Experiential Graphic Designer IV

7 days ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States CannonDesign Full time

If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply.
 
ABOUT OUR ROLE
The Environmental Graphic Designer IV is a visionary professional who thrives on solving the most complex challenges and craves opportunities to create extraordinary, joyful work with optimism and empathy. Here, you'll work with renowned global brands— from commercial workplaces, to healthcare, and sports environments--to reimagine how their identity comes to life. You will partner with some of the industry's most talented interior designers and architects, elevating spaces into unforgettable experiences that inspire and connect across the built environment. If you are fueled by curiosity, equipped with superior technical know-how, and passionate about transforming concepts into truly remarkable environments, this is your invitation to join our Living-Centered Design movement.
 
To learn more about our Experiential Graphic Design team, visit their page on our website:  
 
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO
 
LEADERSHIP
  • Lead conceptual and design development across multiple projects.
  • Mentor junior design team members on technical skills, art direction, and storytelling strategies.
  • Share the team's work across internal and external platforms, including design award programs and social media.
  • Translate clients' needs and ideas into compelling concepts that express their mission and purpose.
  • Contribute to marketing pursuits and internal team initiatives
CREATIVITY
  • Execute a project from strategy to storyboard to final design with confidence.
  • Engage by using curiosity, empathy, and intuition to clarify complex ideas, visions and strategies.
  • Design creative, highly detailed solutions across all media types that express a unique vision.
  • Develop documentation for a variety of design projects to include graphic programs, wayfinding and signage systems, donor recognition programs and interpretive exhibits.
  • Explore compelling ways to spread CannonDesign's Living Centered Design ethos and integrate best practices to the team and the firm.
COLLABORATION
  • Manage projects and diverse project teams with creative and artistic direction from start to finish.
  • Review and redline shop drawings and submittals throughout construction administration phases.
  • Communicate during team calls and actively engage in lively design critique.
  • Coordinate with vendors, fabricators, and outside consultants.
  • Advocate for the team's expertise and capabilities across CannonDesign's network of disciplines and services.
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED
  • Minimum Bachelor degree in Graphic Design, Architecture, or related design field required.
  • Minimum of 10 years of related experience required.
  • Exceptional design portfolio and strong background in a variety of markets with a particular focus on high-end workplace environments.
  • Strong typography skills.
  • Robust communication skills and proven strategies for collaborating in fast-moving, complex project teams.
  • Strong knowledge of signage and wayfinding design and methodology.
  • Deep understanding of all aspects of experiential design required.
  • Strong client leadership and technical leadership for production team: large, complex projects.
  • Ability to perform work with a high degree of latitude. 
  • Must be a critical thinker, highly analytical, and possess business acumen.
  • Proficient in project management. 
  • Attention to detail a must. 
  • Proficiency on Mac in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign required. Skills in Revit and SketchUp a plus.


The salary range for this position to be filled in our Chicago, IL office is $81,955 to $102,398 annually. This is the anticipated salary range at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on candidate's geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage as well as flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off (PTO), flex-time schedules, hybrid work options, a 401k plan and employee perk programs. 
 
For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at 

ABOUT OUR FIRM
CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don't just dream up solutions — we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It's more than a philosophy — it's who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.
 
ABOUT WORKING HERE
  • We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
  • We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community initiatives.
  • We're about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we're ready for you.


Please note that candidates can only apply to our positions on our company Careers site. It's not uncommon for scammers to create positions that look legitimate on other sites; never enter your information or apply for CannonDesign positions on any platform. Should an issue arise that you feel we should be aware of, please contact us. Please provide your resume and portfolio when applying.
 
As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.
 
CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm's policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. It is also CannonDesign's policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.

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