Principal Graphic Designer

Description:

What You Will Do

• Provide support to various Environmental Graphic design projects by assisting in project design development and technical documentation
• Prepare Signage design information and documentation
• Provide design documentation in the form of illustration, photographs, scaled images, research and documentation on assigned projects
• Perform various basic technical tasks and documentation including plotting elevations, locating signs, reading and plotting floor plans, reading and plotting area development plans
• Provide support to the project team for design and implementation of assigned projects; support implementation of design intent as a member of the project design team
• Develop varied Environmental Graphic and Sign Design solutions for project work at all stages of assigned projects from concept design through the preparation of construction documentation
• Ensure that the creative intent is achieved by successfully integrating sign design with other fields and components of the facility exterior, interior and area development
• Prepare specific deliverables including, but not limited to: locating signs on base sheets and elevations; material call outs; drawing packages to describe the sign's look and fabrication, Production art; etc.
• Ensures consistency to department/divisional Standards of Practice
• Develops Graphics scope/program and leads implementation of design intent as a member of the project design team and supports consistency to established project strategies, schedules and budgets
• Support Environmental Graphic Design in collaboration with other ED&E fields, Creative, Show/Ride, Design & Production and Operating partners
• Support implementation of project goals/objectives through problem-solving and development of Graphic design solutions
• Answer questions during sign construction bid process and respond to and resolve field issues and questions
• Responsible for environmental graphic design for large or highly complex projects, or such projects that require advanced technical specialty, e.g. sign code requirements, construction knowledge, materials application and specifications
• Lead the development of Graphic Signage fabrication and/or manufacturing specifications
• Primary responsibility for coordination and communication of Graphic design issues with the project lead; support implementation of project goals and objectives through specific problem-solving and development of design solutions
• Establish Graphic design standards for a project and monitor design team to ensure adherence to department/divisional Standards of Practice
• Lead development of graphic scope as it relates to code required signage for domestic and international projects
• May act as the functional leader as noted in the Manager level

Required Qualifications & Skills

• A minimum of 12 or more years in practice, and: a minimum of 5 years leading a team of designers in the design of Environmental Graphics and Signage for a wide variety of facility types
• Environmental Graphic Design practice
• Construction phase experience including the submittal/shop drawing review process and on-site field inspections
• Demonstrated proficiency in planning, budgeting, and leading a team of Environmental Graphic Designers

Education

• BA/BS degree from an accredited program or equivalent work experience required