Experiential Designer: Wayfinding & Branding Lead

Impec Group

Pleasant Hill (CA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Impec Group focuses on enhancing the human experience within the workspace through innovative branding and environmental graphics. We seek a Lead Designer to drive signage and wayfinding concepts across projects in built environments.

The role requires 3-5 years in environmental branding, strong typography and layout skills, and proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and SketchUp. You will lead design reviews and mentor junior designers in a collaborative, fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field.
3-5 years active experience in wayfinding, environmental branding, and architectural signage.
Strong design skills and knowledge of design principles, including color theory, typography, layout, and composition.
Proficiency in design software including Adobe Creative Suite, Sign Agent Pro, and SketchUp.
Ability to read and interpret architectural plans.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to lead and guide a design team and communicate effectively with clients.
Solid foundation in understanding of materials usage, scale, lighting and construction of environmental graphics.
Solid foundation in understanding of ADA and other accessibility and fire safety codes.

Responsibilities

Lead the development of visual designs for signage, wayfinding, and environmental branding projects that meet the project goals and requirements.
Collaborate with the design team, project managers, and clients to ensure that the designs are consistent with the project vision and brand guidelines. Participate in design reviews and provide feedback on other team members' designs.
Work on the creation, design and production of integrated branding programs within built environments. Coordinate with the PM and Design Team to understand client needs and desires, and help to implement strategic design solutions.
Help to create design concept and design intent packages that include specifications, materials, and locations for signage, wayfinding and branding elements.
Act as Lead Designer on small to mid-sized projects
Train junior design professionals on GNU systems and processes.