Lead Experiential Designer: Wayfinding & Branding

GNU Group; Pleasant Hill (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Choice of select medical plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Paid time off

Tax-deferred retirement plan with 401k

Job summary

Impec Group, a California-based design firm, seeks a Lead Designer to drive visual branding for signage, wayfinding, and environmental graphics in built environments. You will lead design concepts, coordinate with clients and the design team, and ensure deliverables meet project goals and brand standards.

You will mentor junior designers, review work, and contribute to design reviews while applying strong typography, color theory, and layout skills to create compelling visuals that communicate

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.

Skills

Leadership

Branding

Typography

Layout

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Sign Agent Pro

SketchUp

Job description

Impec Group, a California-based design firm, seeks a Lead Designer to drive visual branding for signage, wayfinding, and environmental graphics in built environments. You will lead design concepts, coordinate with clients and the design team, and ensure deliverables meet project goals and brand standards.

You will mentor junior designers, review work, and contribute to design reviews while applying strong typography, color theory, and layout skills to create compelling visuals that communicate