The Signage + Wayfinding and Experiential Graphic Designer will work closely with the ExD team to support the larger architecture and interior design teams in the strategic design and development of signage and wayfinding systems, environmental graphics, placemaking and identity programs for healthcare, corporate, hospitality, and retail projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work as an integrated member on a team of architects and interior designers to holistically design and integrate your ideas into built spaces.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders such as clients, architects and interior designers to conceptualize and deliver solutions for experiential, branded spaces and develop brand identity and wayfinding signage systems.
• Design wayfinding signage and graphics for interior and exterior spaces.
• Multi-task, with the ability to be both creative in the design of ExD features, environmental graphics, wayfinding signage, and brand identity programs, as well as possess the organizational skills to create, document, and manage large scale graphic and Signage Design Intent packages, Locations Plans, and Message Schedules.
• Be proficient in understanding architectural plans, sections and elevations.
• Stay up to date on AODA accessibility requirements and legibility standards, as well as working knowledge of typical Fire and Building code criteria in regard to signage.
• Prepare production-ready artwork for a variety of applications.
• Attend internal and external meetings as required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Environmental Design, Architecture Program or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in graphic design, signage, wayfinding, environmental graphic design, or similar experience.
• Experience in architecture, interior design and wayfinding is an asset.
• Proficiency in graphic design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Proficiency in SignAgent an asset
• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, Revit) an asset
• In-depth knowledge of AODA, Accessibility, Fire Safety, and Building Code standards and guidelines related to signage in the built environment.
• Strong understanding of fabrication techniques, materials, and finishes.
• Experience with planning, documentation, and management of environmental graphics and wayfinding projects for various project types and scales.
• Understanding of scale and scale drawings.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work collaboratively with integrated teams of architects, interior designers, and other stakeholders.
• Strong time management, organizational, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
• Initiative and desire to learn as well as open and receptive to coaching, ability to assimilate feedback and learn quickly from it.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for the job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefit of working at B+H

People represent our most valued asset. By investing in our employees, we are also investing in the ongoing success of our company. We pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive, People First benefits package to promote health and wellness, enhance work/life balance and ensure long-term stability for our employees and their families.

• Hybrid work arrangements with a combination of working in the Toronto Studio and remotely.
• Competitive salary based on experience and industry standards.
• An excellent employer paid Extended Health & Dental Benefit, Life, and AD&D.
• Employee Wellness Program.
• Referral bonus program.
• Company’s perks/discounts (i.e Goodlife, perkopolis etc.).
• You will be exposed to an open, ‘continuous learning’ environment (i.e. lunch & learn) where professional development and career progression is encouraged.
• You will work within a dynamic, driven, high-achieving, close-knit, and fun-loving team.
• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging.

About Us – B+H and Surbana Jurong Group (SJ Group)

B+H is a global, award-winning consulting and design solutions firm founded on a legacy of 70 years of creating bold and inspiring places for people. With a broad spectrum of sectors and services, we leverage the core skills of globally collaborative transdisciplinary architecture and design practice to understand, create, and articulate transformative solutions for the most complex and challenging projects. The global B+H design team includes 400 architects, urban designers, landscape architects, interior designers, organizational design and biomimicry specialists, place experience designers, researchers, analysts, and brand strategists. We are curious place makers, strategists, storytellers, and creative human beings who believe in embracing change and challenging the status quo to deliver resilient, healthy environments that make positive contributions to their communities characterized by vibrant human experiences. We work together as one of eight world-renowned sister firms, owned by the Surbana Jurong Group, recognized and awarded as a collective of problem solvers for the built environment, continually reimagining ways to create smart and sustainable futures.

At B+H we push the limits of creativity by acknowledging humanity in the creative process. We believe in letting things get a little messy while we let our minds explore the bounds of what’s possible. Once we’ve found something truly new, then we reassemble it into a well-executed project our clients expect from us. We strongly believe in creating a safe environment backed and driven by HR and Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging mandates to enable the best working, learning, and playing environment for our staff.

For more information on our firm, please visit https://bharchitects.com/en/

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for the job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Equity, Diversity Inclusion and Belonging have always been at the core of our values at B+H. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds. B+H is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Individual accommodation will be provided for applicants with disabilities who meet required qualifications. Please advise us at any time during the recruitment process.