Experiential Graphic Designer III

JOB TITLE: Experiential Graphic Designer III 

JOB SUMMARY

Experiential Graphic Designer III is a mid-career position within the Experiential Graphic Design Studio. This designer has 5+ years professional design experience specifically within the experiential/environmental graphic design industry. The primary activity for an Experiential Graphic Designer III is to develop design or technical solutions along with advancing their professional development and skills in support of the Experiential Graphics Studio. This designer can work independently, leading small projects while still accepting direction from a Senior Level Designer and/or Studio Leader. An Experiential Graphic Designer III is a contributor to the design team and overall project success.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific responsibilities may include but are not limited to, the following:

Design & Production

• Produce quality design deliverables, including drawings, renderings, and presentations, adhering to both Cooper Carry and client guidelines.
• Refine skills to include drawing, rendering, visual and presentation techniques utilizing internal
• Refine knowledge of required computer software (Adobe Creative Suite, CAD Tools, SketchUp, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.).
• Make design and documentation decisions using discretion and good
• Independently prepare and produce scaled drawings, design and construction documents including scaled, detail drawings and specifications throughout the design process, with guidance and review from Senior Designers and Studio Leaders.
• Design and development of logos and brands for the built
• Task oriented, accepting direction from
• Apply understanding of municipal signage codes, fabrication construction methods and general architectural documentation.
• Apply design process skills and knowledge by performing foundational project and studio tasks, such as meeting minutes, studio library maintenance and project message schedules.
• Ensure designs meet applicable codes and regulations, including municipal signage codes, fabrication standards and general architectural documentation.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and tasks
• Work independently and as part of a team, accepting direction and contributing to project
• Attend and participate in meetings and
• Engage with clients by actively participating in client meetings and presentations, including taking detailed meeting notes.
• Maintain project filing and email
• Help facilitate client correspondence while copying team or project
• Collaborate with the Experiential Graphic Design Studio to develop creative solutions for branding, wayfinding, signage, and experiential installations.
• Create compelling and innovative graphic designs that effectively communicate design intent to clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to create physical prototypes or mockups to enhance visualization and evaluation of designs in a three-dimensional space.
• Actively participate and lead design
• Assist in proposal, marketing, and presentation
• Lead the documenting of project compliance with safety and ADA accessibility
• Understand target audience and project
• Willingness to learn and grow through feedback from peers, Senior Designers and Studio

Project Management

• Assist with monitoring project schedules and budget
• Assist with writing proposals, drafting project scope, schedule, and
• Understand project finances and budget
• Assist in providing direction to junior designers (EGD I & ll) to ensure project standards and deadlines are met.
• Review received shop drawings and maintain submittal

Studio & Industry

• Develop and maintain knowledge of Cooper Carry projects and
• Promote a collaborative team
• Contribute to the mentorship and guidance of student interns and junior designers (EGD I & ll).
• Assist in developing and maintaining team standards, including drawing, rendering, and presentation
• Assist to maintain and nurture client
• Contribute to the overall quality and success of the project, studio, and
• Assist with business development and seeking business
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers) to seamlessly integrate graphic elements into the overall design of spaces.
• Stay updated on industry trends and incorporate fresh ideas into design concepts, including best practices for fabrication and materials.
• Professional organization membership not required but

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited design program with bachelor's level degree or equivalent design experience in graphic design, visual communications, environmental graphics, industrial design, interior design, or related design industries.
• 5+ years professional experience, specifically as an Experiential/Environmental Graphic
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator with CADTools, InDesign, Photoshop) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with 3D design software or motion graphics software is a
• Strong design and graphic skills in branding, signage, wayfinding, branded environments, and 3D
• Demonstrated skills with dimensional fabrication and print production
• Familiarity working with fabricators to produce high quality installations that are within
• Ability to make design decisions and guide junior designers (EGD I and II) to meet project
• Strong communication, coordination, organization, and presentation
• Excellent visual communication of ideas via sketching, drawing, and/or
• Ability to work and maintain multiple projects or tasks at one

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities; however, an Experiential Graphic Designer III will assist in mentoring junior designers (EGD I & II), while reporting directly to Team Leaders, Senior Designers, and/or Studio Leaders.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Majority of time is spent in sitting
• Ability to move throughout the office either by walking or through assisted
• Ability to participate in site visits either by walking or through assisted
• There are no lifting requirements for this
• Travel to job site or meetings may be

ABOUT COOPER CARRY

Cooper Carry is one of America's most dynamic, context-driven design firms focused on the creation of EXCEPTIONAL PLACES - neighborhoods, buildings, spaces, and landscapes crafted to enrich the experience of life for the people who occupy them. We bring an internationally recognized team of design professionals to the wide variety of project types we engage in, all united in the pursuit of excellence through the practice of connective design. Since our founding in 1960, we have steadily built a reputation for thoughtful design applied to diverse projects throughout the United States, in the Caribbean and worldwide. Each project is a composition of imaginative connections among buildings and their components, and among buildings, their sites, and the communities of which they form a part.

Cooper Carry is an Affirmative Action/EEO Employer who values workplace diversity and consider applications regardless of age, race, gender, religion, color, sex, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, individuals with disabilities or other status protected by law Cooper Carry provides a drug free workplace.