Junior Designer — Branding & Wayfinding

Narrative Environments Studio - Halifax, NS

Full Time
Junior
In Office

Narrative Environments Studio a branding and experiential graphic design (EGD) firm based in Halifax/Kjipuktuk, Nova Scotia, Canada is currently seeking a Junior Designer—Branding & Wayfinding.

At Narrative Environment we strive to create healthier communities by aligning the experience of place with brand. In addition to branding, we look to design experiences, stories, and programs that help clients better connect with their audience. Find out more about our studio at www.narrativeenvironments.ca.

Junior designer will be contributing to our brand and experiential graphic design projects for not-for-profits, non-government agencies, municipalities, hospitals, recreation facilities, and museums.

The position is intended for residents of the Halifax Regional Municipality. Ideally, candidates are located in Nova Scotia, but we are open to candidates in the Maritimes and Ontario.

Qualifications

Looking for 1–3 years of experience in Graphic Design and Experiential Graphic Design with a professional degree in Industrial Design, Graphic Design from a recognized program; recent graduates will be considered based on qualifications and portfolio.
Exceptional design sense with the ability to integrate messaging, color, imagery, and typography into print, digital, motion, and three-dimensional built environments
Proficiency in drawing in scale and familiarity with architectural construction documents, elevations, plans, and shop drawing
Ability to multitask while remaining efficient, poised, and organized
Flexibility to work both collaboratively and independently on projects of all scales and types
Experience with design and location planning for wayfinding programs is an asset.
Confident in the Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), Procreate, Canva, and G-Suite tools. Sketchup, CADtools, and 3D experience are a plus but not required
Some experience with and interest in digital and motion graphics is an asset (Adobe AfterEffects, Procreate Animate, Fusion), but it is not required
Ability to set and maintain project schedules and proactively make changes where needed