The Visual Experience Designer primarily assists in the design and production of a wide range of print graphics for physical environments, exhibitions, and experiences. This role also contributes to early creative concept and cross-disciplinary design development phases, ensuring that an established design intent and graphic system are cohesive through production.
A sharp eye for design details, a collaborative communication style, and a highly organized work ethic are essential. This role offers a great opportunity to learn new skills and apply them across a range of fast-paced, exciting, cross-disciplinary projects.
Requirements
- Help build and apply cohesive graphic systems across project phases and deliverables—visual guidelines to typicals; elevations to installation guides, and more
- Quickly visualize and present clear design ideas, directions, and iterations with curated visual references as needed
- Photoshop and enhance spatial views supplied by Physical Design, ranging in fidelity and style
- Retouch, up-res, and resize a range of design assets for production (print and media)
- Design and prepare a wide range of production-ready print graphics for physical environments—everything from large-scale immersive graphics to small artifact labels, and more
- Assist in creating design guidelines and detailed installation guides for fabricators and partners
- Collaborate and effectively communicate with printers, vendors, and fabricators as needed
- Ensure design accuracy and quality through production
- Conduct frequent and rigorous internal print tests; prepare designs for reviews in Studio
- Help maintain and organize systems for reviewing samples and proofs
- Help maintain centralized project databases
- Convey clear status of all files and tasks; help ensure assets are coded, accurate, and organized
- Ensure project files are structured and organized consistently on the shared Studio server
- Expand and maintain knowledge of current print production materials, techniques, and processes
- Assist in designing and maintaining clear presentation decks
- Contribute to personal growth and support peers’ development
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or equivalent experience
- 2–3 years of professional design experience for physical environments/exhibitions
- Excellent typographic and layout skills
- Experience creating graphic systems and design guidelines
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
- Strong Photoshop skills (e.g., creating high fidelity visuals, retouching, resizing, up-resing, etc.)
- Figma skills
- Illustration skills (strongly preferred)
- Familiarity/experience with Google Slides and/or Keynote
- Familiarity/experience with CAD, Rhino, Blender, or other 3D visualization tools is a plus
- Familiarity/experience with After Effects, Cinema 4D, or other motion design tools is a plus
- Familiarity/experience with Airtable or other project management software a plus
- Collaborative, proactive, and effective communicator—excellent visual and verbal skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while working with a range of interdisciplinary teams
Additional Requirements
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally
- Eligibility to work in the United States
- Ability to work onsite in our NYC studio (hybrid)
- Primary Residence in the NY Tri-State (NY/NJ/CT) area or D.C. Tri-State (DC/VA/MD) area
Salary: 70K to 80K (contingent on experience)
Benefits
Local Projects offers to its Full-Time employees Health/Dental/Vision, FSA, 401k, access to short-term and Long Term Disability Insurance as well as a generous PTO package.
Local Projects is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We believe that a range of perspectives strengthens collaboration and enhances the experiences we create together.
We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, including those from historically underrepresented communities, as we seek to attract talent from diverse backgrounds across all levels of our organization.
Local Projects is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, citizenship, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All applicants will receive consideration for employment based solely on qualifications, experience, and business needs.
