Intermediate Designer

Entro Communications - Toronto, ON

Full Time
Intermediate
Hybrid

Entro is a recognized international place branding and experiential design firm with offices in Toronto, New York, Calgary, and Vancouver. At Entro, we value diversity of perspectives. Our multidisciplinary approach gives us an incredible appreciation for architecture, planning, and how graphic communications can connect people to place. Entro’s 80 plus-person team includes people with backgrounds in graphic and industrial design, fine arts, neuroscience, architecture, project management, engineering, and media. Our work gives places identity and meaning; it makes complex places navigable; and reveals the stories of places from hospitals and transit hubs to museums, educational campuses, and throughout city centers. Our work has shaped peoples’ experiences of destinations around the world.

At Entro, we understand our strength is our people. We believe that the key to our success is a vibrant culture that supports and nurtures our team members. As a design firm, we solve problems, create interest, and tell stories. We cherish curiosity, talent, collaboration, camaraderie, and hard work. We collectively celebrate our wins and learn from our losses.

We offer a flexible work environment of ‘give and take’ to tend to our personal commitments and interests. We encourage our employees to be their best self, personally and professionally, so we can grow together. We are dedicated to innovation and collaboration. We encourage mentorship and we learn from each other, and with each other. We are compassionate about all that we touch; at home, at work, and within our communities.

Our People – work with award winning, recognised industry leaders and best-in-class project teams

Our Projects – work on exciting, high profile projects that are at the forefront of environmental design and placemaking across the world

Our Office – work on the shores of Lake Ontario, easy access to TTC and walking distance to Union Station. Currently Entro is working in a hybrid structure with team members in the office 3 days each week and working remotely on the other days

Our Compensation – Work for an employer that offers competitive pay, extended health and dental benefits as well as opportunities for career growth & development

Expectations

Our Toronto office is looking for an Intermediate Designer who will provide administrative support to the Creative Directors on projects. We currently have a hybrid remote-working scenario in effect, 3 days in the office and the rest from home.

As an Entro Designer you will:

Ideate, conceptualize, detail design and implement signage, experiential design, and branding projects;
Contribute and nurture a collaborative design studio environment;
Encourage a vibrant and enthusiastic design office;
Assist in the development of, and participate in internal and external design workshops;
Working with the senior team to create and develop strategies, narratives and storytelling components in the conceptual design phase;
Develop related design documentation and presentations for all phases of a project;
Create conceptual renderings, artwork and design intent specifications;
Support the project team in reviewing shop drawing submittals, conducting site visits and preparing punch lists;
Stay abreast of and explore the use of new materials and production methods;
Review internal deliverables and provide feedback to junior team members
Provide necessary client liaison support throughout all stages of the project, including project stakeholder engagements and presentation of project deliverables and materials
Provide necessary support to senior staff and project managers, and mentoring to junior team members;
Ensure compliance with defined goals and design intent for projects and Entro standards;
Meet with senior team to understand project needs including budgeting, timing and project expectations;
Ensure Entro protocols and procedures are followed on all projects by the entire team in a timely manner (timesheets, expenses, etc.)

Qualifications

College diploma or equivalent degree in graphic design or a similar field;
Minimum of 3 to 5 years professional experience; a portfolio that demonstrates experience with various aspects of signage design work is a plus;
Previous experience in experiential graphic design, architecture, or industrial design firm setting;
Knowledge of signage and wayfinding production techniques is an asset;
Computer literacy and good working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, AfterEffects), and Microsoft Office;
Knowledge of Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Substance or equivalent 3D modelling software is an asset;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Initiative and desire to learn;
Detail-oriented and ability to adapt to changing priorities;
Strong organizational, time management and problem-solving skills