Intermediate Experiential Graphic Designer
At a glance
Mid-level Graphic Design role at Som. New York · full-time · $70,000–$85,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Develop assigned parts of projects with guidance from project leaders, applying careful judgment and solving design problems
- Prepare presentation and contract materials, including diagrams, models, drawings, renderings and animations
- Shape concepts for your project area by combining design ideas with requirements from other disciplines
- Review teammates’ ideas constructively and coordinate your work with the project team
- Track task deadlines, apply technical strategies to design work and share knowledge with newer staff
What you bring
- A professional degree in graphic design, architecture, interior design or a related field
- At least two years of experience, or equivalent knowledge and skills
- Working knowledge of sustainable design principles, including LEED or another green-building rating system
- Proficiency with Adobe Suite and Google Workspace
- Strong spoken and written communication, along with effective interpersonal skills
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits a designer who can develop project work with regular direction and collaborate across disciplines. You’ll need to submit a portfolio as one PDF of 10-20 pages, no larger than 5 MB.
From the employer
At SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet. We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary teams with all the resources and diversity of a global firm. We value those who are passionate about excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration. Together we can achieve great things.
Success at SOM Means
● Ideas: We believe in a meritocracy of ideas. We look to everyone to actively contribute to the discourse in the firm.
● Knowledge: We believe that expertise is the result of lifelong learning. We are not expected to know everything, but rather to passionately pursue answers, develop new skills and deepen our knowledge.
● Product: We strive for excellence in the concept, quality, and delivery of our work.
● Individual: We value individuals who bring the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity in the way they work. Each person can develop and contribute their wealth of attributes, skills and knowledge to support the overall health of the firm.
● Team: We value the power of interdisciplinary integration. A positive team culture in which everyone collaborates openly towards common goals is essential.
● Firm: We have a history of making transformative contributions to the profession and our communities. We are constantly innovating and attempting to bring new approaches, solutions and processes to our work.
Position Responsibilities
● Contributes to the development of distinct portions of a project with regular supervision by Project Leadership. Exhibits initiative, process innovation, problem solving, and decision quality with a high attention to precision and accuracy at a task-specific level.
● Produces and coordinates presentation and contract deliverables such as diagrams, 3D models, drawings, renderings, physical models and animations.
● Effectively communicates internally through timely and appropriate written, oral, and visual means.
● Creates and innovates with a strong conceptual design ability. Integrates interdisciplinary criteria to effectively move forward the design of a portion of a project.
● Actively collaborates at a project team level by critically and constructively evaluating ideas.
● Demonstrates an intermediate understanding of building materials, systems, specifications, codes, details and construction techniques. Is able to enrich design concepts through technical strategies. Effectively uses appropriate tools to design and document at all project phases.
● Manages time and workload to meet project task deadlines and commitments with regular interaction and direction from Project Leadership. Shares knowledge with less experienced staff.
Minimum Qualifications
● Completion of a professional degree in Graphic Design, Architecture, Interior Design or a related field.
● Minimum 2 years of experience or equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
● Strong understanding of sustainable strategies and principles including familiarity with LEED or other green building rating systems.
● Strong interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
● Demonstrates proficiency in Adobe Suite, and Google Workspace. Familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, parametric and rendering software.
● LEED or other green building accreditation preferred.
Are you ready to join a team of creative professionals working on transformational projects around the world? Take advantage of this exciting opportunity to build a better future with SOM.
Compensation for this role is based upon experience, qualifications, location, and education and typically ranges from $70,000 to $85,000.
For more about SOM: www.som.com
Portfolios must be submitted for all design and project management positions (Architecture, Interiors, City Design, Graphics, etc). Applications without work samples will not be reviewed. Portfolios should be one PDF attachment, 10-20 pages, maximum 5 MB. Submit portfolios as part of your application in the section where the application asks you for your Resume or CV.
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