Senior Designer, Experiential Graphic Design

Senior Designer, Experiential Graphic Design

Toronto, Ontario, Canada (hybrid)

Who We Are

Turner Fleischer is one of Canada’s most progressive design studios with 250+ committed, creative and driven professionals. We excel at developing client-centric concepts that are based on their needs but grounded in 50 years of experience getting projects built. Our in-house design departments include Architecture, Interior Design and Experiential Graphic Design. In addition, we have a Digital Practice Department, who commits to the implementation of BIM, research + development, and the infusion of cutting-edge technology into our projects and practice. 

Who We Are Looking For
As a Senior Designer for our Experiential Graphic Design team you will skillfully blend technical proficiency with creativity to play a leading role in our team’s commitment to delivering functional, aesthetic, wayfinding, signage, and environmental graphics. Your role requires a high degree of autonomy and frequent involvement with external stakeholders. You will apply your subject matter expertise to drive progress on your own projects and begin to take on the responsibility of reviewing the work of others. This position empowers you to apply your knowledge of design principles and software tools to advance innovative design solutions. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

What You Will Do:

• Lead the development of graphic concepts for wayfinding, signage, and placemaking strategies that connect people to place, communicating clearly and effectively with internal team members to achieve alignment on project objectives.
  
• Generate visual representations and 3D models for stakeholder communication, and research materials for design objectives, ensuring compliance and quality throughout the project.
  
• Implement your industry knowledge to lead the production of message schedules, location plans, and artwork for experiential graphic design programs.
  
• Mentor others on how to implement industry best practices in the creation of graphics, production artwork, architectural drawings and documentation using tools such as Illustrator, and InDesign, with exposure to Revit, SketchUp and other 3D modelling tools. 
  
• Coordinate project deliverables with external stakeholders, and propose feasible solutions to ensure alignment, quality and clarity throughout the project lifecycle.
  
• Assist in the Contract Administration process by promptly revising drawings and providing feedback to ensure accurate incorporation of changes and compliance with project specifications.
  
• Facilitate effective communication with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clarity, transparency, and alignment with project objectives. 
  
• Ensure compliance with stakeholder requirements, municipal signage bylaw building codes, regulations, accessibility best practices and design specifications.

What You Will Bring:

• A diploma or degree in Experiential Design, Graphic Design, Environmental Design. Industrial Design or a related field of study.  

• 3-5 years of progressively more responsible roles within Design firms. 

• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite or Affinity and knowledge of current design trends.
• Experiences with Revit and SketchUp. 

• Working knowledge of applicable building codes and municipal by-laws with experience in the municipal signage approval process.  

• Strong communication, critical thinking, and effective problem-solving skills. 

• Willingness to work in a hybrid role, with 2 days in the Studio.

What We Will Provide

The expected gross annual base salary range for this position is $80,000 to $90,000. Final compensation is determined based on experience, skills, and internal equity.

In addition to base salary, we offer the following benefits: 

• Minimum 3 Weeks Vacation Paid.
• 10 Personal Days Paid.
• RRSP Matching.
• 8 Weeks Work From Abroad Per Year.
• 100% Benefit Premiums Paid.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Professional Association Dues Paid.
• Hybrid Work.
• State-Of-The-Art Studio Gym.
• Annual Home Office Allowance.
• Transparent Salary Bands.

Why Work With Us

Our culture of learning creates meaningful opportunities for professional growth and development. Together, we give back through social impact initiatives and by designing thoughtful spaces that strengthen the communities we serve.

How We Hire

Our hiring approach is designed to welcome people who align with our culture and ways of working. We look for individuals who are thoughtful, curious, and collaborative, and who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our studio. 

The process typically includes an application review followed by interviews and conversations that help us understand your experience, interests, and how you may thrive within our team. We aim for an experience that is clear, respectful, and reflective of how we work together. 

We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience. If you require accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact [email protected]. This inbox is dedicated to accommodation requests only; applications are submitted through our careers portal. 

We may use AI-assisted tools to support the review of applications. These tools help our team manage applications efficiently but do not make decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people.