Senior Environmental Graphic Signage Designer

Society for Experiential Graphic Design; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Bourne Group specializes in the design, manufacturing, and installation of interior products and signage for cruise and land-based developments. We are seeking an experienced environmental graphic designer to create graphics and wayfinding systems for indoor and outdoor environments.

The incumbent will lead design from concept through implementation and travel internationally as needed. Interest in detailing, brand integration, and working well with a multidisciplinary team is essential for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Environmental Design, Industrial Design, or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in environmental graphic design with a strong portfolio of signage projects.
• Extensive experience with wayfinding systems, sign types, materials, fabrication processes, and installation methods.
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), AutoCAD, SketchUp; 3D rendering skills are a plus.
• Strong communication, presentation, and collaboration skills; detail-oriented and design-focused.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of environmental graphic signage solutions from concept to final implementation.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, and internal teams; present concepts and revise per feedback.
• Create clear, intuitive wayfinding signage for healthcare, corporate, educational, retail, and transit environments.
• Develop and apply brand guidelines to environmental graphics for consistent visual language.
• Oversee design concepts with external vendors; manage timelines and budgets.
• Mentor junior designers to ensure high design quality across the team.
• Conduct site visits to assess feasibility and ensure accurate on-site execution.

Skills

Design leadership

Client collaboration

Wayfinding systems

Brand integration

Project management

Mentorship

Site visits & implementation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design/Environmental Design

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

3D rendering

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

Bourne Group specializes in Design, Manufacturing and Installation of Interior products and signage for both the Cruise Industry as well as land based developments.

We are seeking an experienced environmental graphic designer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and creating graphics, signage, and wayfinding systems for indoor and outdoor environments. The ideal candidate will have a passion for design, a keen eye for detail, and experience in environmental graphic design.

The incumbent Designer will become a part of our team as a critical addition to our work force, in the designing and building of highly complicated and customized signage. An aptitude for attention to detail as well as a willingness to work hard and work well with others will help benefit the candidates long term growth here at Bourne Group. Candidate should be comfortable with traveling internationally as part of the responsibility of this new role.

Additionally, Bourne Group is very much a service oriented company and promotes a culture of service both internally and exteriorly to those we work with in all our business dealings. It will be assumed that the proper candidate will embrace this culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design Leadership: Lead the development of environmental graphic signage solutions from concept through final implementation. Ensure designs align with project goals, brand standards, and functional requirements.
• Client Collaboration: Work closely with clients, architects, and internal teams to understand project scope, needs, and vision. Present design concepts and revise based on feedback.
• Wayfinding Systems: Create clear, intuitive, and aesthetically engaging wayfinding signage and systems for various environments, including healthcare, corporate, educational, retail, and transit.
• Brand Integration: Develop and apply brand guidelines to environmental graphics, ensuring consistent visual language across all elements and spaces.
• Project Management: Oversee the development of design concepts, coordinate with external vendors and fabricators, and manage the timeline and budget to ensure the project is delivered on schedule and within scope.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior designers, assisting with their professional development and ensuring the overall design quality of the team.
• Site Visits & Implementation: Conduct site visits to assess design feasibility, site conditions, and installation processes. Ensure designs are accurately executed in the field.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Environmental Design, Industrial Design, or related field.
• Experience: 5-7 years of experience in environmental graphic design or related fields, with a strong portfolio showcasing a range of signage and environmental design projects.
• Expertise: Extensive experience with wayfinding systems, sign types, materials, fabrication processes, and installation methods.
• Software Proficiency: Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), AutoCAD, SketchUp, and other design software. Knowledge of 3D rendering tools is a plus.
• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to present ideas clearly and confidently to clients and internal teams. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail and ability to produce high-quality, polished designs. Strong understanding of typography, color theory, and composition.
• Team Player: Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team of designers, architects, and other professionals.