Experiential Graphic Designer II

CannonDesign; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CannonDesign in Arlington, Virginia is seeking an Environmental Graphic Designer II who enjoys solving design challenges and creating bold, joyful work. The role requires a minimum bachelor’s degree and 4 years of related experience. You will work closely with interior designers and architects, contributing to diverse projects in commercial and healthcare environments. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is a must, and experience in 3D design and exhibition work is preferred. CannonDesign champions Living-Centered Design, aiming to make a meaningful impact through innovative strategies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of related experience required.
• Strong design portfolio and background in a variety of markets.
• Must have demonstrated skill and interest in exhibition design.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of the design process from concept development through artwork production.
• Support project execution from storyboard to final design.
• Collaborate with design leaders on the EGD team and larger project team.

Skills

Strong typography skills

Robust communication skills

Attention to detail

3-dimensional design

Wayfinding design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Architecture, or related design field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Revit

SketchUp

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Environmental Graphic Designer II is a creative professional who thrives on solving design challenges and craves opportunities to create extraordinary, joyful work with optimism and empathy. Here, you’ll work with renowned global brands—from commercial workplaces, to healthcare, and sports environments—to reimagine how their identity comes to life. You will partner with some of the industry's most talented interior designers and architects, elevating spaces into unforgettable experiences that inspire and connect across the built environment. If you are fueled by curiosity, equipped with technical know-how, and passionate about transforming concepts into truly remarkable environments, this is your invitation to join our Living-Centered Design movement.

To learn more about our Experiential Graphic Design team, visit their page on our website: https://www.cannondesign.com/perspectives/meet-experiential-graphic-design-team.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO

INFLUENCE

• Participate in all phases of the design process from concept development through artwork production.
• Translate clients’ needs and ideas into compelling concepts that express their mission and purpose.

CREATIVITY

• Support project execution from storyboard to final design.
• Engage by using curiosity, empathy, and intuition to clarify complex ideas, visions and strategies.
• Design creative, highly detailed solutions across all media types that express a unique vision, including two- and three-dimensional graphics, signage, and exhibits.
• Develop documentation for a variety of design projects to include graphic programs, wayfinding and signage systems, donor recognition programs and interpretive exhibits, under the direction of design leaders.
• Produce camera-ready artwork for fabrication.

COLLABORATION

• Communicate during team calls and actively engage in lively design critique.
• Prepare visualizations and mockups of proposed signage and graphic content on digital models.
• Collaborate with design leaders on the EGD team and the larger project team.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Minimum bachelor degree in Graphic Design, Architecture, or related design field required.
• Minimum of 4 years of related experience required.
• Strong design portfolio and background in a variety of markets.
• Strong typography skills.
• Robust communication skills and proven strategies for collaborating in fast-moving, complex project teams.
• Must have demonstrated skill and interest in 3-dimensional design, wayfinding, exhibition design and environments.
• Must have a working knowledge and experience in all phases of design process.
• Must be analytical and an independent thinker.
• Attention to detail a must.
• Proficiency on Mac in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign required. Skills in Revit and SketchUp a plus.

ABOUT OUR FIRM

CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don’t just dream up solutions — we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It’s more than a philosophy — it’s who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.

ABOUT WORKING HERE

• We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
• We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community initiatives.
• We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.

For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits.

EEO Statement

CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. It is also CannonDesign’s policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.