We are seeking an Environmental Graphic Designer to join our team in our Los Angeles office. You will work in a collaborative environment to create a holistic experience in a built environment through experiential graphics and wayfinding & signage. You will also be part of all phases of the architectural project from programming, conceptual design, design development, and documenting through implementation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

General

• Highly creative, open minded, and self-motivated designer who will bring positive energy to the team
• Collaborative designer that works well in an interdisciplinary, fast-paced environment, as well as ability to work autonomously.
• Understands branding concepts and their integration in the built environment
• Strong skills in typography, composition and layout, proportion, color, and wayfinding and information design
• Contributes to ideation and creative problem solving during internal brain storming sessions
• Maintains open communication within team and senior designers
• Coordinates with architects and other external design team members to meet project requirements and deadlines.
• Working knowledge of sign and environmental graphics production materials and methods
• Takes increasing ownership on tasks within project teams and studio activities.

Schematic Design

• Generates multiple initial concepts based on research and analysis, and a strong understanding of the client’s needs and objectives.
• Effectively communicates design concepts, both verbally and visually, through sketching, 2D illustration, and 3D visualization
• Supports the preparation of client presentation materials
• Drafts meeting notes for distribution and keep track of client feedback

Design Development

• Develops and documents design to include scaled, dimensioned drawings with specific material selections
• Coordinates effectively with internal architecture and interior teams to gather necessary assets
• Develops plan diagrams and elevations

Design Intent package

• Supports transition of design documents into a detailed set, including technical details, specifications, and message schedules

Construction Administration

• Creates production ready artwork
• Coordinates with vendors and General Contractors for samples and mockups
• Assists the Senior Designer in managing the fabrication and installation phases

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant professional experience
• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field
• Strong experience in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop specifically)
• Working knowledge of CAD Tools
• Knowledge in 3D rendering skills in Sketch-up or similar a plus, but not required
• Familiarity with applicable codes, including ADA
• Understanding of architectural scales and drawings – able to read and interpret architectural and shop drawings.
• Desire and ability to travel if needed

Contact:
Lee Bregman
Managing Director | Recruitmentality
D: (949) 774-4700
E: lee@leebregman.com