Signage & Environmental Graphic Designer

Gensler • New York, NY

46d • $85,000 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Gensler's Brand Design studio is a collaborative team of designers, strategists, and storytellers that engages with a wide variety of Clients on projects of all sizes. As Gensler brand designers, we help our Clients tell their unique stories effectively via every channel available in today's diverse media landscape. 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. Your Role This role is crucial in the successful design and implementation of signage and environmental graphic programs. You must be detail oriented and organized and have relevant experience, including documentation, fabrication and installation expertise. As a Signage & Environmental Graphic Designer, you will be responsible for collaborating with and supporting interdisciplinary teams of architects, interior designers, graphic designers, illustrators, digital designers and more to deliver projects ranging from complex signage & wayfinding to environmental graphic programs. You will provide design, documentation packages and implementation oversight for projects spanning a diverse range of markets including aviation, education, entertainment, hospitality, retail, sports, and workplace.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (or foreign equivalent) in Architecture, Interior Design, Graphic Design, or related field
• 5 years of progressive post-bachelor's degree design experience.
• Proficiency in the latest design software including Adobe Creative Suite, including but not limited to Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop, and CAD Tools, Sketch-up, Rhino
• Creation of sign location plans: Revit
• Interior and exterior sign and environmental graphic program implementation, including programming, message schedules, documentation and installation
• This is not a remote position. The successful candidate will be expected to live in, or relocate to, the New York Metropolitan area upon acceptance.

Responsibilities

• Create and oversee Design, Design Intent / Bid Documents for interior and exterior signage and environmental graphic programs
• Create and oversee the creation of sign and environmental graphic location plans and message schedules
• Create and oversee Design of bespoke 3D environmental installations
• Assist the Technical Director in reviewing and advising on applicable code, zoning, lease exhibits and other criteria, as provided by others
• Assist the Technical Director in reviewing and advising on materiality, fabrication, installation, etc., throughout the project duration
• Pull / create elevations from Revit models / Rhino
• Deliver workplace and code signage programs
• When required, assist project team in walking Client through design presentations, site surveys, design intent documents, shop drawings, sample and other submittals
• Work with the Technical Director to ensure all projects meet relevant code requirements
• Educate Designers on fabrication methods
• Oversee the creation and modification of checklists and best practices

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees