About Us
Cygnus Design Group is a wayfinding and environmental graphic design firm with offices across Canada. We improve how spaces are understood and experienced through design - empowering people to access important services, engage with their surroundings, and connect to what matters. Find out more about our work at www.cygnus.group
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Project Designer to contribute to wayfinding and environmental graphic design projects for municipalities, hospitals, universities, museums, and mixed-use developments. At this level of seniority, we promote autonomy on small-to-mid-sized projects, while providing a supporting role on mid-to-large-scale projects.
Open to full-time candidates in Calgary, Toronto, Vancouver, and Victoria.
To apply, please submit a cover letter detailing your salary expectations and a resume. Cygnus is currently receiving applications for more than one role with the intent to fill one vacancy based on the best available candidates. Additionally, please include a link to your website or a PDF showcasing your relevant work.
General Responsibilities:
- Perform site assessments, visitor needs assessments, and participate in engagement activities.
- Location planning and mapping for wayfinding programs.
- Design concepts for wayfinding and environmental graphics programs.
- Develop elevation drawings and specifications for signage outcomes.
- Create and refine message schedules and construction packages.
- Prepare, issue and present client-facing design documentation.
- Coordinate with signage production and installation vendors including review of shop drawings, attendance at site meetings, and deficiency reviews.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- 3+ years of environmental graphic design experience taking projects from concepts through to construction documentation.
- Degree/diploma from a recognized university or college in a design related field, such as graphic design, industrial design, or architecture.
- Excellent sense of visual and industrial design, creative thinking, and problem solving.
- Excellent organization skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
- Ability to set and maintain project schedules and proactively make changes where needed.
Software Experience:
- Proficiency in Mac OS & G Suite tools.
- Expert with Adobe Creative Suite.
- Competency in 3D rendering software, CAD, or Revit is an asset.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $60,000-$75,000 CAD (commensurate with experience)
- Benefits: Health and dental benefits after a 3-month probationary period.
How to Apply
Please submit a single document that includes your cover letter - briefly highlighting your experience in signage and wayfinding, as well as your salary expectations - along with your résumé. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We appreciate your interest in joining Cygnus Design Group.
