Graphic Designer II - Creative Development

About the role

Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is seeking a Graphic Designer II with an intermediate level (2-4 years) of experience to be located in Orlando, FL or Los Angeles, CA. This position is anticipated to co-locate on-site within our client’s office and client’s staff in either Orlando or Los Angeles and/or work in-office at Huitt-Zollars Orlando or Los Angeles locations.

Responsibilities

• Perform at a competent level and skill in visual communication, design, environmental integration, collaboration, communication, problem solving, planning and organizing, and adaptability.
• Independently develops environmental graphics, signage systems, and visual communication elements across projects and disciplines.
• Translate narrative, brand, and experiential intent into graphic design solutions that support guest engagement.
• Design wayfinding systems, interpretive graphics, branded environments, and informational signage.
• Support development of graphic standards including typography, color, iconography, and visual systems.
• Collaborate with show set designers, architects, and engineers to integrate graphics into the built environment.
• Develop design documentation including graphic packages, layout drawings, and production-ready files.
• Coordinate with fabricators and vendors to ensure graphic intent is maintained through production.
• Participate in design reviews, interdisciplinary coordination meetings, and internal team discussions.
• Support fabrication and installation phases including material reviews, mock-ups, and field coordination.
• Ensure graphic solutions align with brand standards, accessibility requirements, and code compliance.
• Communicate design ideas clearly through layouts, presentations, and visual documentation.
• Efficient use and working knowledge of Rhino, Revit, Lumion, Adobe suite, Microsoft Office to produce quality work.
• Contributes to the development and execution of cohesive graphic and visual communication strategies.
• Ensures graphic design supports overall guest experience, storytelling, and brand integration.
• Supports coordination between creative, architectural, and technical disciplines.
• Contributes to successful project delivery measured by design quality, clarity, and usability.
• Supports adherence to Huitt-Zollars’ business processes and quality management systems.
• Participates in design reviews and quality control processes.
• Maintains current knowledge of industry trends, tools, and best practices in graphic and environmental design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2-4 years of experience and intermediate skills in graphic design, experiential design, or related industries.
• Familiarity with design and production tools Rhino, Revit, Lumion, Adobe suite, Microsoft Office needed.
• Enscape, 3DS Max, and/or Maya Zbrush is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to develop graphic systems and visual communication solutions.
• Portfolio showcasing typography, layout, branding, and environmental graphic design.
• Ability to translate conceptual ideas into clear, effective graphic solutions.
• Experience working with architectural teams and integrated project environments is preferred.
• Strong visual, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Able to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Detail-oriented and proactive approach to design and coordination.
• Ability to translate conceptual ideas into clear design solutions.
• Experience working with architectural teams and integrated project environments is preferred.
• Familiarity with drafting, modeling, and visualization tools.
• Strong visual, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Able to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Detail-oriented and proactive approach to design and coordination.

Skills

• Graphic Design
• Environmental Graphics
• Signage Systems
• Visual Communication
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Planning and Organizing
• Adaptability

Benefits

Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)

Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)

Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)

MDLive Telehealth

Employer-Paid Short- & Long-Term disability

8 Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation/Annual Leave

Paid Sick Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Professional Societies and Registrations Fee Reimbursements

Term Life / AD&D insurance

Cancer and Specified Disease insurance

Two retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOP

Work for an Employee-Owned firm

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work that requires prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
• Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires one to be adaptable to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs
• The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities