Creative Lead, Environmental Graphics & Branded Spaces

Different Technologies Pty Ltd.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

PTO and paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

Job summary

NewGround is seeking a Senior Environmental Graphic Designer to lead the development of branded experiences from concept to production, translating ideas into compelling environmental graphics that connect people, brand, and place.

You'll provide experienced creative leadership across projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior staff while delivering high-quality design solutions aligned with client objectives and NewGround's standards. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Four to eight years of professional experience as a Graphic Designer or Environmental Graphic Designer.
• Bachelor of Arts / Fine Arts or degree in Visual Communications or related discipline preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and Acrobat.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong knowledge of environmental graphics, branding, production processes and trends.
• Experience with third-party printers, vendors, fabricators, installers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and management of graphic programs from concept through production.
• Develop innovative, original, and brand relevant design content.
• Participate in and contribute to internal project kickoffs, brainstorming sessions, design reviews, and other collaborative project meetings.
• Collaborate with the Design team in the development of presentation content and project storytelling.
• Present concepts and designs to internal teams, the Director of Branded Environments, and clients as appropriate.
• Obtain brand identity materials, historical assets, and other resources from clients as needed to support project development
• Coordinate and collaborate with the Creative Director, Branded Environments team, Program Management, Project Architects, Interior Designers, and other project team members.
• Collaborate with production designers, vendors, printers, installers, construction teams, and field staff to ensure accurate, timely, and cost effective execution of design intent.
• Assist with project scoping, budgeting, resource allocation, scheduling, and balancing departmental project needs.
• Support the professional development of junior staff through guidance, collaboration, feedback, and knowledge sharing.
• Attend and contribute to meetings with clients, consultants, contractors, and vendors as appropriate.
• Partner with the Director of Branded Environments to advance departmental and organizational goals and support the development, management, and continuous improvement of departmental processes.
• Contribute to Business Development efforts through project storytelling, presentations, creative expertise, and other support as appropriate.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Graphic design

Branding

Environmental graphics

Creative leadership

Project collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Visual Communications/Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office

Job description

NewGround is seeking a Senior Environmental Graphic Designer to lead the development of branded experiences from concept to production, translating ideas into compelling environmental graphics that connect people, brand, and place.

You'll provide experienced creative leadership across projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior staff while delivering high-quality design solutions aligned with client objectives and NewGround's standards. Occasional travel may be required.