Experiential Graphic Designer II

$50,000 - $65,000/Yr

CBRE - Helena, MT

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Helena, MT

Real Estate

About the position

As an Environmental Graphic Designer II at CBRE, you will play a pivotal role within our Design Collective studio, contributing to a variety of projects that utilize established design methodologies to create impactful environmental graphics. Your work will be essential in translating our clients' goals and values into visual messages and spatial designs that resonate with their audiences. You will collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams, including architects and interior designers, to develop innovative design concepts that enhance physical spaces across various sectors such as civic, hospitality, retail, and workplaces. In this role, you will engage in strategic planning sessions, delivering design solutions that encompass a wide range of graphics, branded environments, signage, and wayfinding projects. Your ability to communicate ideas effectively will be crucial, as you will present your concepts to clients and team members, ensuring that the client's brand and design aesthetic are consistently applied across multiple mediums. You will also be responsible for overseeing the technical aspects of your designs, guiding them through to final production and installation, while ensuring they integrate seamlessly with architectural plans. This position requires a designer who is not only skilled in graphic design but also possesses strong interpersonal and communication abilities. You will need to be comfortable working in a collaborative environment, drawing at scale, and navigating architectural documentation. Staying updated on emerging technologies and industry trends will be vital, as you will be expected to share your insights with the team. A strong work ethic, flexibility, and a positive attitude are essential traits for thriving in this fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop creative up-front design concepts, environmental graphics, signage, wayfinding, and compelling experiences for physical spaces.
• Participates in strategic planning sessions and delivers projects across diverse markets including civic, hospitality, retail, restaurants, and workplaces.
• Delivers design solutions for a wide variety of graphics, branded environments, signage, and way-finding projects that meet project goals, including scale, timeframe, and budget.
• Communicates ideas clearly in client presentations and to the team, demonstrating the ability to apply a client's brand and design aesthetic across multiple mediums and cohesive systems.
• Develops and executes technical understanding to final production and through fabrication/installation, ensuring integration with spatial designs and architectural plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Architecture, Visual Communication, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of post-graduate and directly relevant work experience in environmental graphics.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), CADTools, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, adept at working with integrated teams of architects, interior designers, and other creatives.
• Ability to effectively present information and solve problems involving multiple options.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• A strong sense of materials, fabrication, and construction within a built environment, with typography and illustration skills being a huge plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Skills in Revit, SketchUp, After Effects, and Adobe Premiere are a significant advantage.
• A professional who is plugged into emerging technologies and industry trends, with a strong desire to share knowledge with the team.

Benefits

• 401(K)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance