Experiential Graphic Designer IV

CannonDesign•Portland, OR

About The Position

The Experiential Graphic Designer IV is a visionary design professional who solves complex challenges and creates thoughtful, engaging work. The role partners with global brands and with interior designers and architects across commercial workplace, healthcare, and sports environments to bring identities to life and transform spaces into memorable experiences. The position contributes to CannonDesign’s Living-Centered Design movement. The designer leads projects from strategy and concept development through final design and construction administration. Work includes graphic programs, wayfinding and signage systems, donor recognition programs, and interpretive exhibits. The role also provides creative and technical leadership, mentors junior designers, collaborates with clients and multidisciplinary teams, and coordinates with vendors, fabricators, and outside consultants. CannonDesign describes its practice as bringing together strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact. Employees are expected to complete mandatory training, follow internal policies and the Code of Conduct, and contribute to a workplace committed to equal opportunity and free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. Applicants should provide a resume and portfolio and apply through the company Careers site.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Architecture, or a related design field.
Minimum of 10 years of related experience.
Exceptional design portfolio and strong background across a variety of markets.
Strong typography skills.
Strong communication skills and proven strategies for collaborating in fast-moving, complex project teams.
Strong knowledge of signage and wayfinding design and methodology.
Deep understanding of all aspects of experiential design.
Strong client leadership and technical leadership for production teams on large, complex projects.
Ability to perform work with a high degree of latitude.
Critical-thinking and analytical skills, and business acumen.
Proficiency in project management.
Strong attention to detail.
Proficiency on Mac in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
Provide a resume and portfolio when applying.

Nice To Haves

Experience in healthcare, education, and commercial projects is preferred.
Skills in Revit and SketchUp are a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead conceptual and design development across multiple projects.
Mentor junior design team members in technical skills, art direction, and storytelling strategies.
Share the team’s work on internal and external platforms, including design award programs and social media.
Translate clients’ needs and ideas into compelling concepts that express their mission and purpose.
Contribute to marketing pursuits and internal team initiatives.
Execute projects from strategy and storyboard through final design.
Use curiosity, empathy, and intuition to clarify complex ideas, visions, and strategies.
Design detailed creative solutions across media types that express a unique vision.
Develop documentation for graphic programs, wayfinding and signage systems, donor recognition programs, and interpretive exhibits.
Explore ways to extend CannonDesign’s Living-Centered Design ethos and integrate best practices into the team and firm.
Manage projects and diverse project teams, providing creative and artistic direction from start to finish.
Review and redline shop drawings and submittals during construction administration.
Communicate during team calls and actively participate in design critiques.
Coordinate with vendors, fabricators, and outside consultants.
Advocate for the team’s expertise and capabilities across CannonDesign’s network of disciplines and services.
Complete required training and adhere to internal policies and the Code of Conduct.