Senior Project Designer- Environmental Graphic Design

Rios Inc is seeking a Senior Project Designer for Environmental Graphic Design in Los Angeles, CA. The role involves leading projects from concept to completion, focusing on signage and wayfinding. Candidates should have 8-10 years of experience, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and knowledge of CAD tools. Strong project management and collaboration skills are essential. The position requires travel to project sites and is not remote.
Description

RIOS is an international design collective. We are actively in pursuit of wonder within the design of the built environment. We believe design is an act of optimism through which invention and ideas change the world. We practice interconnected design across architecture, placemaking, and landscape architecture to define design as a continuum.

We follow a process that begins with attunement, where program and context shape strong conceptual thinking to establish a holistically informed big idea through which we develop form, confirm function, and define experience as the basis on which to explore ecology, material, and tectonic expression. We are known for our bold solutions that are inclusive of the wider context and are ever mindful that an interdisciplinary approach to design brings about inclusive, resilient, and original solutions that ensure diversity and resilience.

We are seeking a Senior Project Designer to join our EXD team, leading the execution of multiple projects from concept through completion through design leadership, strong communication, and both independent and collaborative engagement. Our EXD team specializes in signage, wayfinding, and environmental/experiential graphics. Interested applicants should demonstrate a refined design aesthetic and the ability to mentor and guide project teams effectively.

The ideal candidate must possess the following skills:

Design & Technical Skills
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
• Working knowledge of CADTools
• Familiarity with Rhino or other 3D modeling tools is a strong plus
• Familiarity with SignAgent is a plus
• Strong typography, layout, and visual storytelling skills
• Ability to communicate concepts through hand sketching is a plus
• Experience designing for the built environment, including both 2D and 3D solutions

Fabrication, Construction & Technical Knowledge
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting architectural drawings
• Ability to produce design intent drawings, including fabrication methods and material specifications
• Comprehensive understanding of fabrication processes, installation techniques, materials, and construction specifications
• Thorough knowledge of ADA compliance, building codes and fire safety requirements related to experiential graphic design, signage, and wayfinding

Project Management
• Proven experience managing projects from concept development through construction administration, including shop drawing review and RFI responses
• Ability to develop and execute project work plans, including scope definition, strategy, deliverables, and staffing resources
• Strong project management, time management, and organizational skills with the ability to lead and manage multiple concurrent projects
• Ability to produce high-quality work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Collaboration & Communication
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills

Requirements
• A minimum of 8-10 years of professional experience in environmental/experiential graphic design, signage and wayfinding, or a related field
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Experience Design, Architecture, or a related field
• Travel to project sites as needed
• Work in person three days per week

Please include a portfolio (PDF) or a link to your website. Application without a portfolio will not be considered.