Senior Experiential Designer – Environmental Graphics & Wayfinding

Jacobs; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 107,453,000 - 236,534,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off and holidays

Caregiver leave and stock purchase

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Experiential / Environmental Graphic Designer in the United States to work with the Director of Experiential Design on high‑visibility projects. The role combines creative and technical design, with hands‑on responsibilities from concept to installation across signage, wayfinding, and branded environments.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years in environmental graphic design, strong knowledge of 3D modeling (SketchUp), and proficiency in Adobe Creative

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in a related design field.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional design experience, including environmental graphic design.
• Experience taking projects from concept through documentation and implementation.
• Proficiency with SketchUp or comparable 3D modeling software.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or comparable architectural documentation software.
• Understanding of fabrication processes, materials, finishes, and installation methods.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Translate client objectives, brand standards, architectural environments, and user requirements into physical design solutions.
• Develop concepts, design studies, presentations, material palettes, color strategies, typography systems, and environmental applications.
• Create 2D and 3D design solutions communicate design intent to clients, teams, and fabricators.
• Balance aesthetics, functionality, constructability, budget, code requirements, and durability.

Skills

Environmental design

Multidisciplinary design

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Environmental Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Industrial Design, or equivalent

Tools

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Cloud

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Jacobs is seeking an accomplished Senior Experiential / Environmental Graphic Designer based out of the United States, to join our growing design practice and work directly with the Director of Experiential Design on complex, high‑visibility projects. This position is ideal for a multidisciplinary designer who understands that successful environmental graphic requires the ability to translate the entire lifecycle of physical design. The ideal candidate can look at a set of architectural drawings and understand not only where a sign goes, but why it belongs there, what information it needs to communicate, how it should look, how it should be fabricated, how it will be installed, and how it will function for the person using the building. You should be comfortable moving between the creative and technical sides of design. This is a hands‑on senior design position with significant opportunity to influence the development of projects and the evolution of the Experiential Design practice. Success will be measured not simply by the quality of individual drawings, but by the ability to consistently deliver thoughtful, buildable, technically sound, and visually compelling design solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Creative Development

• Translate client objectives, brand standards, architectural environments, and user requirements into compelling physical design solutions.
• Develop concepts, design studies, presentations, material palettes, color strategies, typography systems, and environmental applications.
• Develop both 2D and 3D design solutions that communicate design intent clearly to clients, project teams, and fabricators.
• Balance aesthetics, functionality, constructability, budget, code requirements, and long‑term durability.

Signage & Wayfinding

• Participate in programming, sign‑family development, location planning, message development, typography, graphic standards, and design intent documentation.
• Analyze circulation, pedestrian and vehicular movement, decision points, sightlines, architectural conditions, and user experience.
• Apply accessibility and code requirements to design solutions, including ADA‑related considerations.
• Assist with development and implementation of signage standards and guidelines for complex facilities and multi‑site environments.

Technical Design & Documentation

• Produce high‑quality design documentation, schedules, specifications, and design intent packages. Knowledge of sign fabrication is a must.
• Coordinate design information with architecture, interiors, engineering, lighting, landscape, branding, and other disciplines.
• Identify constructability issues before they become field problems.
• Support value engineering and cost‑conscious design without compromising the essential design intent.

Fabrication & Implementation

• Apply practical knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, fabrication methods, finishes, installation, and field conditions.
• Collaborate with fabricators and specialty contractors to develop solutions that are both visually sophisticated and realistically buildable.
• Participate in fabrication reviews, mock‑up reviews, site observations, punch walks, and installation reviews as appropriate.
• Understand the relationship between design intent, fabrication tolerances, material selection, installation conditions, and final appearance.

Project & Client Collaboration

• Work directly with the Director of Experiential Design and senior project leadership.
• Collaborate with architects, interior designers, engineers, contractors, fabricators, owners, and specialty consultants.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, workshops, site surveys, and project reviews.
• Communicate design rationale clearly to both design professionals and non‑design stakeholders.
• Take ownership of assigned project components and deliver work with limited day‑to‑day supervision.
• Mentor junior designers and help establish design quality and production standards within the team.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Environmental Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Industrial Design, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional design experience, including environmental graphic design, experiential design, signage, wayfinding, branded environments, exhibits, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience taking projects from concept through documentation and implementation.
• Experience with SketchUp or comparable 3D modeling software.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or comparable architectural documentation software.
• Demonstrated understanding of fabrication processes, materials, finishes, and installation methods.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines.

The salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target new hire salaries for the role across all listed U.S. locations. Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual's location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.

This position is non‑exempt and paid hourly.

The base salary range for this position is $78,200.00 to $171,700.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well‑being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job posted on October 14, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.