Intermediate Experiential Graphic Designer

SOM • San Francisco, CA

1d • $70,000 - $85,000

About The Position

At SOM, the Intermediate Experiential Graphic Designer contributes to the development of distinct portions of projects with regular supervision from Project Leadership. The role requires initiative, process innovation, problem solving, sound decision-making, and precision. The designer produces and coordinates presentation and contract deliverables, communicates effectively with project teams, and develops creative concepts while integrating interdisciplinary criteria.

The position involves an intermediate understanding of building materials, systems, specifications, codes, details, and construction techniques, and using technical strategies to enrich design concepts. The designer uses appropriate tools to design and document work at all project phases, manages time and workload to meet deadlines with direction from Project Leadership, and shares knowledge with less experienced staff. SOM describes its culture as collaborative, interdisciplinary, and committed to excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and sustainability.

Compensation typically ranges from $70,000 to $85,000, based on experience, qualifications, location, and education. Applicants must submit a portfolio as one PDF attachment of 10–20 pages, no larger than 5 MB; applications without work samples will not be reviewed.

Requirements

• Professional degree in Graphic Design, Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field.
• Two years of experience or equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Strong understanding of sustainable strategies and principles, including familiarity with LEED or other green building rating systems.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite and Google Workspace.
• Submit a portfolio as one PDF attachment, 10–20 pages and no larger than 5 MB; applications without work samples will not be reviewed.

Nice To Haves

• LEED or other green building accreditation is preferred.
• Familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, parametric software, and rendering software.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to distinct portions of projects with regular supervision from Project Leadership, demonstrating initiative, process innovation, problem solving, and precision.
• Produce and coordinate presentation and contract deliverables, including diagrams, 3D models, drawings, renderings, physical models, and animations.
• Communicate internally through timely and appropriate written, oral, and visual means.
• Develop creative concepts and integrate interdisciplinary criteria to advance the design of a portion of a project.
• Collaborate with the project team by critically and constructively evaluating ideas.
• Apply an intermediate understanding of building materials, systems, specifications, codes, details, and construction techniques, using technical strategies to enrich design concepts.
• Use appropriate tools to design and document work at all project phases.
• Manage time and workload to meet project deadlines and commitments, with regular interaction and direction from Project Leadership.
• Share knowledge with less experienced staff.

What This Job Offers

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