digital fabrication or specialty environmental graphic design tools is a plus.

Education and Credentials

Degree in graphic design environmental graphic design interior design architecture or a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

LEED Green Associate accreditation is required within six months of hire.

Professional accreditation in an area of Living Design (such as LEED AP with Specialty BREEAM AP WELL AP SITES AP CPHC/CPHE or RELi AP) is valued.

Required Experience:

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