Experiential Brand Designer
Gensler · Chicago, IL · 1 wk ago
Design$63k–$80k/yrFull-time
About the role
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create visual identities, branded environments, experiential graphics, signage and wayfinding systems, exhibitions, digital experiences, and other brand communications for a diverse range of clients.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research into organizational, cultural, audience, and physical contexts to inform project goals, opportunities, and design direction
- Generate and develop multiple design concepts that address client needs and create meaningful experiences
- Apply messaging, typography, color, imagery, and composition across two- and three-dimensional applications
- Develop and refine design solutions based on internal and client feedback
- Aid in the creation of presentations, workshops, and client-facing materials
- Support the development of design documentation, specifications, and production-ready artwork for print, digital, and environmental applications
- Participate in implementation activities, including review of vendor shop drawings, samples, mockups, and prototypes
- Collaborate with project leads and design managers throughout project delivery
- Collaborate with architects, interior designers, strategists, digital designers, fabricators, and other project consultants
- Support project closeout, file organization, and marketing documentation efforts
Qualifications
- 0–3 years of professional experience in graphic design, brand design, experiential design, environmental graphic design, exhibition design, digital design, or a related field
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Branding, Industrial Design, Architecture, Interior Design, or a related discipline
- Strong understanding of typography, composition, color, and visual communication principles
- Interest in brand strategy, identity systems, experiential graphics, branded environments, digital experiences, and storytelling through design
- Familiarity with architectural drawings, plans, sections, and elevations preferred
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Miro and Microsoft Office
- Experience with additional design tools is a plus (i.e CAD tools, SketchUp, Figma, MidJourney, Nano Banana, Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper, etc.)
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
- Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable design practices
Benefits
The base salary will be estimated between $63,000-$80,000 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience. To learn more about our compensation philosophy and full benefits offerings, please visit Great People, Great Rewards | Gensler.