What are the responsibilities and job description for the Signage & Environmental Graphic Designer position at gensler?
Gensler’s Brand Design studio is a collaborative team of designers, strategists, and storytellers that engages with a wide variety of Clients on projects of all sizes. As Gensler brand designers, we help our Clients tell their unique stories effectively via every channel available in today’s diverse media landscape. 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
This role is crucial in the successful design and implementation of signage and environmental graphic programs. You must be detail oriented and organized and have relevant experience, including documentation, fabrication and installation expertise. As a Signage & Environmental Graphic Designer, you will be responsible for collaborating with and supporting interdisciplinary teams of architects, interior designers, graphic designers, illustrators, digital designers and more to deliver projects ranging from complex signage & wayfinding to environmental graphic programs. You will provide design, documentation packages and implementation oversight for projects spanning a diverse range of markets including aviation, education, entertainment, hospitality, retail, sports, and workplace.
What You Will Do
Create and oversee Design, Design Intent / Bid Documents for interior and exterior signage and environmental graphic programs
Create and oversee the creation of sign and environmental graphic location plans and message schedules
Create and oversee Design of bespoke 3D environmental installations
Assist the Technical Director in reviewing and advising on applicable code, zoning, lease exhibits and other criteria, as provided by others
Assist the Technical Director in reviewing and advising on materiality, fabrication, installation, etc., throughout the project duration
Pull / create elevations from Revit models / Rhino
Deliver workplace and code signage programs
When required, assist project team in walking Client through design presentations, site surveys, design intent documents, shop drawings, sample and other submittals
Work with the Technical Director to ensure all projects meet relevant code requirements
Educate Designers on fabrication methods
Oversee the creation and modification of checklists and best practices
Your Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree (or foreign equivalent) in Architecture, Interior Design, Graphic Design, or related field
5 years of progressive post-bachelor’s degree design experience.
Proficiency in the latest design software including Adobe Creative Suite, including but not limited to Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop, and CAD Tools, Sketch-up, Rhino
Creation of sign location plans: Revit
Interior and exterior sign and environmental graphic program implementation, including programming, message schedules, documentation and installation
*This is not a remote position. The successful candidate will be expected to live in, or relocate to, the New York Metropolitan area upon acceptance.
**The base salary will be estimated between $85,000 – $95,000 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.
Life at Gensler
At Gensler, 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.
