Senior Wayfinding and Experiential Graphic Designer - Two Twelve (NYC, NY)
At Two Twelve, we redefine the user experience in cities, hospitals, airports, universities, mixed-use real estate, and other user-focused public places. We are looking for a passionate and collaborative Senior Experiential Graphic Designer to be part of our ambitious team.
With roots in wayfinding and public information design, Two Twelve takes pride in creating innovative, multi-platform, future-thinking design systems that meet our client’s goals. Whether helping people find their way in cities, hospitals, transportation networks, and other dynamic public places or helping organizations share their institutional vision with stakeholders, we make complex environments and stories accessible to the public.
We know that our success depends on a team of people who share this passion. If you find inspiration in tackling complex information challenges in order to produce intuitive and thoughtful design solutions, we want to hear from you.
Two Twelve is a small 25-person firm, and designers are involved in all phases of the design process. Senior designers are also integral to the training and mentorship of junior designers.
What Your Responsibilities Will Be:
Work closely with the team’s Creative Director to strategize and execute project and deliverable goals
Collaborate with team members, clients, and design consultants to create detailed holistic strategies and drive designs from concept to completion
Distill concepts into narratives and prepare client presentations that advance the project goals
Lead the development and coordination of signage detail drawings, document specifications, and manage the construction phases of work
Take ownership of projects, flag stumbling blocks, and proactively identify and solve problems that arise during project work
Manage deadlines, share and delegate project responsibilities to maintain efficiency
Actively expand and develop skill sets to push the studio’s work in innovative ways
Travel for project meetings, fabrication, and installation review, when required
Minimum Qualifications:
4-year college degree (preferably a BFA in Graphic Design, industrial design, or interior architecture)
5+ years of work experience in experiential graphic design, specifically in signage and wayfinding; proven skills in developing and executing wayfinding strategies, producing design detail drawings and specifications, and managing the construction phases of projects.
Portfolio demonstrating a strong design sensibility, typographic skills, and systems thinking with a least 5 completed EGD projects
High level of experience with a variety of materials/methods required for signage fabrication and installation
Knowledge in national standards and best practices for ADA, fire and building code compliance for signage
A high level of proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and CAD Tools. Knowledge of SketchUp, Rhino, AutoCAD, Revit, and Sign Agent are a plus
We’re Looking for Someone Who:
Enjoys working collaboratively with other designers and independently when needed
Has an open and positive personality with a strong desire for continued learning and skills development
Enjoys problem-solving and can manage multiple projects, shifting priorities and multiple deadlines
Clearly articulates ideas verbally and visually and communicates confidently with clients and vendors
Is able to think conceptually and ideate/iterate solutions for design problems
Is detail-oriented and has a high level of organizational skills
If you have most but not all of the qualifications above, apply and tell us what you would bring to Two Twelve. If you have other skills we haven’t listed, we want to hear about those also.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Two Twelve offers competitive compensation packages. We deeply value the talent our teams bring to the table and believe that fair and equitable total compensation is part of our commitment to everyone that works at our firm.
Our generous benefits package includes medical, dental vision coverage, long and short-term disability, life insurance, 401K plan, flexible spending account, dependent care, generous and inclusive parental leave, commuter benefits, and professional development opportunities.
We encourage you to take time off to recharge outside the office with our generous Paid Time Off Policy, which includes vacation, personal and sick time. Two Twelve also offers summer Fridays in August, a winter break between Christmas and New Year, and paid holidays.
Two Twelve is currently working under a hybrid model with employees spending a minimum of 2 days in the office. Additional in-office days are encouraged for tasks that require a high degree of collaboration or access to studio resources. Fully remote positions may be considered for experienced candidates that are able to work east coast hours and are highly proficient with on-line collaboration tools.
To apply, email the following to jobs@twotwelve.com with the subject line “EGD 24 + Your Name”:
A brief cover letter explaining your interest in the position
Your resume
A website link or PDF of 8-12 portfolio samples
Salary expectations
Your availability
We offer compensation commensurate with relevant experience. This is a salaried and exempt position. Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview. No calls, please. We will only consider candidates authorized to work in the U.S.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Two Twelve is an equal opportunity employer and holds an NYC certification as a Minority and Women Owned Business. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and ensuring a fair and unbiased hiring process. We treat all qualified candidates with fairness and do not consider factors such as race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, pregnancy or parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws as determining factors in our selection process.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
