Brand Designer

District of Columbia, USA (On-site)

$82K/yr – $103K/yrSenior Level6+ years expFull time

Posted 3 days ago

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Job Summary

Own and drive end-to-end signage design projects from concept to implementation, collaborating with clients, designers, and fabricators to deliver signage systems and documentation.

Lead the complete lifecycle from concept through client reviews to final build
Develop Signage Location Plans, Message Schedules, and Design Intent Documentation

Job Description

Responsibilities

Contribute to all facets of a project from concept to execution, designing and developing multiple concepts and refining them through client reviews to final implementation.
Create Signage Location Plans, Message Schedules and Design Intent Documentation for projects of various sizes.
Coordinate the development of documentation for construction and installation for signage systems.
Travel occasionally to client sites to perform signage surveys, oversee installs, and conduct punch lists.
Produce design identity guidelines, production-ready artwork, and other materials in support of clients, under the direction of the project team.
Collaborate with multiple internal design practices, including workplace, retail, education, sports, and health & wellness.
Coordinate closely with clients, designers, architects, general contractors and fabricators.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design or similar
6-8 years of experience in visual identity design, brand systems, and designing in user-experience based environments
Experience working in industrial/product/signage detailing and production industry
Digital/video experience or exhibit/environmental graphic design experience a plus
Exposure to real estate business, architectural or interior design plans, sections, elevations and details is strongly preferred
Proficiency with the Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat), MS Office, and/or CAD
Sketchup & Revit experience a plus but not required
Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices
Please submit a portfolio and resume in PDF format.

Benefits

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

Gensler

3.8 Glassdoor

Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 57 locations across the Americas, Europe, Greater China, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. 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. We believe the power of design can spark positive change and create a future that promotes equity, resilience, and wellbeing for everyone.Gensler was named one of Forbes’ Best Large Employers in 2024, and our award-winning culture has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the Top 10 Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2024. Our people-first philosophy is centered on the core ideas of diversity empowerment, impact, community, respect, and growth. You can learn more about our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace at https://www.gensler.com/about/inclusion. A note on recruitment: Gensler will never reach out to prospective employees or vendors through social media or messaging apps. Please see our website for how to avoid recruitment fraud: https://www.gensler.com/recruitment-fraud-alert

Founded in 1965

San Francisco, California, USA

7.9K employees (5,197 in marketing)

www.gensler.com

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