Environmental Graphics Designer - Placemaking & Wayfinding

Selbert Perkins Design; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Selbert Perkins Design in Chicago seeks an Environmental Graphic Designer to work with Partners, Principals, Marketing Directors, Design Directors, Proposal Writers, and Designers on transportation, healthcare, hospitality, ritual, and international branded environments.

The role covers all design phases from concept to construction administration, with responsibilities spanning research, documentation, and coordination across teams.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite with emphasis on Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills are essential.
• Experience with planning, documenting, and managing environmental graphics, branding, placemaking, and wayfinding projects.

Responsibilities

• Participate in research, analysis, strategy and concept development.
• Prepare presentations and participate in milestone meetings with ownership and consultant teams.
• Create electronic and final art files including templates for fabricators and design team usage.
• Review shop drawings, material/color samples, mockups and punch lists during construction administration.
• Coordinate with the project director and steward design direction among all team members.
• Assist with project management, meeting notes, and scheduling.
• Assist with production management including writing specifications and soliciting vendor bids.
• Handle design administration including filing and maintaining project folders.
• Coordinate with other team members and support staff.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Communication skills

3D modeling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Architecture, or related field

Tools

SketchUp

Revit

CAD tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Selbert Perkins Design in Chicago seeks an Environmental Graphic Designer to work with Partners, Principals, Marketing Directors, Design Directors, Proposal Writers, and Designers on transportation, healthcare, hospitality, ritual, and international branded environments.

The role covers all design phases from concept to construction administration, with responsibilities spanning research, documentation, and coordination across teams.