Environmental Graphic Designer

Selbert Perkins Design is an international multi-disciplinary design firm. Our award-winning work, for a diverse array of high-profile clients, can be seen around the globe. We combine branding, signage and wayfinding, placemaking, environmental graphics, and public art and sculpture to create meaningful environments that serve the public good and translate into positive client results. Our Chicago office has an immediate opening for an Environmental Graphic Designer. You will workalongsidea teamofPartners,Principals,MarketingDirectors,DesignDirectors, Proposal Writers, and Designers to develop projects for transportation wayfinding, healthcare signage, hospitality, ritual, and international branded environments. Job Summary TheEnvironmentalGraphicDesignerwillbeinvolvedinallphasesofthe design process including concept, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration. Responsibilities Design Participationinalleffortsrelatedtoresearch&analysis,strategy&concept development, documentation, and implementation. Preparationofpresentationmaterialsandparticipationinmilestone&periodic meetings with ownership & consultant teams. Preparationofelectronicandfinalartfilesincludingtemplatesforfabricatorand design team usage. Participateandreviewshopdrawings,materials/colorsamples,mockupand punch list reviews, and all matters related to the construction administrationphase. Coordinatewiththeprojectdirectorandstewarddesigndirectionamongstall team members during the design process. Project Administration Assist with project management in support of the project director or whenever necessaryandappropriateincludingtakinganddistributingmeetingnotesand coordinating project schedules. Assistwithproductionmanagementincludingwritingspecifications,soliciting& reviewing vendor bids. Designadministrationincludingfiling,maintenanceofprojectfolders,and preparation of storage files. Assistwithcoordination/supervisionofotherteammembersorsupportstaff. Marketing/Business Developement Identifyingout-of-scopeeffortsandalertingtheprojectdirector&marketing team to develop additional service requests. Supportnewbusinessfunctionsasrequiredincludingassistancewithresearch, proposal, and presentation development. Assessingandsharingnewbusinessdevelopmentopportunitieswithexisting clients with the marketing team Client Services Verbalandwrittencommunications,informationresearch,andtasksonbehalf of the client/project needs as deemed appropriate by the project director. Servingasclientcontactwheredeemedappropriatebytheprojectdirector. Qualifications BachelorsDegreeinGraphicDesign,IndustrialDesign,Architecture,orother related field. 1+ years of professional experience with planning, documenting, and managementofenvironmentalgraphics,brandedenvironment,placemaking, and wayfinding projects. Generalfamiliarityandexperiencewithphasesofworkfromconceptthrough construction administration. Generalunderstandingofcoderequirementsrelatedtoaspectsofwayfindingsignage. Abilitytoprioritizeandconcurrentlyservicemultipleprojectsinafast-pace working environment. Excellentcommunicationandpresentationskills. ProficientinAdobeCreativeSuite(Illustrator,InDesign,PhotoshopandCADtools). SomeknowledgeinSketchUp,Revitorother3Dmodelingprogram. Selbert Perkins Design is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr