Mid-weight Wayfinding & Signage Designer @ Davenport-Campbell

Job Description
Davenport Campbell, a multidisciplinary design studio specialising in workplace interior environments, is seeking a Mid-weight Wayfinding & Signage Designer to join our in-house team at our Sydney CBD office.
About Davenport Campbell
Davenport Campbell has developed a reputation for being a leader in innovative workplace design and the repositioning of commercial office buildings.
Our focus is on building strong and lasting relationships rather than bouncing from one project to the next.
We are seeking a talented Mid-weight Wayfinding & Signage Designer who wants to be challenged, grow with the studio, push design boundaries, value our client relationships, and has a passion to do great things and own projects.
Employment Type
Full-time OR Contract
About The Role
Over the past five years, we have been developing our environmental, signage and graphics capability to the point that we have now formed an in-house team to support our workplace designers, and to provide a stand alone service that we offer to the market.
This role will primarily focus on the planning, strategy, and design and implementation of our Signage and Graphic projects.
At the heart of what we do is a strong belief that creativity, passion, and innovation are critical to the success of every project.
Key Responsibilities
Work directly alongside Head of the GraphicsAttend job briefs with senior members of Interiors teamWork on Wayfinding and Signage projects across the whole project lifespan from briefing and concepts through to documentation and installationProduce Signage strategy documents including implementation of Signage hierarchies and ability to templatise Signage SystemsLiaise with clients, consultants and suppliers as necessaryCollaborate within a teamManage a range of scale projects across multiple sectorsProduce specification documentation for Signage and Graphic projects, this includes the use of SignAgent software for location planningManage workflow of all jobs assigned. Alert the Head of Graphics and Project Lead of any changes in scope or deadlinesIdentify design issues that affect User and Signage functionality and offer graphic solutionsGraphic layout of signage and graphicsWork with senior team to produce tender and construction documentation of Signage projects
Competencies And Experience Required
3+ years industry experienceExperience on large-scale Signage projects including: Identification, Directional, Operational and Statutory SigntypesHigh-level design aestheticAdept at taking job briefs and notes during meetingAn architectural sensibility, skill, and experience desirableAbility to maintain a high-level production quality and output with every deadlineAbility to maintain quality control in print production, typography, shop drawing review and proofreadingProduction knowledge when it comes to implementing Signage and Graphic design conceptsProduction knowledge for the creation of artwork files for productionStrong communication skills – articulate, friendly, confident, and collaborativeStrong problem-solving skills in approaching each design task within the broader context of all ongoing project deadlines, rather than treating projects in isolationAbility to work efficiently and manage time across multiple projects at onceAbility to handle urgent requests and client demands in a calm mannerWork under pressure with simultaneous deadlinesAble to understand Architectural plans, Australian Standards, NCC and BCA requirementsSolid knowledge of Adobe Creative SuiteExperience with SignAgent is idealExperience with 3D Software such as Blender is idealExperience with MS Excel is ideal
Qualifications
Diploma, Degree or higher; or equivalent years’ experience in Graphic Design, Architecture
🟢 Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined 🟢
Key Responsibilities
🤝 Collaborating with the team📈 Managing projects📝 Producing documentation
Key Strengths
🛑 Signage design🎨 Graphic design📅 Project management💻 Adobe Creative Suite🖥️ 3D Software📊 SignAgent
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A Final Note: This is a role with Davenport-Campbell not with Hatch.