Signage Designer - Lifestyle - Mid Level

Description Gensler’s San Francisco Brand Design team is seeking an exceptionally talented and passionate graphic designer to join our creative studio, a collaborative team of designers and storytellers that engages with a wide variety of clients on projects of all sizes. As Gensler brand experience designers, we help our clients tell their unique stories effectively via every channel available in today’s diverse media landscape, with an emphasis on tangible experiences. 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 As a Gensler Signage Designer, you will bring technical proficiency with a passion for helping translate a client’s brand into physical environments through graphics, signage, wayfinding, and placemaking strategies. You will focus on the strategy, design, documentation and implementation oversight of signage systems including coordination and integration into larger architectural project contexts. Our ideal candidate is a strong 2D and 3D designer, who can quickly generate multiple concepts and develop them into viable design solutions. You have strong technical skills and will coordinate between multiple internal project design teams, fabricators and clients. Your initial focus will be aviation wayfinding, with additional project types including sports venues, workplace, mixed-use developments, corporate campuses and education/cultural institutions. What You Will Do Generate and document design solutions that solve complex wayfinding conditions and challengesConduct research for the organizational, cultural, and physical context surrounding a projectDevelop user journeys related to campus, site or building navigationTranslate wayfinding strategies into sign location plans, message schedules, sign type families, design intent drawings, elevations, details, and other documentationDesign sign types with careful consideration of typography, hierarchy, legibility, scale, materials, color, lighting, mounting, fabrication, code and architectural integrationPrepare design intent documentation suitable for competitive bid Create production-ready artwork for 3D, 2D, print, or digital applications.Work effectively within Revit-based architectural BIM documentation workflows, including coordination with architectural models and drawing setsCoordinate with signage fabricators and vendors on final material selections, fabrication methods, installation requirements, and constructability while maintaining design intentReview vendor RFIs and submittals including shop drawings, samples, and prototypes for consistency with design intentParticipate in site surveys, field verification, shop reviews, and installation punch walk reviews as requiredManage multiple design and documentation tasks, often in coordination with a Design Director, Design Manager and others on the project design team, while meeting project schedules, budgets and quality expectationsSupport the Design Management team in tracking project details, status, and internal and external communicationsContribute to the development of studio standards, tools, details, and best practices for signage and wayfinding strategy, design, and documentation Your Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, industrial design, environmental design, architecture, visual communication, or related field5-10 years of experience in signage, wayfinding, and environmental graphic design within an architecture or design firmStrong graphic design, illustration, typography, composition, and information design skills across multiple project typesPortfolio demonstrating installed signage and wayfinding work, including both conceptual design and technical documentation (e.g. scale drawings and sign assembly details and coordination within architectural BIM models and drawing sets)Excellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to multitask, working on various projects at once, often with tight deadlines and with careful attention to detailAbility to work with moderate guidance; proactive, motivated, self-starterNice to have: Familiarity and drive to learn and implement the latest and greatest software, technologies and workflows including a working understanding of AI for asset creation, work flow and researchSoftware Competency: Strong proficiency: Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop),MS OfficeWorking Knowledge: Revit, other 3D modeling e.g. Rhino, Sketchup or similarNice to have: UX/UI prototyping e.g. Figma, Adobe Express, Adobe XD, Miro Prototype Pro or similar, Motion graphics or video editing e.g. Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Final Cut Pro or similar TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT A CURRENT PORTFOLIO VIA LINK OR PDF. The base salary range is estimated between $90,000 - $100,000, plus bonuses and benefits, and is contingent on experience and qualifications. 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 to “Well-being Awareness Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests. We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets. 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 federal, state and local law. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with federal, state and local law. See also Know your rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal, right to work and E-verify program, as required by law. Gensler endeavors to make gensler.com/careers accessible to all applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us. 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