Experiential Graphic Designer:

Ayers Saint Gross•Baltimore, MD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our Graphic Design Studio creates visual communication systems that shape how people experience and connect with places. Working at the intersection of graphic design, architecture, and the built environment, we bring together expertise in identity, information design, environmental graphics, signage and wayfinding, publications, and marketing and fundraising communications. We are seeking a seasoned Graphic Designer to join our studio and contribute to a diverse range of projects for higher education, cultural, civic, and institutional clients. This is an opportunity to work alongside architects, interior designers, planners, and other creative professionals to develop thoughtful, engaging design solutions—from strategy and concept through implementation. The ideal candidate brings a strong design sensibility, a love of typography, and a genuine curiosity about how design can improve the way people understand and experience places. You are proactive, collaborative, accountable, and organized, with the ability to communicate ideas clearly, navigate multiple priorities, and bring a high level of craft to every project. This position spans both traditional graphic design and graphic design of physical environments.

Requirements

A BFA or similar degree in graphic design and 5–7 years of professional experience in a design studio, architecture practice, or in-house environment.
Demonstrated experience in environmental graphic design, signage, wayfinding, or visual communication for the built environment.
A strong foundation in typography, visual design, conceptual thinking, and information design, with an ability to develop clear and compelling solutions to complex communication challenges.
An understanding of wayfinding principles, information hierarchy, human behavior, accessibility, and navigation within complex environments.
The ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, plans, elevations, and other design documentation, with working knowledge of CAD and/or 3D modeling software.
Familiarity with environmental graphic design materials, fabrication methods, production processes, and installation considerations.
Experience collaborating with architects, interior designers, planners, fabricators, vendors, and other consultants.
Strong strategic thinking and communication skills, with the ability to articulate design rationale and present ideas effectively to clients and multidisciplinary teams.
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills, along with strong listening skills and a collaborative approach.
Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to balance multiple projects, priorities, budgets, and deadlines.
A commitment to design excellence, craftsmanship, and attention to detail, with experience carrying projects from concept through completion.
Experience working within brand guidelines and developing complementary branded materials and environmental applications.
Knowledge of print, fabrication, and production processes, including experience working with vendors and consultants.
Experience designing complex publications, information graphics, and presentations.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, as well as Microsoft PowerPoint and other standard Microsoft Office tools.
Willingness and ability to travel for site visits, photoshoots, and client projects.

Responsibilities

Shape meaningful visual experiences by defining communication goals and developing design solutions that connect brand, identity, information, and the physical environment.
Design for the built environment, developing signage, wayfinding, environmental graphics, and other applications that strengthen the identity, character, navigation, and experience of a place.
Translate brands into experiences, extending visual identities into cohesive physical environments and other communication touchpoints.
Collaborate across disciplines, working closely with marketing/business development, architects, interior designers, planners, and other consultants to integrate graphic communication into various project types.
Develop thoughtful wayfinding systems, considering information hierarchy, messaging, typography, symbols, color, materials, accessibility, and placement.
Engage with clients and stakeholders, participating in meetings, workshops, critiques, presentations, and other collaborative conversations to understand needs and advance design solutions.
Bring ideas from concept to reality, participating in site visits and field surveys and developing design documentation through implementation.
Partner with fabricators and vendors to translate design intent into high-quality built work, reviewing drawings, prototypes, samples, and production materials along the way.
Lead projects with confidence, managing multiple priorities, schedules, budgets, and deadlines while anticipating needs and maintaining a high standard of design.
Create compelling visual communications including infographics, data visualizations, presentations, publications, branded materials, and other print and digital applications.
Extend and strengthen brands through branded templates and materials for corporate communications, business systems, marketing, and business development.
Champion design quality, contributing to critiques and quality assurance reviews and ensuring a high level of craft and consistency from concept through completion.
Bring stories to life through photography, art directing photoshoots and collaborating with photographers and other creative partners as projects require.