About the job

We have an immediate opportunity for an innovative and creative Junior Wayfinding Designer, with immaculate technical skills, to join our well regarded Experiential Design team. We are looking for someone who likes to be challenged to exceed their best and who is determinedly creative.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As the Junior Wayfinding Designer, you will be responsible for creating environmental design and branded physical experiences. You will primarily be working on signage and wayfinding projects and permanent feature installations from concept design to design development and documentation through to construction under the supervision of senior environmental graphic designers. You must love to generate new ideas, be passionate about design, eager to learn and supportive of a diverse working environment.

Your day to day may include the following responsibilities;

Support senior designers with wayfinding and environmental graphics project delivery from concept and documentation to production supervision and defects inspection

Contribute to the ideation process, creative brainstorming, concept development and preparation of proposals

Develop pictogram designs, mapping, and themed environments

Assist in liaising with signage contractors and overseeing signage production & installation

Assist the senior designers with creating concept drawings, 3D designs and realistic renders for public arts and feature installations

Create accurate and detailed 2D and 3D drawings in all phases of design under the direction of a senior designer

Assist with digital fabrication for producing prototypes–3D printing and laser cutting

Suggest improvements to design and performance to product engineers

Conduct research on product technologies, lighting, and structures to deliver the creative concept and design

Identify design initiatives outside of project scopes such as bespoke elements, furniture, and product design

EXPERIENCE + SKILLS

Tertiary qualifications in product design, industrial design, or graphic design

Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite

Advanced knowledge of CAD programs such as Fusion 360, SolidWorks, Rhino

Advanced knowledge of rendering programs such as KeyShot, TwinMotion or Blender

Understanding of environmental graphics and product design

Technical drawing skills are highly desirable

Experience in a similar role within the architecture and design industry is ideal but not necessary

An understanding of architectural design process and environmental storytelling is ideal but not necessary

An understanding of light design is highly desirable

A strong eye for design and detail

Strong communication skills, to work with the production team to ensure accurate delivery of design

Comprehensive understanding of production techniques and possibilities (print / industrial)

Ability to work collaboratively with the creative and production teams

Above all, a passion for spatial design and the built environment

Why US?

There's many reasons why and some of them are below:

Collaborative working environment

Training and development opportunities

Diverse and inclusive culture

Wellbeing benefits (EAP; Mental health awareness month; flu vaccinations;…)

Paid parental leave policy

Birthday leave

Social events

If you think this role is for you, please send your cover letter, CV and portfolio in PDF format (no more than 5 MB, no web links please) to the Head of People & Culture at [email protected]

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.