Senior Visual Communications Designer

JRA-Part of RWS Global is a leading force in the themed entertainment industry, dedicated to creating immersive experiences that captivate audiences worldwide. With a rich history of innovative projects, we are seeking a Senior Visual Communications Designer  to join our team.
The Senior Visual Communications Designer will play a crucial role in translating our client’s vision, identity, and story, into visitor experiences through graphics and environmental graphics design. The ideal candidate possesses an expertise in graphic design and visual communications in experiential-built environments and entertainment.
Responsibilities

• Engage in the creation and collaboration within dynamic two and three-dimensional spaces, bringing a unique and imaginative touch to each project.
• Conceptualize, benchmark, and establish the distinctive visual identity of spaces, contributing to the overall ambiance and atmosphere.
• Foster continuous communication with design leadership throughout project lifecycles, ensuring seamless coordination from design inception to fabrication and final installation.
• Contribute to the creation of compelling project design presentations, graphics, and documents, supporting effective communication with clients.
• Maintain a comprehensive design approach by facilitating coordination among internal teams, external vendors, consultants, and freelancers, providing clear and timely guidance.
• Offer constructive feedback and collaborate with project design directors to ensure the delivery of outstanding creative output and flawless execution.
• Research, define, and develop materials and methods for design work, ensuring seamless collaboration with production designers to translate design intent into fabrication reality.
• Articulate and convey designs to various organizational levels both within and outside the company, demonstrating proficiency in written and oral communication and a willingness to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Demonstrate a well-developed understanding and application of design strategy, incorporating color, form, hierarchy, typography, imagery, materiality, and various design methods.
• Create and apply graphic systems to a variety of entertainment project types, exhibit, sports, brand, and experience design projects with an eye for detail and accuracy.
• Possess familiarity with the architectural process, including the ability to interpret construction documents, elevations, plans, and shop drawings.

Please Note: While this is an accurate and comprehensive description of the role, the above Roles & Responsibilities are not an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the position, and may require additional tasks be performed as assigned
Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communications required.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience as senior project designer in a professional studio organization or design company.
• Must have proven exhibit design, entertainment, branding, and environmental graphic design experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Microsoft Office (Word, and Excel), Microsoft Teams. Keynote software and CADtools for Illustrator experience is a major plus.
• Experience in three-dimensional design and environmental graphic design, exhibit design, theme park design, wayfinding, branding, entertainment theming, with knowledge of content management and digital asset management systems.
• Strong organizational skills required to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines. (i.e., organizing, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making) necessary for effective design and project management.
• Experience in collaborating across geographical and organizational boundaries is a valuable asset.
• Strong understanding of entertainment and exhibit construction and materials graphics production and fabrication techniques for both interior and exterior applications.
• Candidate and portfolio and will be assessed on creative excellence, storytelling, problem-solving and technical mastery.

A valid passport for the duration of employment for all travel-related roles. Proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (or proof of exemption) will be required.
Company Benefits
Progressive PTO, Commuter benefits, Health benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision, paid parental leave, 401k, Employee Enrichment Program, Summer Fridays
Estimated Start Date: ASAP
Status: Mobile (3 days in office, 2 days remote)
Salary: Competitive salary 
Diversity and Inclusion Statement 
DIVERSE IS WHO WE ARE
Way more than a box to check, diversity is core to RWS Global culture. We value it, promote it, protect it and hire it. All differences are welcome here. We know for a fact that each employee’s individual background, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression and capabilities are a contribution to our culture, as well as our reputation and achievements.
So bring all of who you are, no questions asked.