Environmental Graphic Designer Job at Toole Design in Kansas City

Toole Design Group is hiring a full-time Environmental Graphic Designer in Kansas City, MO. The role involves project management for wayfinding in public spaces, requiring collaboration with urban designers and engineers. Candidates should have 5+ years in graphic design, 3+ years in wayfinding, and a strong portfolio. The position offers competitive benefits and emphasizes a collaborative culture, seeking diverse applicants.
Job Description

Toole Design Group is seeking a talented full-time Environmental Graphic Designer in Kansas City, MO.

This role focuses on project management for public realm and active transportation wayfinding. The selected candidate will work collaboratively with urban designers, landscape architects, planners, and engineers to help users successfully engage with the built environment.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in graphic design and a passion for improving the built environment. They should have 5+ years of experience in graphic design or related field and 3+ years' experience in wayfinding. A portfolio demonstrating strong design skills is required.

As an Environmental Graphic Designer at Toole Design, you will be responsible for leading the design of standalone wayfinding projects or leading EGD tasks within larger trails and urban design projects. You will also support more general graphic design or visualization deliverables such as report design, engagement materials, or renderings.

The Graphic Design team is distributed across several offices, but the selected candidate will be based in the Kansas City office. The position offers a competitive salary and great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement, a health savings account (HSA), and a flexible spending account (FSA).

We are looking for someone who can bridge the gap between 2D and 3D design, using their knowledge of visual communication to help users understand and navigate their environments successfully.

At Toole Design, we have a collaborative culture where people of all backgrounds come together to share ideas and build better, more inclusive communities. We encourage everyone to apply, especially those from underrepresented communities.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, industrial design, landscape architecture, or related field from an accredited college or university and/or comparable work experience in lieu of a degree
• 5+ years of experience in graphic design, industrial design, landscape architecture, or other related field
• 3+ years' experience in wayfinding, including the preparation of design intent drawings demonstrating knowledge of fabrication techniques, relevant building/planning codes, and human-centered design
• A portfolio demonstrating strong design skills
• Proficiency in graphic production using Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience with CADTools, SignAgent, GIS, and/or Sketchup preferred
• Strong logic and writing skills that support the development of sign locations and messaging
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to balance multiple projects. Project management experience is a plus.