Environmental Graphic Designer

hcma architecture + design; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental coverage

Paid vacation and firm holidays

Collaborative studio environment

Social events

Job summary

A progressive design firm in Vancouver is searching for an Environmental Graphic Designer to join their Communication Design Team. You'll collaborate on innovative projects, focusing on environmental graphics, signage, and placemaking. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience and strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $77,000 to $98,000 annually along with health benefits and a dynamic work environment. Interested applicants should submit their resume and portfolio to the specified email.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in environmental graphic design.
• Strong creative voice and technical confidence.
• Deep knowledge of signage systems and material fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research and strategy development.
• Develop wayfinding systems and signage programs.
• Create and present strong conceptual narratives.

Skills

Environmental graphic design

Conceptual narrative development

Communication and presentation skills

Collaboration with architectural teams

Adobe Creative Suite expertise

Strategic thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate or Master’s Degree in Communication Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

CAD (Rhino as an asset)

Job description

Salary Range: $77,000 - $98,000 annually

Contract: 12 month term (Full-time)

Who is design for?

At hcma, we’re asking big questions about how we can help solve some of the world’s wicked challenges, through design. We create buildings, brands and shared experiences that connect people – all driven by a genuine spirit of curiosity and care.

We are interdisciplinary by intention. Designers, architects, researchers, strategists and others, all working together to create the lasting change we want to see in our communities.

And that’s where (we hope!) you come in.

About the Role

We’re looking for an Environmental Graphic Designer to join our Communication Design Team, with a focus on environmental graphics, wayfinding, signage, and placemaking within built-environment projects.

You’ll collaborate closely with both communication designers and architectural teams, helping shape projects from early strategy through to fabrication and installation. You’ll bring creative leadership, technical depth, and a strong understanding of materials and fabrication along with a passion for designing inclusive, accessible, and sustainable environments.

This role offers the opportunity to elevate environmental graphic design within hybrid architectural projects and help grow our profile both internally and externally.

What You’ll Do

• Contribute to research, strategy development, and site assessments
• Develop wayfinding systems, signage programs, placemaking identities, and environmental graphics
• Create and present strong conceptual narratives to internal teams and clients
• Collaborate with architects and consultants to integrate graphics into drawing sets
• Review shop drawings and conduct site visits to ensure design intent is realized
• Engage fabricators and vendors for costing and technical input
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to team growth and knowledge-sharing
• Support business development and profile-building efforts where appropriate

What You’ll Bring

• Undergraduate or Master’s Degree in Communication Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Industrial Design, Architecture or similar
• 5+ years of experience in environmental graphic design, from concept through construction documentation
• A creative flair and strong creative voice paired with technical confidence
• Deep knowledge of signage systems, materials, and fabrication processes
• Experience coordinating with architectural teams and reading drawing sets
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite; CAD proficiency (Rhino is an asset)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strategic thinking and a high level of organization and attention to detail

Compensation and Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:

• Extended health and dental coverage
• Paid vacation + firm holidays
• A creative, collaborative and lively studio environment and culture
• Office and firm-wide social events

Why Join Us?

If you’re excited by the opportunity to contribute your skills and be part of a thoughtful, collaborative team doing meaningful work, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us your resume, portfolio and cover letter about what you’re passionate about and why hcma feels like the right next step for you, to [e-mail]. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. We’ll be in touch with those selected for an interview.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations or support to apply, please contact [e-mail] or call 604.732.6620.