We have an immediate opening for a Graphic Designer in ZGF’s New York City office. We seek a driven professional who desires an opportunity to grow their career in a collaborative, team-oriented design environment. Our firm thrives on multidisciplinary engagement, while practicing at the intersection of architecture, interiors, urban design, experiential graphic design, and fabrication. A successful candidate is self-motivated, curious, and brings an appetite to consistently “raise the bar.”

The current compensation range for this role is $70,000 to $110,000 annually, dependent on education and experience.

As a Graphic Designer, you will...

• Join an experienced, creative marketing team
• Develop, design, and creatively solve complex design challenges for print, presentation, web, and experiential graphics
• Be responsible for the design and production of graphics associated with the New York office and firmwide marketing and communications efforts, including: qualifications, proposals, diagrams, infographics, social media content, presentations, and templates
• Collaborate with project teams in branding, experiential graphic design, corporate identity systems, signage commissions, design guidelines, and design reports
• Advance projects with minimal oversight
• Maintain graphic assets for ZGF projects
• Update design knowledge by participating in professional organizations, researching technology and production techniques, and maintaining personal networks
• Engage in a consistent pursuit of innovation in order to raise the bar

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic arts or related design, with a minimum of 8 years of professional experience
• Experience in the architectural field or with environmental graphic design is a plus
• Excellent attention to detail
• Advanced experience and proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop) and PowerPoint is a must; working knowledge of database programs (Deltek Vision, Axomic OpenAsset) is a plus
• Strong conceptual graphic design skills
• Strong storytelling and problem-solving skills—the ability to distill multiple ideas into clear and compelling graphics
• Experience working with current and evolving digital technology and media, and printing and production techniques
• Ability to work quickly in a deadline-driven environment, respond to and prioritize multiple requests, be responsive to the time-critical nature of marketing deadlines
• Strong project management, organizational, and time-management skills
• Proficiency in review of design details, such as typography, alignment, and hierarchy
• Ability to work on PC platform
• Able to travel to other ZGF offices and/or client project locations as needed

Apply With:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Portfolio*

*Portfolios to be submitted for all design positions (Architecture, Interiors, Planning, Graphic Design, etc.). Applications without work samples will not be reviewed. Portfolios should be a link to URL or PDF attachment.

ZGF Architects LLP is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We invite qualified candidates to apply online posting cover letter, resume and portfolio.