Experiential Graphic Designer
Key Skills for This Role
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Design Strategy & Concept Development
Develop compelling experiential graphic concepts that support project goals, brand narratives, and user experiences.
Translate research, stakeholder input, and project vision into clear visual and spatial design solutions.
Participate in workshops, brainstorming sessions, and design charrettes to uncover authentic stories, cultural connections, and opportunities for placemaking.
Create concept presentations, visual narratives, mood boards, and design studies that communicate design intent.
Experiential Graphic Design
Design environmental graphics, branded environments, interpretive experiences, donor recognition programs, exhibits, and placemaking elements.
Develop visual systems that integrate seamlessly with architecture and interiors.
Apply strong graphic design principles, including typography, composition, color theory, imagery, and hierarchy, to create engaging and impactful experiences.
Produce presentation-quality graphics, renderings, diagrams, and visual communications.
Signage & Wayfinding
Design signage and wayfinding systems that improve navigation, accessibility, and user experience.
Develop sign families, messaging frameworks, and information hierarchies.
Read and interpret architectural plans, elevations, and site information.
Coordinate experiential graphic solutions with architectural and interior design teams.
Documentation & Implementation
Prepare design intent packages, drawing sets, schedules, and production documentation.
Coordinate with fabricators, vendors, consultants, and project teams to support implementation.
Participate in material research, mockups, prototype reviews, and installation oversight.
Review design deliverables throughout production to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with project goals.
Client & Team Collaboration
Present design concepts and work-in-progress reviews to project teams and clients.
Receive and incorporate feedback while maintaining design integrity.
Manage multiple assignments simultaneously while meeting project schedules and deadlines.
Collaborate across disciplines to create integrated, meaningful design outcomes.
Professional Growth
Stay informed on emerging trends, technologies, materials, and best practices within graphic design, branding, wayfinding, experiential design, and the built environment.
Contribute to the continued growth and evolution of LS3P's Experiential Graphic Design practice and the design culture of the firm at large.
Required Qualifications
3-8 years of professional experience in graphic design, experiential graphic design, environmental graphic design, branding, visual communications, or a related discipline.
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Experiential Design, Spatial Design, Architecture, or a related field.
Exceptional graphic design skills with demonstrated expertise in typography, layout, composition, color theory, visual hierarchy, and visual storytelling.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
Ability to communicate design ideas through sketches, presentations, diagrams, and visualizations.
Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a multidisciplinary design environment.
Willingness to travel periodically throughout the Southeast region.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience designing for the built environment, including signage, wayfinding, environmental graphics, exhibits, branded environments, placemaking, or architectural graphics.
- Familiarity with architectural drawings and design coordination processes.
- Working knowledge of ADA guidelines, accessibility standards, and experiential design best practices.
- Experience with SketchUp, CAD, Revit, Enscape, or similar visualization and documentation tools.
- Illustration, information design, motion graphics, brand design, photography, or other related creative skills.
- Experience presenting directly to clients and leading portions of project design efforts.
- Portfolio Expectations
- Candidates should submit a portfolio demonstrating strong graphic design fundamentals, including typography, layout, visual identity, storytelling, and concept development. Experience applying graphic design within physical environments, branded spaces, signage systems, exhibits, placemaking initiatives, or other experiential design projects is highly desirable.
- This role offers an opportunity to help tell the stories of people, places, and communities through thoughtful, integrated design. If you are a curious, creative, and collaborative designer who is passionate about visual communication and interested in shaping meaningful experiences within the built environment, we invite you to apply and be part of our evolving Experiential Graphic Design practice.
Life at LS3P
Together, we are building the skylines of the Southeast.
Our values articulate our beliefs and ground us in a common culture. They are the core of our practice, and reflect the “who” of our community.
EXCELLENCE is a beginning point
INTEGRITY is at the core of our decision making and actions
EMPOWERMENT with accountability makes better decisions
COLLABORATION leverages the best in everyone
BALANCE gives us fuel to do our best
STEWARDSHIP ensures a future
CARING for each other is what holds us together
We are made up of 12 offices that celebrate their own unique traditions, but we embrace a “one firm” attitude that unifies us.
LS3P’s Commitment To You
Ongoing engagement with fantastic design team members
To develop new skills and contribute to world-class projects
Participate in meaningful collaboration and research efforts
A competitive compensation and benefits package
Professional development allowance to toward educational opportunities
Leadership development and mentoring across sectors, markets, offices and the firm
Participation in community service and outreach occasions supporting local and national organizations
Flexibility and balance in your schedule
LS3P recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to equal opportunity and believe that inclusivity benefits us all. We actively seek and consider all qualified employment applications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexual preference, partnership status, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions and protected veteran status, status of participation in the U.S. Armed Services, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
About LS3P
LS3P is an architecture, interiors, and planning firm celebrating more than 60 years of design excellence.
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