Local Projects · 18 hours ago
Visual Graphics Designer
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$70K/yr - $80K/yr
2+ years expLocal Projects is a company focused on creating engaging physical environments and experiences. They are seeking a Visual Experience Designer to assist in designing and producing print graphics, ensuring cohesive graphic systems and high-quality outputs throughout various project phases.
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Responsibilities
Help build and apply cohesive graphic systems across project phases and deliverables—visual guidelines to typicals; elevations to installation guides, and more
Quickly visualize and present clear design ideas, directions, and iterations with curated visual references as needed
Photoshop and enhance spatial views supplied by Physical Design, ranging in fidelity and style
Retouch, up-res, and resize a range of design assets for production (print and media)
Design and prepare a wide range of production-ready print graphics for physical environments—everything from large-scale immersive graphics to small artifact labels, and more
Assist in creating design guidelines and detailed installation guides for fabricators and partners
Collaborate and effectively communicate with printers, vendors, and fabricators as needed
Ensure design accuracy and quality through production
Conduct frequent and rigorous internal print tests; prepare designs for reviews in Studio
Help maintain and organize systems for reviewing samples and proofs
Help maintain centralized project databases
Convey clear status of all files and tasks; help ensure assets are coded, accurate, and organized
Ensure project files are structured and organized consistently on the shared Studio server
Expand and maintain knowledge of current print production materials, techniques, and processes
Assist in designing and maintaining clear presentation decks
Contribute to personal growth and support peers' development
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or equivalent experience
2-3 years of professional design experience for physical environments/exhibitions
Excellent typographic and layout skills
Experience creating graphic systems and design guidelines
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
Strong Photoshop skills (e.g., creating high fidelity visuals, retouching, resizing, up-resing, etc.)
Figma skills
Collaborative, proactive, and effective communicator—excellent visual and verbal skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities while working with a range of interdisciplinary teams
Ability to travel domestically and internationally
Eligibility to work in the United States
Ability to work onsite in our NYC studio (hybrid)
Primary Residence in the NY Tri-State (NY/NJ/CT) area or D.C. Tri-State (DC/VA/MD) area
Preferred
Illustration skills (strongly preferred)
Familiarity/experience with Google Slides and/or Keynote
Familiarity/experience with CAD, Rhino, Blender, or other 3D visualization tools is a plus
Familiarity/experience with After Effects, Cinema 4D, or other motion design tools is a plus
Familiarity/experience with Airtable or other project management software a plus
Benefits
Health/Dental/Vision
FSA
401k
Access to short-term and Long Term Disability Insurance
Generous PTO package
Company
Local Projects
Local Projects is a media design firm for museums and public spaces. While innovation drives much of today’s design.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2019-03-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Nathan Adkisson
Creative Director | Physical and Digital Experience Design
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