Designer

The Practice
ASPECT Studios is a purpose orientated design led landscape architecture and urban design practice. With operations across Australia Asia and the Middle East our studios believe in the power of design to positively change peoples behaviour and lives the environment and the planet.

Through spatial and interpretive design our Wayfinding and Interpretation team reveal the unique stories and histories of places to create meaningful connections for all bringing together the tangible and intangible through a diverse spectrum of project opportunities including place design / landscape architecture storytelling and interpretation environmental graphics and integrated public artplaceidentityandbranding.

Our team believes in the importance of creating a studio environment where an openness tonew ideasand collaboration sits in partnership with deep knowledge andexpertise.

About you
You are an all-rounder and have experience working on small medium and large-scale have 3-5 years working within a dedicated wayfinding and are a strategic thinker; a self-starter who loves to problem solve with a creative flair. You can work independently and enjoy being part of an interdisciplinary and collaborative are organisedhave strong interpersonal skills andare able tocommunicate clearly with peers and stakeholders.

Required skills and experienceincludes:

• Experience working acrossallstagesof awayfindingprojectfrom start to finish.
• Ability to undertake site investigations and analysis and contribute to the development of a wayfinding strategy.
• Anaturalvisual communication designerwithexperience designing forthe built environment witha flair and passion fortypography and information design.
• Experience producing design reports and preparation of wayfinding elements including destination hierarchy user needs analysis visual language components sign locations plans and messaging schedules.
• Ability to follow a brief and progress design concepts with a degree of autonomy under the guidance of senior designers.
• Ability to follow and build on established brand guidelinesand document signage based on existing signageguidelines andmanuals.
• Experiencepreparingconcept anddetailed designpackages.
• Demonstrated spatial awareness and the ability to conceptualise in 3D.
• Experiencecollaborating with multi-disciplinary teams ona variety ofprojecttypologies.
• Ability toeffectively manage your time to ensureassigned tasks are completedefficiently andon time.
• Advanced Illustrator and InDesign skills as well as other Adobe Creative Cloud visualisationsoftwareand Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of materials and construction methods and ability to read architectural documentation is desirable.
• Signage Documentation skills using CAD Tools or similar isadvantageous.
• Experience liaisingdirectlywith clients andassistingto manage small projectsisadvantageous.
• A degree in Visual Communication IndustrialDesignor other relevant design disciplineadvantageous.

ASPECT Benefits
At ASPECT Studioswereproud of our supportive inclusive and creative workplace culture. We invest in our people and provide the tools and environment to help you thrive.

As an ASPECT team memberyoullhave access to:

• Generous paid parental leave andpurchasedleave programs
• Reimbursement support for your industry membership fees
• MAPS Days Volunteering - up to 4x paid days per year to explore a passion project or aligned interest or volunteer for a Purpose-aligned not-for-profit
• Ongoing professional development in a teaching and learning environment
• Opportunities to work on iconic local and international projects and
• A pet friendly studio!

VisitourCareers pagefor a full list of employee benefits.

How to apply
Interested in the role but not sure you meet all our criteriaWedlove to hear from you and encourage you to apply.

Pleasesubmityour CV and portfolio outlining how your skills and experience identify with the role and ASPECT Studios.

Only applications from Australian Citizens permanent residents or long-term visa holders are eligible for appointment.