Graphic Designer - Brand - Junior

Gensler•San Francisco, CA

5d•$75,000 - $82,000

About The Position

Your Role Gensler’s San Francisco office is seeking an Experiential Graphic Designer with a passion for helping our clients communicate their stories experientially via the multiple channels available in today’s diverse media landscape. This position will focus on the ability to understand a client’s brand and build an expression of that brand through graphic design, environments, and technology. We are looking for a creative, motivated designer who is passionate about learning, collaboration, and bringing experiential thinking and inspired graphic design to a range of project types. You will join a collaborative studio of designers, architects, strategists, digital experience experts and storytellers that engages with a wide variety of clients and range of industries and content types—from environmental graphics and campus signage systems to brand identity and communications strategy work. As Gensler experience designers, we help our clients tell their unique stories effectively via a range of media, with a focus on spatial design. Our approach combines design and architectural expertise with a unique point of view and strong communication skills. We believe that this approach results in brands that build trust, inspire confidence, and forge lasting relationships. What You Will Do As an Experiential Graphic Designer, you will be responsible for the design of a wide variety of graphics, branded environments, and wayfinding projects You will work as a key partner on fast-paced interdisciplinary teams of architects, interior designers, graphic designers, illustrators, motion graphic/animators, and more that deliver projects ranging from strategic planning to corporate and retail interiors to sports arenas and mixed-use developments You will deliver creative solutions in a diverse range of markets including workplace, hospitality, retail, sports, aviation and digital channels Your Qualifications 1-4 years of experience in Graphic Design, Experiential Design or Environmental Graphic Design with a professional degree in Industrial Design, Graphic Design or a related field Exceptional design sense with the ability to integrate messaging, color, imagery, and typography into print, digital, and three-dimensional built environments Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce production-ready artwork Proficiency drawing in scale and familiarity with architectural construction documents, elevations, plans, and shop drawings Excellent communication skills when working with clients, vendors, consultants, and project teams Ability to manage multiple projects at once, while remaining efficient, poised, communicative and organized Flexibility to work both collaboratively and independently on projects of all scales and types Proficiency in the latest design software including Adobe Creative Suite, CAD Tools, and AI visualization platforms Some experience with digital and motion graphics and UI/UX design Figma, Sketchup, Rhino and/or Revit experience a plus, but not required For consideration, please submit cover letter, resume and portfolio in PDF format. The base salary will be estimated between $75,000 - $82,000 annually, plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience. Life at Gensler At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to “Well-being Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests. We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets. As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future. At Gensler, the value of our work stems from its positive impact on the human experience. We are a dynamic and collaborative design firm uniting creativity, research, and innovation to solve complex problems for our clients. Our work challenges conventional ideas about architecture and the built environment. We aren’t just designing buildings—we are reimagining cities and places that make a difference in people’s lives. Founded in 1965, Gensler has built a team of 6,000 professionals who partner with clients in over 100 countries each year. Everything we do is guided by our mission: to create a better world through the power of design. NOTICE TO APPLICANTS We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. See also Know your rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal, right to work and E-verify program, as required by law. Gensler endeavors to make gensler.com/careers accessible to all applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us. Regarding Gensler’s approach to recruiting new talent, we will never ask an applicant for sensitive or personal financial information during the recruitment process. We advise all applicants seeking employment with Gensler to review available information on recruitment fraud. Anyone who suspects that they have been contacted by someone falsely representing Gensler should email [email protected].

Requirements

1-4 years of experience in Graphic Design, Experiential Design or Environmental Graphic Design with a professional degree in Industrial Design, Graphic Design or a related field
Exceptional design sense with the ability to integrate messaging, color, imagery, and typography into print, digital, and three-dimensional built environments
Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce production-ready artwork
Proficiency drawing in scale and familiarity with architectural construction documents, elevations, plans, and shop drawings
Excellent communication skills when working with clients, vendors, consultants, and project teams
Ability to manage multiple projects at once, while remaining efficient, poised, communicative and organized
Flexibility to work both collaboratively and independently on projects of all scales and types
Proficiency in the latest design software including Adobe Creative Suite, CAD Tools, and AI visualization platforms
Some experience with digital and motion graphics and UI/UX design

Nice To Haves

Figma, Sketchup, Rhino and/or Revit experience a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

design of a wide variety of graphics, branded environments, and wayfinding projects
work as a key partner on fast-paced interdisciplinary teams of architects, interior designers, graphic designers, illustrators, motion graphic/animators, and more that deliver projects ranging from strategic planning to corporate and retail interiors to sports arenas and mixed-use developments
deliver creative solutions in a diverse range of markets including workplace, hospitality, retail, sports, aviation and digital channels

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
disability
wellness programs
flex spending
paid holidays
paid time off
401k
profit sharing
employee stock ownership
twice annual bonus opportunities
reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees
reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes