Senior Environmental Graphic Designer

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Do you want to cultivate an inclusive environment that encourages free expression and civil discourse? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens.

Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. We are part of the University System of Georgia and we are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Job : 294548

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

The Senior Environmental Graphic Designer works closely with University stakeholders to create innovative and compelling signage, way finding systems, visual designs, building identification, donor recognitions, school spirit banners, and environmental installations that align with the project's objectives and the KSU brand identity. The Environmental Graphic Designer (EGD) will combine graphic design expertise with a focus on developing effective way finding solutions that guide users through complex spaces, ensuring a clear and intuitive user experience while navigating the environment.

The EGD will serve as the project manager for multiple projects simultaneously and will collaborate with in-house construction project management staff on environmental graphics for non-capital and capital projects, while adhering to deadlines and ensuring deliverables meet quality standards.

• Responsible for developing and maintaining graphic design standards and guidelines for the University, ensuring consistency across various spaces and locations
• Creates digital prototypes and mockups to present design concepts to clients and University stakeholders for feedback and approval. Works within project budgets and provides cost estimates for proposals, materials, and production
• Procures and oversees the installation of a variety of two and three dimensional signs that identify, direct, inform, interpret and visually enhance the campus environment
• Able to make proper decisions on-site during installations
• Creates architectural floor plans and signage message schedules to determine the most effective placement of signage ensuring seamless integration of graphics with the overall space design
• Reviews construction drawings (in-house and outside consultants) to ensure consistency with overall plans and optimal use of design elements to achieve objectives
• Contracts with Environmental Graphic Design Consultants and signage vendors and reviews design documents and submittals to verify compliance with KSU Environmental Graphics Guidelines. Able to review and provide constructive feedback on fabrication drawings in the SD, DD and CD phases of the project
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in graphic design, environmental design, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture or related field from an accredited institution of higher education in related field

Required Experience

Eight (8) years environmental graphics related experience

Knowledge of ADA and building code requirements for environmental graphics

Ability to read and develop architectural plans and details related to environmental graphics

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and other 3D modeling (AutoCAD, Revit) and rendering tools.

Strong understanding of visual communication, typography, color theory and design principles

Preferred Educational Qualifications

An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience

Proven experience with production of interior /exterior signage and campus way finding plans, signage schedules
Direct experience collaborating with architectural firms on higher education building projects

Proposed Salary

The budgeted salary range is $90,240 to $104,000. Offers are based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Able to select appropriate materials and finishes for the graphics that align with the project's aesthetic, durability, and maintenance requirements
• Ability to work…