AGAR is experiential. We create moments that touch the soul. We are founded on the premise that in today's world, the value of human connection inherently increases. We leverage brand experiences, environmental design, placemaking and public art to grow culture for consumers, clients, and the communities we serve.
POSITION DESCRIPTION/
AGAR is seeking an Senior Environmental Graphic Designer with 7+ years of experience in the creation of concepts, renderings, branding, plans and elevations for immersive experiences. The Senior Environmental Graphic Designer will generate compelling 2D and 3D graphics that communicate the vision and story of experiential concepts that meet client expectations and grow AGAR's creative portfolio.
The Senior Environmental Graphic Designer will support the Creative Director and project teams by applying AGAR's Design Process to a variety of complex projects such as branded environments, experiential events and brand activations, pop-up events, retail experiences, public art, signage, social media, promotional, webpage and wayfinding designs.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/
- Engage with Strategy and Creative Directors in vision-setting and brainstorming sessions and bring ideas, energy, trends, and innovation into every project.
- Deliver high-quality creative concepts that provide strategic solutions (both narrative and visual) in collaboration with other designers.
- Execute the Design Development process, such as providing detailed specifications for fabricators, collecting field measurements, creating production schedules with operations team, managing install timelines, and overseeing install on-site.
- Orchestrate typography, color, imagery, form, technology, and content to design visually stimulating graphics that communicate and best represent the concepts being presented and client brand guidelines.
- Review concepts, revisions and approvals with internal teams and clients.
- Study and evaluate current industry and consumer trends and appropriately incorporate them into assigned design projects.
- Assist with selecting and managing design personnel including junior staff, freelancers and interns.
- Embody AGAR's vision, mission, guiding principles, processes and core values.
- Participate in and contribute to internal meetings and company-owned events.
DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE/
- BS/BA in Graphic Design, Interior Design or related field
- 7+ years of post-graduate experience in graphic design or retail design, experience in environmental and branding projects preferred.
- Proficient in design/project software such as Adobe Creative Cloud, CADtools, plus developing 3D concepts in Sketch-Up, Enscape or Vray
- Extremely accountable and organized in managing and tracking workflow.
- Thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure situations by making decisions, thinking critically and creating solutions.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the experiential industry verticals and applications in these professional fields (i.e., automotive, financial, healthcare, hospitality, apparel, beverage, retail).
- Must have excellent written/oral communication skills. Copywriting skills are a plus.
OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES/
- Embrace Being Uncomfortable - The greatest learning moments occur when outside of your comfort zone.
- Be Quick Don't Hurry - provide agile service without compromising quality of work.
- Constantly Curious - Immerse into experiences and thing outside the norm.
- All Hands on Deck, Always - No matter the nature of the job, we get it done together.
- Truth in Words and Actions - Take ownership and accountability.
AGAR is the red substance in a petri dish that's used to grow culture. AGAR has been growing culture through immersive, sensory experiential platforms since 2008.
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