Environmental Graphic Designer - Exhibits & Wayfinding

National Aquarium; Baltimore (MD); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Four weeks paid time off

Six paid floating holidays

Paid family leave

Health care after 30 days

Résumé du poste

The National Aquarium in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Graphic Designer to support marketing and campus needs through print, digital, and environmental graphics. You will create publications, advertising, digital content, exhibit graphics, and wayfinding while aligning with the Aquarium’s brand and guest accessibility goals.

Reporting to the Design Manager, you will translate content into compelling visuals, coordinate with internal teams and vendors, and shepherd projects from concept to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts, Arts, Graphic Design, or another design-related field or equivalent experience.
• 3-4 years of relevant professional design experience, including environmental graphics, exhibit graphics, or wayfinding.
• Strong layout and design skills and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) required.
• Knowledge of animation, motion graphics, After Effects, data visualization, and production processes preferred.
• Knowledge of environmental graphic design, wayfinding principles, and the relationship between graphics, interpretive content, and physical spaces.
• Working knowledge of large-format printing, graphic fabrication, materials, finishes, and installation considerations.
• Ability to apply accessibility, legibility, and visitor-centered design principles to on-site graphics and signage.
• Ability to create scaled mockups and production documentation and coordinate technical requirements with fabricators and installers.
• Portfolio required with submission, including examples of print, digital, and environmental or exhibit graphic design.
• Experience in a cultural attraction, experiential marketing, or agency role a plus.

Responsabilités

• Develop and apply a rich understanding of the Aquarium's mission, with a thoughtful application of brand aesthetic and guidelines.
• Maintain a consistent brand look and feel for all aspects of design while still evolving designs in ways that are fresh, new, and on trend.
• Conceptualize and design print and digital, cross-channel marketing pieces as well as projects for the National Aquarium’s campus needs, including but not limited to: social media graphics; illustrations; infographics; presentations; print media such as brochures, posters, and flyers; in-building support such as graphics for on-site experiences, exhibits, and operational signage.
• Contribute to the growth of digital campaign tactics by researching and implementing new trends and strategies.
• Design environmental graphics, exhibit graphics, interpretive displays, and wayfinding that integrate Aquarium brand and operational standards with guest needs and the physical setting.
• Actively participate in creative brainstorming across all creative disciplines.
• Communicate creative concepts to stakeholders, articulate creation rationale clearly and effectively.
• Maintain organized design assets, production files, and campus signage documentation to support consistent use, updates, and replacement.
• Collaborate with VP of Planning & Design, Learning & Engagement, Animal Care, and other subject matter experts to translate approved interpretive content into clear, engaging visual designs.
• Prepare production-ready artwork and specifications for large-format graphics and signage, including dimensions, materials, finishes, and installation requirements.
• Coordinate with printers, fabricators, and installers to review proofs and samples, confirm design quality, and support installation within approved schedules and budgets.
• Develop mockups and prototypes to evaluate readability, placement, accessibility, and guest understanding before production.
• Respond to assigned campus graphic and signage requests through the established work-order process, coordinate requirements and deadlines with internal clients, and flag priority conflicts to the Design Manager.
• Assess existing graphics and signage and prepare updates or replacements for damaged, outdated, or degraded materials in coordination with relevant teams.
• Support company mission.
• Adhere to all organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Connaissances

Layout design

Branding

Communication of concepts

Project collaboration

Accessibility design

Creative brainstorming

Portfolio presentation

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts or related field

Outils

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

After Effects

Description du poste

The National Aquarium in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Graphic Designer to support marketing and campus needs through print, digital, and environmental graphics. You will create publications, advertising, digital content, exhibit graphics, and wayfinding while aligning with the Aquarium’s brand and guest accessibility goals.

Reporting to the Design Manager, you will translate content into compelling visuals, coordinate with internal teams and vendors, and shepherd projects from concept to