Experiential Graphics Designer

Do you want to be a strong advocate for great design in all its forms?

Are you happiest when working with scientists, engineers, and technical staff who are achieving new heights with distinct perspectives and proficiency in their domains?

Are you a creative and versatile graphic designer who loves bringing a visual order to complex topics and organizations?

Does your portfolio include a wide variety of design samples?

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.

Our Communications Department is seeking a highly skilled Experiential Graphics Designer to lead the development and implementation of creative design solutions for a variety of experiential design projects! Those in this role provide technical staff, Lab leaders, and our Lab engagement and public relations strategists with high-quality multimedia products.

As an Experiential Graphics Designer, your primary job responsibility will be creating visually compelling designs that effectively communicate APL's brand identity, enhance the user experience, and meet the needs of stakeholders. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects from conception to completion.

In addition you will...

• Lead the design and development of experiential graphics projects, including cross-campus building-wide storytelling, placemaking, informational signage, and wayfinding experiential design
• Create compelling and innovative design concepts that meet stakeholder needs while complying with APL identity guidelines
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure designs are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are completed on schedule and within budget
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, understanding their needs and goals to deliver high-quality design solutions
• Stay up to date on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in experiential graphics design

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Have a bachelor's degree in graphic design, experiential design, or a related field
• Have 4+ years of pure experiential graphics experience or 10+ years of graphic design experience with high experiential graphics exposure, with a portfolio of work that demonstrates expertise in branding, signage, wayfinding, and experiential design
• Have an understanding of architectural scales as well as the ability to interpret architectural and shop drawings
• Have experience in creating intent drawings to communicate materials, dimensions, design details, etc.
• Have familiarity working within a standards-based environment, to ensure consistency and continuity across multiple locations
• Have experience collaborating with broad project teams, including client stakeholders, project managers, fabricators and printers, architects, facilities managers, and other designers
• Have expertise in producing and coordinating deliverables such as diagrams, drawings, conceptual sketches, and client presentations
• Have light-to-moderate fabrication experience and a working knowledge of fabrication materials (acrylic, Sintra, UltraBoard, metal, wood, glass, etc.)
• Are proficient in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Any experience in CADTools is a plus but not required.)
• Have strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively
• Have excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and solutions to clients and team members
• Have strong attention to detail and a passion for creating exceptional design solutions
• Are able to obtain a Secret-level security clearance (If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.)

Why work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities athttp://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone's voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.