Designer
San Francisco
Full-time
You are a creative Designer, passionate about creating design solutions that improve people’s experience of places.
We are a multi-disciplinary team of designers, urbanists, and planners with a global reputation for improving the experience of cities, destinations, transit systems, and airports.
We foster a dynamic and collaborative environment, where curiosity and originality are encouraged. You will be working with a highly experienced design team that brings together exceptional creative, academic, technical, and operational expertise.
About the role
We are seeking a dedicated and self-motivated designer with 3+ years of industry experience to join our team in San Francisco.
In particular, we would like to meet candidates who have an interest in design research and developing creative, user-centered solutions for placemaking, wayfinding, and information design projects. As part of this role, you will be working in San Francisco under the direction of Project Leads and Senior Designers in San Francisco and the UK.
A willingness to travel is desirable as projects are based in California and across the U.S.
Responsibilities
Lead and support design research activities
Conduct site surveys and analysis
Develop and visualize design concepts
Lead and support in user testing and prototyping
Support and assist with information planning
Develop information design solutions and graphic set-outs including; cartographic elements, maps, diagrams, and pictograms
Create artworks for physical, print, and digital products ready for production
Attend meetings with clients and project collaborators including engineers, architects, and fabricators
Present work to internal teams and project collaborators
Delegate to and oversee Junior Designers
What we can offer you
A competitive salary with opportunities for progression
20 days annual leave, plus public holidays
Private health cover
401(k) plan
Flexible working culture
A dynamic and collaborative environment, where curiosity and originality are encouraged and rewarded
Access to ongoing professional development
Casual smart dress is business as usual
Apple laptop
We are looking for
Degree level qualification/s in Graphic Design/Visual Communication/related field or equivalent work experience
Desire and enthusiasm to learn new skills and progress as a designer and a leader
Passion for developing design solutions that improve the everyday experience of places
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator and InDesign
Ability to use the Microsoft Office suite of programs
Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Knowledge of GIS software would be advantageous
To apply
Please email a Cover Letter, Resumé, reference details, current and/or expectations of starting salary/package, and your portfolio to info@cityid.com with ‘Designer, San Francisco, (your name)’ as the subject.
Salary will be tailored to reflect your level of experience. Please note, for this role we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in the U.S.
City ID is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring all employees and qualified applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you are interested but unsure if you have what we are looking for please contact us.