Sr. Wayfinding Designer

Los Angeles, United States

Sr. Wayfinding Designer

Location: Los Angeles

Who We Are:

We design places where people love to be together.

Populous is a global design firm that began with a singular focus: to draw people together around the things they love, through experiences that capture all the senses, amplifying the atmosphere of excitement and pure joy shared in human moments.

We’ve designed and delivered some of the world's most memorable civic, sports and entertainment buildings, from iconic stadia to ground-breaking live music venues. Populous is where architects and designers of all kinds create moments bigger than ourselves. We offer the best of both worlds: the resources and impact of the design giants and the tightly knit atmosphere and growth opportunities of smaller firms.

What We Offer:

Professional & Personal Development Programs + Summer Hours + Hybrid Schedule + Paid Architect Licensure & Certifications Exams + Wedding Pay + Charitable Match Program + Market Leading Wellness Health and Welfare Benefits.

Who We Are Looking For:

Are you a graphic designer with exceptional signage and wayfinding / environmental design sensibilities?

The Senior Wayfinding Designer will deliver human-centered solutions that combine principles from architecture, interior design, and environmental graphics to provide a broad range of wayfinding planning, graphic design, and experiential branding for large-scale venues and public event projects.

Our preferred candidate has 12+ years of proven experience in a studio environment for large-scale public assembly and/or hospitality/entertainment venues. (Applicants without demonstrated experience in wayfinding will not be eligible for consideration).

Collaborating closely with clients to discover opportunities to amplify the character of a place, you’ll work with architects, interior designers, and branding professionals to develop cohesive experiential strategies.

What Your Day Could Consist Of:

Conceptualizing and designing signage systems that celebrate typography, brand, and 3D forms to clearly communicate information and make navigation easy.
Leading the creation of circulation and user journey maps that inform the spatial and operational design of venues.
Developing spatial strategies, sign location plans, wayfinding messaging, construction document models, and documentation packages.
Utilizing established standards and professional expertise to implement design revisions and respond to project-specific needs.
Overseeing quality assurance and quality control (QAQC) processes throughout design and construction.
Ensuring that intuitive navigation elements, sign systems and graphics are tailored to the needs of diverse users navigating dynamic, high-capacity venues.
Attending site visits as needed to assess and support the quality of implementation.
Representing Populous and lead meetings with clients and stakeholders to review designs and plans.

Requirements For Success:

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, CADTools, Adobe Acrobat), Sketch Up, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Demonstrated ability with 2D technical drawing, 3D visualization/modeling and rendering, specification writing, and technical detail drawing.
Knowledge of ADA compliance and venue safety protocols related to signage.
Comprehensive knowledge of design principles, fabrication techniques, and material applications including understanding of print production processes and substrates.
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Positive attitude, resourceful nature, and highly capable problem-solving ability.
Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team-oriented collaborative leadership capacity.
Proactive, communicative, and takes initiative, while also demonstrating strong collaboration and teamwork abilities to drive projects forward effectively.

Essential Qualifications:

12+ years of proven experience in a studio environment for large-scale public assembly and/or hospitality/entertainment venues
An accredited bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field.

Additional details:

Travel will be required (less than 10%).

Compensation:

The projected salary range for this opportunity is $108,000 - $135,000 annually, and may be more or less depending on skills, experience and education.

Populous offers a competitive salary and bonus packages. We strive to offer our staff the best benefits package in the industry, at the lowest cost to employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k, FSA/HSA, paid time off and continuing education benefits. Populous is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

No. 1 Most Innovative Company in Architecture by Fast Company

No. 1 Firm in Cultural on Interior Design magazine’s Top 100 Giants

No. 1 Architecture Firm in Cultural Facilities by BD+C

No. 1 Architecture Firm in Convention Centers by BD+C

No. 1 Architecture Firm in Performing Arts and Concert Venues by BD+C

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