Senior Designer

ENTRO COMMUNICATIONS; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

Career growth opportunities

Competitive pay

Job summary

Entro in Calgary is seeking a Senior Designer to lead the conceptualization, development, and execution of environmental branding and wayfinding initiatives. You will guide the design team in signage, branding, and print projects and collaborate with clients to shape compelling place identities.

The role requires 5–7 years of experience in graphic/experiential design, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum college diploma in graphic design or a similar field.
• 5–7 years professional experience; portfolio showing signage design work is a plus.
• Experience in experiential graphic design, architecture, or industrial design firm settings.
• Knowledge of signage and wayfinding production techniques is an asset.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design team leadership role in signage, environmental graphics, identity, branding and print projects.
• Support the Creative Director in leading the design team with renderings, artwork and design specs.
• Meet with clients to assess project needs and lead client-facing presentations.
• Create wayfinding strategies, message schedules and signage location plans.
• Build relationships with clients and suppliers to develop effective partnerships.
• Meet with design team and project management to determine project needs including budgeting and timing.
• Provide client liaison support throughout all stages of the project.
• Oversee projects to ensure compliance with goals and standards.
• Nurture a design-focused environment and mentor junior designers.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

College diploma in graphic design or similar field

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Job description

Entro is a recognized international place branding and experiential design firm with offices in Toronto, New York, Calgary, and Vancouver. At Entro, we value diversity of perspectives. Our multidisciplinary approach gives us an incredible appreciation for architecture, planning, and how graphic communications can connect people to place.

Entro’s 80 plus-person team includes people with backgrounds in graphic and industrial design, fine arts, neuroscience, architecture, project management, engineering, and media. Our work gives places identity and meaning; it makes complex places navigable; and reveals the stories of places from hospitals and transit hubs to museums, educational campuses, and throughout city centers. Our work has shaped peoples’ experiences of destinations around the world.

At Entro, we understand our strength is our people. We believe that the key to our success is a vibrant culture that supports and nurtures our team members. As a design firm, we solve problems, create interest, and tell stories. We cherish curiosity, talent, collaboration, camaraderie, and hard work. We collectively celebrate our wins and learn from our losses.

We offer a flexible work environment of ‘give and take’ to tend to our personal commitments and interests. We encourage our employees to be their best self, personally and professionally, so we can grow together. We are dedicated to innovation and collaboration. We encourage mentorship and we learn from each other, and with each other. We are compassionate about all that we touch; at home, at work, and within our communities.

Who We Need

Our Calgary office is looking for a Senior Designer who will be an integral part of the design team, responsible for leading the conceptualization, development, and execution of environmental branding and wayfinding initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design team leadership role in the design, development, detailing and implementation of signage, environmental graphics, identity, branding and print projects;
• Support the Creative Director in leading the design team in creating conceptual renderings, artwork, and graphic materials and design intent specifications;
• Meet with clients to assess project needs and lead client-facing design presentations;
• Create wayfinding strategies, message schedules and signage location plans;
• Build relationships with clients and suppliers to develop effective working partnerships;
• Meet with design team and project management to determine project needs including budgeting, timing, and project expectations;
• Provide necessary client liaison support throughout all stages of the project;
• Oversee projects to ensure compliance to defined goals and standards;
• Nurture a design focus and encourage a vibrant and enthusiastic design office;
• Mentor and support emerging design team members in project tasks and in their professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum college diploma in graphic design or a similar field;
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years professional experience; a portfolio that demonstrates experience with various aspects of signage design work is a plus;
• Previous experience in experiential graphic design, architecture, or industrial design firm setting;
• Knowledge of signage and wayfinding production techniques is an asset;
• Computer literacy and good working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), and Microsoft Office;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Initiative and desire to learn;
• Detail-oriented and ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment;
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.

Our People – work with award winning, recognised industry leaders and best-in-class project teams

Our Projects – work on exciting, high profile projects that are at the forefront of environmental design and placemaking across the world

Our Compensation – Work for an employer that offers competitive pay, extended health and dental benefits as well as opportunities for career growth & development

Salary Range – $80,000 – $95,000

**Entro may use AI-assisted tools during parts of the recruitment process to help screen and assess applications**