Job description
HLW is an organization of architects, interior designers, workplace strategists and thought leaders working with vibrant global organizations. Our offices in New York, New Jersey, Los Angeles, London and Stamford are strategically located to serve our clients globally. Collaborating with our clients we are building a future that will respond to how buildings - inside and out - perform to support the dynamic ways technology and the global theatre are changing. Our designs tell our clients’ stories. Be a part of a global, collaborative culture that fosters creativity and innovation. For more about our culture and thought leadership, visit our website www.hlw.com
About brandx
HLW’s brandx team specializes in creating elevated statutory-compliant wayfinding strategies, signage systems, and brand experiences. We believe the best wayfinding and signage systems are intuitive, inclusive, flexible, long-lasting, and distinct to their location. In other words, you shouldn’t have to stop to think about it.
To learn more about brandx, visit www.hlwbrandx.com
Position Summary
brandx is on the hunt for an Environmental Graphic Designer to be based out of our London office. The role calls for experience working in three-dimensional space, including environmental graphic design, signage, and wayfinding. The candidate’s portfolio should demonstrate the ability to convey concepts through impactful visual design and typographic competency.
Reporting Structure
The position reports to the Creative Director of brandx's Branded Graphics, Wayfinding & Signage team. An alternative reporting structure may be determined based on current studio structure or project workload.
Job Responsibilities
As our team is client-facing by nature, it is critical that the candidate have excellent verbal and written communications skills, strong typographic skills, and the ability to sell a new idea. Attention to detail is a must, when developing compelling projects in the built environment, as is an extraordinary passion for collaboration with our internal design team.
Efficient time management and strong organizational skills are required to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines. The candidate must be able to work closely and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across brandx and HLW, third party vendors, and clients. As we have a small team, positivity is important, as well as a strong commitment to continued learning.
Responsibilities will include research, concept development, design, execution, and implementation of various types of projects for corporations and institutions, as well as project management and client interaction.
The role will require active participation and leadership in all aspects of the design process from responding to RFPs, to performing background material reviews and/or inventories of a client’s existing documentation, to design and installation oversight.
Role Qualifications
- 2 - 5 years of professional experience
- Undergraduate design degree
- Environmental graphic design, and/or architectural design experience
- Expertise in all industry-standard design applications, particularly Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office; proficiency in 3D software. Revit is a plus.
- Ability to develop design intent-level documentation, review shop drawings and submittals, and have a technical understanding of fabrication and installation techniques
- Knowledge of accessibility requirements and city statutory standards specific to signage is a plus
- Proficient in multitasking and managing several projects at once
- Creative and critical thinker who is equally collaborative and independent
- Passionate about design, art, and architecture
- Effective in sharing and delegating project responsibilities to maintain efficiency
- Confident in taking ownership of projects and proactively identifying and solving problems that arise during the design process
- An open and positive personality, with a strong desire for skill development
We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental insurances, vacation, paid time off, flexible spending, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, travel insurances, tuition assistance, reimbursement for professional licensing/certification exam fees, and continuing education programs.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or disability status.
Our work tells your story.
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