Sr Experiential Designer (Data Centers)

Jacobs; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 105,700 - 145,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision and basic life"

401(k) plan

Paid time off and holidays

Stock purchase discount

Job summary

Jacobs in the United States is seeking a Senior Experiential Designer focused on signage and wayfinding for data center and campus environments. You will lead cross‑functional teams, manage the full project lifecycle, and ensure deadlines and budgets are met while delivering integrated graphic design solutions.

The role requires 15+ years in experiential graphic design, strong BIM/REVIT and Adobe CC skills, travel across the US, and collaboration with clients and teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• 15+ years of experience as an Experiential Graphic Designer.
• Proficient with BIM/REVIT, Adobe CC, Bluebeam, ProjectWise, SharePoint, Google Docs and Office Suite.
• Ability to travel to project sites in the US.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure project success.
• Conduct research and analysis to inform design decisions.
• Oversee project lifecycle from ideation to implementation, tracking budget and schedule.
• Lead small teams and coordinate with client stakeholders.

Skills

Team leadership

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

BIM/REVIT

Adobe CC

Bluebeam

ProjectWise

SharePoint

Google Docs

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Experiential Designer – Signage and Wayfinding

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: This job opportunity is available at ANY location in the United States. Ideally, selected candidates will be near a JACOBS U.S. based office, but we intend to hire the "best" candidates.

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions in Architecture. Jacobs is seeking an experienced Experiential Graphic Designer that functions at the senior level with demonstrated experience supporting an Experiential Design, Architecture or Interiors firm preferred. This position will be focused on serving our Data Center Performance Unit and serving those clients for comprehensive campus and building signage programs both nationally and globally. This is a client‑facing position that will focus on producing the complete scope of assigned projects while maintaining communications across project teams and meeting deliverables schedules.

This is a hybrid all US location opportunity, allowing candidates the flexibility to work remotely and report into a local Jacobs office for team meetings and collaboration.

Proven experience in wayfinding and signage programs for complex environments is required. Full knowledge of ADA and building codes as it relates to signage is required. Field survey experience is desirable but not required. Working knowledge of sign fabrication methods and materials is preferred with working knowledge of fabrication experience.

Key Tasks

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams within Jacobs, as well as client‑side stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Conduct research and analysis to inform design decisions and enhance design solutions.
• Oversee project lifecycle from ideation through implementation, ensuring projects stay on time and within budget; present design concepts and progress updates to stakeholders, incorporating feedback to refine and improve designs.
• Self‑direction and independent production as well as an understanding that project success is reliant on the efforts of the Experiential Graphic Designer.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

What you’ll need

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• At least 15+ years' experience as an Experiential Graphic Designer.
• PC platform experience: Working knowledge of and experience with current BIM/REVIT, Adobe CC (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), Bluebeam, ProjectWise, SharePoint, Google Docs, Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understanding of scopes of work, developing budgets, and reviewing schedules.
• Ability to work well across multiple teams and lead small teams.
• Ability to travel to project sites in the US.

Ideally You’ll Also Have

• Experience with designing advanced facilities (Data Centers, Life Science or other Industrial Facilities that also include office environments).

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is \$105,700.00 to \$145,300.00; 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.

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.

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.