Environmental Graphic Designer (Senior)

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As an Environmental Graphic Designer at Acrylicize, you will contribute to the entire lifecycle of a project, from concept to completion, working closely with the wider Design Team, Production Team, and fabrication partners. This role requires a conceptual thinker that can confidently articulate their ideas and bring them to life in a diverse range of spaces. Previous experience in illustration and environmental graphic design is crucial, and we’d love to see examples of these projects and your creative process in your portfolio. Your Creative Process We give Designers the freedom and space to play; there are client deliverables to meet within our Creative Process, but how you get to these is up to you. Our Creative Process Phase 1: Discover – Understanding the brief, the client and the space; researching themes and narratives to inspire the designs. Phase 2: Design – Creating concepts derived from the chosen theme for the space. We call these idea cards, they are loose, sketchy and conceptual. The chosen ideas are then refined further. Phase 3: Develop – Developing the chosen ideas, considering materiality and creating fully formed designs ready to be artworked, fabricated and installed. Phase 4: Detail – Oversight of sampling and technical process to ensure vision comes to life together with the Production Team. Phase 5: Deliver – (PM Team) A typical week for an Environmental Graphic Designer might include:
Heading to site to get a feel for a space and meet a new client Working with a Design Director on 2-3 projects across the week, ranging from one‑off reception pieces through to working with a team on large schemes with multiple artworks Reviewing and developing ideas with the Global Creative Director Presenting your ideas to a number of different clients and key stakeholders Researching themes, sketching conceptual idea cards and finalising designs ready to hand over to the Production Team Providing mentorship to more junior members of your project team
You must have: Requirements & Skills
A degree in Graphic Design or equivalent A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Graphic Designer Hands‑on experience working on environmental design projects (environmental branding, architecture, signage or similar) Experience working with wayfinding systems would be advantageous Ability to demonstrate critical thinking Ability to meet deadlines under pressure Ability to carry out tasks independently and efficiently Great attention to detail A keen interest in learning and mentoring junior studio members Excellent organisational skills that support the rest of the team and align with studio standards Strong written and verbal communication skills A passion for quality in every endeavour Excellent team player attitude Consistency in quality of work across projects and stages Willingness to listen to feedback and use it to improve A hunger to constantly improve the studio’s output Excellent knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite 25 days holiday 1 additional day of holiday per year of service (up to 30 days) Private healthcare (from 6 months service) 4% matching pension (from 3 months service) Hybrid working, from the studio Tuesday‑Thursday with Monday and Friday optional remote Half a day per month for creative pursuits Enhanced maternity and paternity policies
Acrylicize is proud to be a certified B Corporation, reflecting our commitment to using business as a force for good. We are seeking individuals who are not only excellent at what they do but who also believe deeply in sustainability, social responsibility, and community impact. We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, disability, national origin, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital or civil partnership status, veteran status, pregnancy, or maternity. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Location:
Greater London
Job Type:
FullTime

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