Description
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, organized, be comfortable with working in a fast-paced environment, and have relevant experience, including documentation, fabrication and implementation 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.
What You Will Do
- 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 Design Director in reviewing and advising on applicable code, zoning, lease exhibits and other criteria, as provided by others
- Assist the Design Director in reviewing and advising on materiality, fabrication, installation, etc., throughout the project duration
- 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 Design Director to ensure all projects meet relevant code requirements
- Educate Designers on fabrication methods
- Oversee the creation and modification of checklists and best practices
Your Qualifications
- 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
- The base salary range will be estimated between 65,000 - 72,000 CAD. Gensler’s total compensation package is multi-layered and includes a base salary, two annual bonuses paid in December and June. To learn more about our compensation philosophy and full benefits offerings, please visit Great People, Great Rewards | Gensler **
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, our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.
Perks: We encourage our employees to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, paid holidays and paid time off. We also offer contributions to the RRSP and twice annual bonus opportunities. 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.
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 applicable regulatory laws.
Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable regulatory laws.
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