Environmental Graphic Designer - Campus Services

Emory University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory University is seeking an Environmental Graphic Designer to develop and implement signage and environmental graphics across its Atlanta campuses. You will collaborate with planning, design, and construction teams to ensure branding, accessibility, and quality while guiding projects from concept through fabrication and installation.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field and at least three years of environmental graphics experience, with strong typography,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field and 3+ years in environmental graphic design, signage, wayfinding, or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Knowledge of typography, color theory, and design principles.
• Understanding of signage materials, fabrication methods, installation processes, and ADA requirements.
• Ability to read, interpret, and prepare scaled technical drawings and fabrication specifications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration with internal teams, clients, project managers, facilities personnel, and external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, document, and implement environmental graphics and signage projects across Emory campuses.
• Collaborate with planners, project managers, interior designers, facilities teams, clients, and external consultants to ensure branding and accessibility compliance.
• Read, interpret, and prepare technical drawings, signage layouts, elevations, and fabrication specs.
• Coordinate installations and reviews with vendors; manage budgets and schedules.
• Keep stakeholders informed on project progress and ensure projects meet institutional standards.

Skills

Graphic design

Typography

Color theory

Design principles

Reading technical drawings

Written & verbal communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Adobe Creative Suite

CADTool

SignAgent

Job description

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Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world‑class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• The Environmental Graphic Designer is responsible for developing, coordinating, documenting, and implementing environmental graphics and signage projects across Emory campuses, as part of the Planning, Design, & Construction team within Campus Services.
• Requires graphic design, spatial communication, technical documentation, and project management skills to create branded, clear, consistent, accessible, and visually cohesive environments.
• Collaborates with internal planners, project managers, interior designers, facilities teams, clients, and external consultants and vendors to ensure that environmental graphic design projects comply with Emory University branding guidelines, signage standards, accessibility requirements, and project requirements.
• Completes environmental graphics and signage projects from conceptualization through fabrication and installation.
• Employs strong graphic design skills, technical proficiency, attention to detail, and effective communication and collaboration.
• Reads, interprets, and prepares technical drawings, signage layouts, elevations, dimensions, and fabrication specifications.
• Produces accurate, organized, and production-ready design files.
• Reviews vendor proofs and submittals.
• Coordinates signage installations and ensures compliance with approved designs, project specifications, and institutional standards.
• Develops project budgets and schedules.
• Displays strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Follows workflow processes and to ensure projects are completed efficiently.
• Keeps interested parties informed about projects on a regular basis.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor's degree in graphic design or a related field, and three years of experience in environmental graphic design, signage, wayfinding, or related field, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Knowledge of typography, color theory, and design principles.
• Understanding of signage materials, fabrication methods, installation processes, and ADA requirements.
• Ability to read, interpret, and prepare scaled technical drawings and fabrication specifications.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with internal teams, clients, project managers, facilities personnel, and external vendors with professional manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and Adobe Creative Suiter required.
• Proficiency in CADTool and SignAgent preferred.

NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: [phone] (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at [e-mail] or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.