Senior Designer

Entro is a recognized international place branding and experiential design firm with offices in Toronto, New York, Calgary, and Vancouver. At Entro, we value diversity of perspectives. Our multidisciplinary approach gives us an incredible appreciation for architecture, planning, and how graphic communications can connect people to place.Entro’s 80 plus-person team includes people with backgrounds in graphic and industrial design, fine arts, neuroscience, architecture, project management, engineering, and media. Our work gives places identity and meaning;
it makes complex placesnavigable;
and reveals the storiesof places from hospitals and transit hubs to museums, educational campuses, and throughout city centers. Our work has shaped peoples’ experiences of destinations around the world.At Entro, we understand our strength is our people. We believe that the key to our success is a vibrant culture that supports and nurtures our team members. As a design firm, we solve problems, create interest, and tell stories. We cherish curiosity, talent, collaboration, camaraderie, and hard work. We collectively celebrate our wins and learn from our losses.We offer a flexible work environment of ‘give and take’ to tend to our personal commitments and interests. We encourage our employees to be their best self, personally and professionally, so we can grow together. We are dedicated to innovation and collaboration. We encourage mentorship and we learn from each other, and with each other. We are compassionate about all that we touch;
at home, at work, and within our communities.Who We NeedOur Calgary office is looking for a
Senior Designer
who will be an integral part of the design team, responsible for leading the conceptualization, development, and execution of environmental branding and wayfinding initiatives.ResponsibilitiesDesign team leadership role in the design, development, detailing and implementation of signage, environmental graphics, identity, branding and print projects;
Support the Creative Director in leading the design team in creating conceptual renderings, artwork, and graphic materials and design intent specifications;
Meet with clients to assess project needs and lead client-facing design presentations;
Create wayfinding strategies, message schedules and signage location plans;
Build relationships withclients and suppliers to develop effective working partnerships;
Meet with design team and project management to determine project needs including budgeting, timing, and project expectations;
Provide necessary clientliaison support throughout all stages of the project;
Oversee projects to ensure compliance to defined goals and standards;
Nurture a design focus and encourage a vibrant and enthusiastic design office;
Mentor and support emerging design team members in project tasks and in their professional developmentQualificationsMinimum college diploma in graphic design or a similar field;
Minimum of 5 to 7 years professional experience;
a portfolio that demonstrates experience with various aspects of signage design work is a plus;
Previous experience in experiential graphic design, architecture, or industrial design firm setting;
Knowledge of signage andwayfinding production techniques is an asset;
Computer literacy and good working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), and Microsoft Office;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Initiative and desire tolearn;
Detail-oriented and ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment;
Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.Our People
– work with award winning, recognised industry leaders and best-in-class project teamsOur Projects
– work on exciting, high profile projects that are at the forefront of environmental design and placemaking across the worldOur Compensation
– Work for an employer that offers competitive pay, extended health and dental benefits as well as opportunities for career growth & developmentSalary Range – $80,000 – $95,000**Entro may use AI-assisted tools during parts of the recruitment process to help screen and assess applications**
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