Intermediate​/Senior Experiential Graphic Designer

Design with Impact.

That’s more than our purpose. It’s Unity’s promise.

Unity Design Studio is a B Corp certified practice shaping spaces where people live, learn, gather, and grow. We believe in design that serves people, strengthens communities, and leaves the world better than we found it.

We lead by questioning, exploring, and imagining new possibilities.

We serve by listening deeply and designing with care for people and place.

We deliver by bringing vision to life with craft, clarity, and integrity.

Our studios evolve because our people do. We seek those who push, question, and reach, because that’s where the most meaningful work happens. It comes from people who are hungry to learn, open to challenge, and bring purpose to what they create.

Collaboration keeps that energy alive. We work hard, laugh often, and keep pushing for better, because the world needs more than buildings. The world needs people who believe in what they build.

Join us. Let’s Design with Impact.

We are seeking an intermediate to senior Experiential Graphic Designer / Architect (Experiential Design) to lead the design and integration of experiential and environmental graphics into our architectural projects. You have a strong understanding of how architecture and graphic design intersect historically and today. You bring excellent communication skills, can mentor others, and thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

• Lead the development, detailing, and implementation of signage, way finding, and environmental graphic projects.
• Develop comprehensive way finding strategies, message schedules, and signage location plans.
• Collaborate closely with architects, interior designers, and project stakeholders to integrate graphics into building design and site planning.
• Create conceptual renderings, artwork, graphic materials, and design intent specifications.
• Oversee projects to ensure compliance with defined goals, brand standards, and quality expectations.
• Meet with clients and suppliers to develop effective working partnerships and lead client-facing design presentations.
• Assist in budgeting, scheduling, and defining project expectations for experiential design deliverables.

• Provide quality oversight through all project phases to ensure design intent is carried through to fabrication and installation.
• Apply strong knowledge of typography, colour, materials, and fabrication techniques to ensure lasting, high-quality outcomes.
• Promote best practices through continuing education and integrating lessons learned.
• Be accountable and take personal responsibility for your work.

• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior designers and co‑op students.
• Support and help foster the studio culture, goals, and strategic plan.
• Assist the Principals in building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and consultants.
• Contribute to the day‑to‑day operations and collaborative environment of the studio.

• Degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Experiential Design, Architecture, or related field.
• 5–7 years of professional experience in experiential/environmental graphic design or architectural integration.
• Portfolio demonstrating signage, way finding, and experiential design projects.
• Knowledge of signage and way finding production techniques, materials, and installation methods.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Microsoft Office. Familiarity with Revit, Blender, or Sketch Up considered an asset.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including client presentations.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Passion for the intersection of architecture and graphic design, with knowledge of their shared history and evolution.
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to a vehicle for site visits.

• An opportunity to work for the highest‑ranking B Corp certified architectural firm in Canada.
• A competitive salary with advancement and growth opportunities.
• Extended Health Benefits (Health, Life, and Dental).
• Professional association fees paid by Unity (OAA, RAIC, RGD, SEGD).
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