Experiential Graphic Designer V Job at CannonDesign in New York

Experiential Graphic Designer V

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About Our Role

The Experimental Graphic Designer V is a visionary professional who thrives on solving complex challenges and creates extraordinary, joyful work with optimism and empathy. You’ll work with renowned global brands—from commercial workplaces to healthcare and sports environments—to reimagine how their identity comes to life. You will partner with some of the industry's most talented interior designers and architects, leading as a subject matter expert, elevating spaces into unforgettable experiences that inspire and connect across the built environment. You will use your business acumen to guide and expand the Experiential Graphics practice. If you are fueled by curiosity, equipped with superior technical know-how, a natural leader and mentor, and passionate about transforming concepts into remarkable environments, this is your invitation to join our Living-Centered Design movement.

Here's What You'll Do

Leadership

• Lead conceptual and design development across multiple projects, including team workflow and process.
• Build and maintain client relationships and serve as a senior specialist in firm leadership.
• Engage clients through projects and new business, building relationships and expanding opportunities.
• Mentor design team on technical skills, business strategy, art direction, and storytelling strategies.
• Share the team’s work across internal and external platforms, including design award programs and social media.
• Translate clients’ needs and ideas into compelling concepts that express their mission and purpose.
• Guide business development and team growth, including marketing pursuits and internal team initiatives.

Creativity

• Execute a project from strategy to storyboard to final design acting as a project leader.
• Engage by using curiosity, empathy, and intuition to clarify complex ideas, visions and strategies.
• Design creative, highly detailed solutions across all media types that express a unique vision.
• Direct and provide oversight for documentation for a variety of design projects to include graphic programs, wayfinding and signage systems, donor recognition programs and interpretive exhibits.
• Explore compelling ways to spread CannonDesign’s Living Centered Design ethos and integrate best practices to the team and the firm.

Collaboration

• Manage projects and diverse project teams with creative and artistic direction from start to finish.
• Review and redline shop drawings and submittals throughout construction administration phases.
• Facilitate engagement during team calls and encourage lively design critique.
• Coordinate with vendors, fabricators, and outside consultants.
• Promote the team’s expertise and capabilities across CannonDesign’s network of disciplines and services.

What You'll Need

• Minimum Bachelor degree in Graphic Design, Architecture, or related design field.
• Minimum of 12 years of related experience.
• Exceptional design portfolio and strong background in a variety of markets with a focus on high‑end workplace environments.
• Strong typography skills.
• Robust communication skills and proven strategies for collaborating in fast‑moving, complex project teams.
• Strong knowledge of signage and wayfinding design and methodology.
• Deep understanding of all aspects of experiential design.
• Strong client leadership and technical leadership for production team: large, complex projects.
• Ability to perform work with a high degree of latitude.
• Must be a critical thinker, highly analytical, and possess strong business acumen.
• Proficient in project management.
• Attention to detail.
• Proficiency on Mac in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign required. Skills in Revit and SketchUp a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this position in the New York City office is $118,030 to $147,538 annually. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and receive a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, paid time off, flex‑time schedules, remote work options, a 401(k) plan and employee perk programs.

About Our Firm

CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We create and bring solutions to life to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and society. At the heart of everything we do is Living‑Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to truly reshape the world for the better.

About Working Here

• We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration.
• We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, supporting equity, diversity, and inclusion through our DEI Council and Employee Resource Groups.
• We value communication and transparency. If you have an idea or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.

Equal Opportunity Employment

CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. The firm prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other protected class. Retaliation against individuals who report harassment or discrimination is strictly prohibited.