Senior Technical Experiential Graphic Designer

SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future. 

SmithGroup is looking for a Senior Technical Experiential Graphic Designer to join our team. 

Working with us you will:

• Lead and mentor a team of designers in the development and production of experiential graphics and signage projects by advancing conceptual designs into resolved production-ready solutions.


• Spearhead the production of comprehensive design intent documentation sets including technical detail drawings, location plans, message schedules, and project specifications. Ensure rigorous quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) standards are met.


• Maintain documentation standards and quality control throughout project development.


• Collaborate effectively within our integrated firm, across all disciplines, following standard protocols and workflows established.


• Identify risks early in the design process and develop practical solutions while maintaining design integrity.


• Serve as the primary point of contact for construction administration, leading coordination with fabricators, managing RFIs, and upholding the highest standards of installation quality.


• Collaborate with the Director and/or Project Manager to write scopes of work and manage project budgets, staffing hours, and schedules across the discipline.


• Manage priorities across multiple concurrent projects and across multiple time zones.


• Provide guidance and training to junior staff on projects.

The ideal candidate has:

• A bachelor's degree in graphic design, industrial design, interior design, architecture or equivalent.


• Minimum 15 years of profesionnal experience with strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end involvement in experiential graphic design, signage, and wayfinding projects.


• Experience working within an architectural firm or multidisciplinary design practice.


• Project experience in education, healthcare, civic, government, cultural, or corporate environments.


• Proven expertise in preparing detailed drawing packages for EGD and signage projects, including location plans, message schedules, elevations, and comprehensive documentation.


• Strong project management skills, with the ability to oversee and deliver multiple projects simultaneously.


• Excellent communication skills to coordinate effectively with architecture, interiors, and fabrication teams.


• Advanced proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, CADTools, Sketchup/Rhino/other 3D modeling software, Enscape, Revit, BIM 360, and Bluebeam.


• Advanced proficiency in material specifications, sustainable materials a plus.


• Expertise in ADA signage requirements and accessibility standards.

At SmithGroup, we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching, tuition reimbursement program, one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $104,000 to $123,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year. To be considered for this role, please create a profile and apply! 

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected].