Senior Project Designer

Cygnus Design Group is a way finding and environmental graphic design firm with offices across Canada. We improve how spaces are understood and experienced through design—empowering people to access important services, engage with their surroundings, and connect to what matters. Find out more about our work nus.group

The Senior Project Designer contributes to projects for hospitals, college/university campuses, corporate environments, cultural groups and public organizations. This role requires strong planning, design, and production experience to plan and design complex signage and way finding programs. Awareness of production techniques, materials, and finishes is expected. At this level of seniority, we expect staff to be able to lead small-to-mid-sized projects and collaborate with project teams throughout our four offices.

Open to candidates in Calgary, Toronto, Vancouver, and Victoria.

• Design concepts for way finding and environmental graphics programs.
• Contribute to and execute design direction and strategy with minimal oversight.
• Lead site assessments, visitor needs assessments, and engagement activities.
• Lead location planning and mapping exercises for way finding programs.
• Solve complex technical challenges and troubleshoot design issues.
• Develop elevation drawings and spec materials and finishes for signage outcomes.
• Create and refine message schedules and construction packages
• Manage and oversee vendors during fabrication and installation to ensure outcomes that uphold the integrity of the design intent.
• Represent Cygnus professionally while building strong client relationships and managing project budgets, schedules and expectations.
• Mentor junior team members by providing guidance, constructive feedback, and support for their professional development.

• 10+ years of direct experience working in a way finding and signage related design firm.
• Degree/diploma from a recognized university or college in a design related field, such
• Excellent sense of visual and industrial design, creative thinking, and problem solving.
• Proven experience in a design role on mid to large scale initiatives.
• Excellent organization skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
• Ability to set and maintain project schedules and proactively make changes.

• Proficiency in Mac OS & G Suite tools.
• Expert with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Competency in 3D rendering software, CAD, or Revit is an asset.
• Salary
  : $75,000 - $87,000 CAD (commensurate with experience)
• Benefits
  :
  Health and dental benefits after a 3-month probationary period.