Graphic Design Contractor - Remote

ABOUT THE ROLE The Environmental Graphic Designer II is a creative professional who thrives on solving design 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. If you are fueled by curiosity, equipped with 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:

Participate in all phases of the design process from concept development through artwork production.

Support project execution from storyboard to final design.

Design creative, highly detailed solutions across all media types that express a unique vision, including two- and three-dimensional graphics, signage, and exhibits.

Develop documentation for a variety of design projects to include graphic programs, wayfinding and signage systems, donor recognition programs and interpretive exhibits, under the direction of design leaders.

Communicate during team calls and actively engage in lively design critique.

Prepare visualizations and mockups of proposed signage and graphic content on digital models.

Collaborate with design leaders on the EGD team and the larger project team.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED Minimum Bachelor degree in Graphic Design, Architecture, or related design field required.

Strong design portfolio and background in a variety of markets.

Robust communication skills and proven strategies for collaborating in fast‑moving, complex project teams.

Must have demonstrated skill and interest in 3‑dimensional design, wayfinding, exhibition design and environments.

Must have a working knowledge and experience in all phases of design process.

Proficiency on Mac in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign required. Skills in Revit and SketchUp a plus.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS The salary range for this position to be filled in the Chicago office is $57,905.00 – $72,335.00 annually. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex‑time schedules, remote work options and a 401 k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.

ABOUT OUR FIRM CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. 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. 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.

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.

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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