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Overview This role supports WCIT&rsquo;s graphic design studio, contributing to branding, environmental graphics, signage, storytelling, and architectural-adjacent design&mdash;translating cultural research into clear, compelling visual solutions. This position demands a balance of technical capability, creative discipline, consistency, and respect for Hawai&#699;i&rsquo;s culture as a whole.The ideal candidate is a thoughtful designer who approaches visual communication with craft, rigor, and respect for place. They don&rsquo;t need to be an expert in Hawaiian culture or &#699;&#332;lelo Hawai&#699;i yet&mdash;mostly willing to learn, listen, and grow within WCIT&rsquo;s cultural framework. This position bridges graphic design and architecture, working within project teams to create cohesive experiences across the built environment.Responsibilities<ul><li>Support branding, signage, and environmental graphic design projects from concept through final production.</li><li>Develop culturally-rooted visual narratives and integrate research into storytelling, graphics, and presentations.</li><li>Produce high-quality design deliverables across print, digital, and spatial applications.</li><li>Prepare fabrication-ready files and coordinate with signage vendors, printers, and contractors.</li><li>Responsible for architectural-adjacent drawings, signage design and documentation plans, and environmental graphic layouts.</li><li>Collaborate with architects, planners, cultural practitioners, and project managers.</li><li>Maintain organized project files, version control, asset libraries, and documentation.</li><li>Participate in internal critiques, design reviews, and team meetings.</li><li>Uphold cultural accuracy, naming conventions, and visual consistency across all work.</li></ul>QualificationsCore Design Skills<ul><li>Strong foundation in graphic design principles: typography, layout, color, hierarchy, composition</li><li>Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop required; AutoCAD, SketchUp or 3D modeling skills is a plus).</li><li>Ability to develop, refine, and systematize brand identities across print, digital, and environmental mediums.</li><li>Experience preparing production-ready files for print, signage fabrication, and vendor coordination.</li></ul>Cultural + Place-Based Awareness<ul><li>Interest in learning Hawaiian culture, history, and &#699;&#332;lelo Hawai&#699;i pronunciation.</li><li>Ability to integrate cultural research into design without clich&eacute;s or misuse.</li><li>Willingness to work within WCIT&rsquo;s culturally grounded storytelling framework.</li></ul>Environmental Graphics + Architecture (Preferred but Not Required)<ul><li>Base knowledge of architectural drawings, scale, dimensions, and materials.</li><li>Familiarity with environmental graphics, signage systems, wayfinding strategy, and fabrication processes.</li><li>Ability to collaborate with architects, planners, fabricators, and contractors.</li></ul>Professional Traits<ul><li>Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation habits.</li><li>Ability to handle multiple deadlines and manage shifting priorities.</li><li>Open to critique, iteration, and collaborative problem-solving.</li><li>Comfortable supporting large-scale projects from concept through CA.</li><li>Strong communication skills&mdash;verbal, visual, and written.</li><li>Self-directed but able to work within a larger interdisciplinary team.</li></ul>Mindset + Character<ul><li>Genuine respect for Hawai&#699;i, its communities, and the responsibility of cultural design work.</li><li>Curiosity, humility, and a desire to grow craft and cultural understanding.</li><li>Willingness to adapt and learn new tools, design methodologies, and cultural frameworks.</li><li>Reliability, professionalism, and a steady approach to complex, high-impact projects.</li></ul>Along wit your application, please submit a copy of your Portfolio to HR@exechawaii.comJob Type: Full-timePay: From $55,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li></ul>Location:<ul><li>Honolulu, HI (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

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Graphic Designer