Experiential Graphic Designer V

CannonDesign • Chicago, IL

7d

About The Position

The Environmental Graphic Designer V is a visionary professional who thrives on solving the most complex challenges and craves opportunities to create extraordinary, joyful work with optimism and empathy. Here, you’ll work with renowned global brands— from commercial workplaces, to healthcare, and sports environments--to reimagine how their identity comes to life. You will partner with some of the industry's most talented interior designers and architects, leading as a subject matter expert, elevating spaces into unforgettable experiences that inspire and connect across the built environment. You will use your business acumen to guide and expand the Experiential Graphics practice. If you are fueled by curiosity, equipped with superior technical know-how, a natural leader and mentor, and passionate about transforming concepts into truly remarkable environments, this is your invitation to join our Living-Centered Design movement. To learn more about our Experiential Graphic Design team, visit their page on our website: https://www.cannondesign.com/perspectives/meet-experiential-graphic-design-team

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor degree in Graphic Design, Architecture, or related design field required.
• Minimum of 12 years of related experience required.
• Exceptional design portfolio and strong background in a variety of markets with a particular focus on high-end workplace environments.
• Strong typography skills.
• Robust 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 required.
• Strong client leadership and technical leadership for production team: large, complex projects.
• Ability to perform work with a high degree of latitude.
• Must be a critical thinker, highly analytical, and possess strong business acumen.
• Proficient in project management.
• Attention to detail a must.
• Proficiency on Mac in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign required.

Nice To Haves

• Skills in Revit and SketchUp a plus.

Responsibilities

• LEADERSHIP Lead conceptual and design development across multiple projects, including team workflow and process.
• Build and maintain client relationships and serve as a senior specialist in firm leadership.
• Engage clients through projects and new business, building relationships and expanding opportunities.
• Mentor design team on technical skills, business strategy, art direction, and storytelling strategies.
• Share the team’s work across 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.
• Guide business development and team growth, including marketing pursuits and internal team initiatives.
• CREATIVITY Execute a project from strategy to storyboard to final design acting as a project leader.
• Engage by using curiosity, empathy, and intuition to clarify complex ideas, visions and strategies.
• Design creative, highly detailed solutions across all media types that express a unique vision.
• Direct and provide oversight for documentation for a variety of design projects to include graphic programs, wayfinding and signage systems, donor recognition programs and interpretive exhibits.
• Explore compelling ways to spread CannonDesign’s Living Centered Design ethos and integrate best practices to the team and the firm.
• COLLABORATION Manage projects and diverse project teams with creative and artistic direction from start to finish.
• Review and redline shop drawings and submittals throughout construction administration phases.
• Facilitate engagement during team calls and encourage lively design critique.
• Coordinate with vendors, fabricators, and outside consultants.
• Promote the team’s expertise and capabilities across CannonDesign’s network of disciplines and services.

Benefits

• We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances.
• We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs.
• For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level