Job Description Arketype is an established multidisciplinary Design Consultancy specialising in Wayfinding and Exhibition Design.
Do you get excited by the details? Finding tricky new ways to do things, and following it through to the end?
We are an Adelaide-based business with a 20+ year history of high-quality project delivery.
From updating the South Australian Public Transport Authorities' transit signage to making the Vickers Vimy shine in its new home at the Adelaide Airport, we have even helped people hone their goal kicking skills at the Australian Sports Museum at the MCG.
Our work marries together Graphic and Structural Design, working alongside Curators, Project Managers & Architects to achieve robust, high-quality solutions.
We have a full-time position available for an exemplary Wayfinding, Graphic and Environmental Designer.
The ability to think three-dimensionally and have an understanding of materials, construction methods, and a high level of typographic skills as well as being able to read architectural documentation is desirable. The role requires a motivated, energetic designer with the ability to liaise with clients and communicate ideas clearly and confidently.
Salary offered: $85,000 - $90,000 (commensurate with experience)
The Position RequiresConsultation with the client and stakeholders to determine the design briefPerform investigations and evaluations to determine the essential communication requirements for design projectsGeneration of graphic design concepts for wayfinding, environmental, exhibition, and graphics elements to meet the design briefCreating designs using a range of approaches, including drafting, illustrating, picturing, and organizing layouts, to articulate the design ideaPresentation of the creative designs to the client and stakeholdersFormulation of wayfinding elements including typography, icons, messaging hierarchy and format, development of illustrative and pictorial elements as and when required to meet the required messagingPreparation of branding elements and typography hierarchy, story panels, and environmental elements for exhibitionsPreparation of typographical, supergraphic, and external signage/art elements for public interpretive signage projectsAid in the development of the wayfinding strategy to formulate the visitor journey, review the visitors' requirements and develop required signage elementsEffective management of projects including client liaison, presentations, meeting deadlines, and coordinating with sub-consultants or contractors.Discussing design approaches with clients, and stakeholders during internal design evaluation sessionsDetailing and documenting the finalized design for production, encompassing finished artwork, specification documentation, effective quality and revision controlEffective project filing and management for archival requirementsEffective utilisation of in-house project management software including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Outlook, and TeamsYou will be a major contributor to the graphic, environmental, wayfinding, and visual design style of current and future projectsYou will be a major contributor to the creative team in the development of current and future projectsYou will be a major contributor to the artistic direction of spatial elementsYou will provide the necessary skills including:Concept design and developmentDesign developmentDesign documentationMuseum/exhibition developmentBranding and graphic designSignage and wayfindingProduction managementSkills in Adobe CC Suite, Microsoft suite, web development, and project management toolsAdministration of your projectsAssist in the quoting/tender processProject managementClient liaisonGeneral day-to-day management activitiesFuture development of business opportunitiesYou will enhance the professional reputation of the companyThe position involves a great deal of autonomy and requires a self-starter.EssentialsBachelor of Arts Degree specialising in Visual Communications (Graphic Design) or equivalent plus at least 2 years' experience, or at least 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of qualificationAdobe Creative SuiteAbility to work independently and with creative directionStudio experienceHard workingPassionatePragmatism/problem-solving abilityHigh level of creativityAttention to detailGood time managementStrategic thinkingAny digital/web design experience will be viewed favourably in addition to the above essential skillsThe role is on-site at our North Adelaide Studio, working in a small team and is a full-time position.
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