Senior Environmental Graphic Designer

Selbert Perkins Design; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Selbert Perkins Design is looking for a Senior Environmental Graphic Designer for their Chicago office. This hybrid role involves collaborating with various teams to deliver branding and wayfinding solutions. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in graphic design and 3+ years specifically in environmental graphics. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and strong project management skills are essential for this position. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovative design solutions around the globe.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in graphic design or related field.
• 3+ years of experience with environmental graphic projects.
• Solid understanding of code requirements for signage.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all design and strategy efforts.
• Assist in project management and client meetings.
• Prepare and manage project documentation and art files.

Skills

Graphic design

Project management

Wayfinding

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design, industrial design, or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our Chicago office is seeking a Senior Environmental Graphic Designer to join our team. In this hybrid role, you will work with Partners, Principals, Marketing Directors, Design Directors, Proposal Writers, CADD Managers, and Graphic Designers to tell our clients’ stories worldwide through branding, wayfinding, and signage.

You will be involved in all phases of the design process, from concept through implementation, including schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration.

Candidates must be local to Chicago and have direct experience in signage, wayfinding, and placemaking.

Responsibilities

Design

• Participation in all efforts related to research & analysis, strategy & concept development, documentation, and implementation.
• Preparation of presentation materials and participation in milestone & periodic meetings with ownership & consultant teams.
• Preparation of electronic and final art files including templates for fabricator and design team usage.
• Review shop drawings, materials/color samples, mockups and punch list reviews and all matters related to the construction administration phase.
• Mentor and lead junior staff with senior expertise with SPD standards.
• Coordinate with the team to steward design direction amongst all team members during the design process.

Project Administration

• Assist with project management in support of the Project Manager and Design Director whenever necessary and appropriate.
• Attend client meetings, site walks, and pre-bid calls in which you may need to take and distribute meeting notes and coordinate project schedules.
• Assist with production management including writing specifications, soliciting & reviewing vendor bids.
• Design administration including filing, maintenance of project folders, preparation of storage files.
• Assist with coordination and supervision of other team members or support staff.

Business Development

• Identifying out-of-scope efforts and alerting the project director & marketing team to develop additional services requests.
• Support new business functions as required including assistance with research, proposal, and presentation development.
• Assessing and sharing new business development opportunities with existing clients with the marketing team.

Client Services

• Verbal and written communications, information research, and tasks on behalf of the client/project needs as deemed appropriate by the project manager.
• Serving as client contact where deemed appropriate by the design director.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in graphic design, industrial design, architecture, or other related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience with planning, documenting, and management of environmental graphic, branded environment, placemaking and wayfinding projects.
• Solid understanding of code requirements related to aspects of wayfinding signage.
• Ability to prioritize and concurrently service multiple projects in a fast-paced working environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, management, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Mac OS, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office.

Selbert Perkins Design is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.