Senior Project Designer, Healthcare

Cygnus Design Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits after probation

Job summary

Cygnus Design Group is seeking a Senior Project Designer, Healthcare to lead wayfinding projects for hospitals and health campuses across Canada. You will oversee planning, design and production from needs assessment to implementation, coordinating with teams in four offices.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in healthcare wayfinding, strong design skills, and experience guiding complex programs. AODA/CSA knowledge and bilingual English/French are valued, with Toronto preference.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of direct experience in healthcare-focused wayfinding and signage.
• Degree or diploma from a recognized university or college in a design-related field.
• Excellent sense of visual and industrial design, creative thinking, and problem solving.
• Proven experience in a design role on mid to large-scale initiatives.
• Excellent organization skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
• Ability to set and maintain project schedules and proactively make changes.
• Preference for bilingual English/French.
• Working knowledge of accessibility standards (AODA, CSA) and evidence-based design principles in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of multiple healthcare projects across all project phases.
• Lead site assessments and patient/visitor needs assessments within healthcare facilities.
• Lead location planning and mapping exercises for wayfinding programs.
• Design concepts for wayfinding and environmental graphics that support navigation.
• Develop sign elevations, materials, and finishes for signage outcomes.
• Create and refine message schedules and construction packages.
• Source and specify materials and products for signage and wayfinding.
• Manage vendors during fabrication and installation to uphold design integrity.
• Represent Cygnus professionally and manage project budgets, schedules and expectations.
• Build and maintain relationships with healthcare clients, architects and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior team members and support their professional development.

Skills

Healthcare wayfinding

Design leadership

Project coordination

Bilingual EN/FR (preferred)

Education

Design degree/diploma

Tools

Mac OS

G Suite

Adobe Creative Suite

CAD

Revit

Job description

Cygnus Design Group is a wayfinding and environmental graphic design firm with offices across Canada. We improve how spaces are understood and experienced through design—empowering people to access important services, engage with their surroundings, and connect to what matters. Find out more about our work at www.cygnus.group

The Opportunity

The Senior Project Designer, Healthcare is a specialized role within Cygnus’ healthcare team. We are seeking a professional with direct experience planning and designing wayfinding systems for hospitals and health campuses. This role requires strong planning, design, and production experience to develop and oversee implementation of large signage and wayfinding programs for existing health campuses, new hospital development, hospital renovations, long-term care homes, and other healthcare adjacent facilities. Awareness of production techniques, materials, and finishes is expected. This role is expected to lead projects and collaborate with project teams throughout our four offices.

Open to candidates in Calgary, Toronto, Vancouver, and Victoria, with a preference for candidates based in Toronto.

General Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of multiple healthcare projects, playing a central role throughout all phases of project lifecycles, including needs assessment, planning, execution, and evaluation.
• Lead site assessments, patient and visitor needs assessments, and engagement activities within healthcare facilities.
• Lead location planning and mapping exercises for wayfinding programs for hospitals, long-term care homes and other health facilities.
• Design concepts for wayfinding and environmental graphics programs that support patient, visitor and staff navigation.
• Develop sign elevation drawings and spec materials and finishes for signage outcomes.
• Create and refine message schedules and construction packages
• Source and specify materials and products for signage and wayfinding applications.
• Manage and oversee vendors during fabrication and installation to ensure outcomes that uphold the integrity of the design intent.
• Represent Cygnus professionally while building strong client relationships and managing project budgets, schedules and expectations.
• Build and maintain relationships with healthcare clients, architects, and project stakeholders.
• Mentor junior team members by providing guidance, constructive feedback, and support for their professional development.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 10+ years of direct experience working in healthcare focused wayfinding and signage.
• Degree/diploma from a recognized university or college in a design related field, such
• Excellent sense of visual and industrial design, creative thinking, and problem solving.
• Proven experience in a design role on mid to large scale initiatives.
• Excellent organization skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
• Ability to set and maintain project schedules and proactively make changes.
• Preference will be given to candidates who are bilingual in English and French.
• Working knowledge of accessibility standards (e.g., AODA, CSA) and evidence-based design principles in healthcare.

Software Experience

• Proficiency in Mac OS & G Suite tools.
• Expert with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Competency in 3D rendering software, CAD, or Revit is an asset.
• Salary: $75,000 - $90,000 CAD (commensurate with experience)
• Benefits: Health and dental benefits after a 3-month probationary period.