Job Opening for Environmental Graphic Designer (3 years experience) in A&E Design (Bozeman, MT 59715)

A&E Design is seeking an environmental graphic designer with unlimited creativity and determination to join our team of innovators in Bozeman, MT. We are more than 80 diversely talented professionals committed to client satisfaction, quality design, and improving the world around us. We don’t just provide a service—we develop creative solutions for all design challenges within any given project. Your role will be critical to helping our diverse clients enhance their brand experiences, especially as they translate to the built environment. If you are a creative problem solver who loves to graphically bring brands to life and desires to do it alongside the best design staff in the northwest, we invite you to apply.

Your skill set.

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, environmental graphic design, architecture, or a related field
Minimum 3 years of professional experience
Expertise with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), CAD Tools
Working knowledge of SketchUp and Revit preferred
Strong communication, presentation, and analytical skills
Understand and manage client and internal workplans and budgets to meet the expectations for hours and deliverables
capable of pushing limits to explore creative possibilities when appropriate
Exceptional design sense while integrating messaging, color, imagery, typography, and more into graphics
Deep understanding of branding and how to translate brand strategy into environmental design
Enhance brand experiences through the development of 2D and 3D designs and media from small to building scale
Fluency of location plans, message schedules and signage packages
Comprehension of architectural scales, sections, plans, and elevations with the ability to visualize environmental graphics in two and three dimensions
Understanding of finish materiality, installation techniques, and construction methodology
Diverse knowledge of code, standards, and construction processes related to signage and wayfinding implementation
Ability to oversee an iterative design process that helps solve problems for clients and their stakeholders
Passion for design and architecture, fueled by a desire to innovate and challenge convention
Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident, or possess a work visa to legally work in the U.S.

A day in the life of an environmental graphic designer.

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary design team to understand needs of A&E Design’s diverse client base and determine innovative, successful environmental graphic solutions
Support the design director and collaborate with a team of designers, architects and fabricators
Meet with clients to determine project goals and develop ongoing relationships (pulled from above)
Evaluate design plans, including blueprints, renderings, and/or schematics, to identify the most effective wayfinding and signage strategies
Conduct research and/or site visits as needed to understand design needs and visualize possible solutions
Work at a fast pace to conceptualize and design a variety of two- and three-dimensional graphic deliverables, fostering innovation where possible and appropriate
Prepare production-ready artwork for three-dimensional, print, and/or digital placements and work with vendors as needed to deliver creative materials for implementation
Coordinate project goals and design intent with awarded Fabricator; review shop drawings, layouts, and samples; participate in punch walks to ensure standards were met.

Perks of the work.

You simply won’t find a group of individuals more talented, dedicated, or fun than the movers-and-shakers at A&E Design. We are proud of our dynamic workplace culture and virtually no turnover in nearly 50 years since our firm was established. That’s why we’re always looking for new ways to reward our staff for their hard work and loyalty.

Some of the perks of working at A&E Design include:

Competitive salary package with full benefits
Annual bonuses
Generous paid personal leave
401K and Roth with profit sharing
Group health, dental, vision, and disability insurance cost shared at 75%/25%
$50,000 of group life insurance
Basic long-term care insurance
Health savings account
Employee wellness program
Opportunities for advancement
A kickass culture with frequent staff excursions and events, like an annual trip to Chico Hot Springs, happy hours, and holiday parties

Create impact.

A&E Design is an integrated design firm with five offices in Montana (Billings, Missoula, Bozeman, and Kalispell) and in Seattle, Washington. We are a passionate, energetic team devoted to the architecture and design industries as well as the communities we serve. Our philosophy and holistic process challenges convention, blending architecture, interior design, construction administration, historic preservation, and graphic design into a comprehensive package for a wide range of project types.

This unique approach has earned us some prestigious recognition. As one of the fastest-growing firms in the AEC industry, A&E Design received its second Hot Firm Award from Zweig Group and won their Best Firm to Work For Award in 2021. We continue to heat up the competition by adding top-tier designers of all disciplines and creating truly impactful experiences. Join our team—we can’t wait to see what we create together in 2022, and beyond.

X marks the spot.

They don’t call Montana the “Treasure State” for nothing. Under the big sky is a veritable trove of breathtaking views, historical landmarks, and outdoor activities. Each A&E Design location offers staff easy access to nearby mountain ranges for skiing and hiking, battlefields and sites from the travels of Lewis and Clark, dinosaur digs, rivers and waterfalls, and so much more. There is truly something for everyone in the last best place. If you don’t have the map to find what you’re looking for, just ask a friendly local to point you in the right direction.