Senior Experiential Graphic Designer

Little recognized as one of the top five Healthiest Places to Work by Charlotte Business Journal is seeking a Senior Experiential Graphic Designer for our Brand Experience Studio (BXP) in our Charlotte NC office.

When it comes to great design beauty and function are important. But when you join Little you become part of a national team that digs deep to uncover design opportunities and craft solutions that go well beyond that. Youll elevate client performance in meaningful ways and youll improve our world by thoughtfully implementing sustainable and regenerative design practices. Youll create places that allow our communities to thrive. Ultimately you will create a better future for us all.

As a Senior Experiential Graphic Designer you will collaborate with a BXP Design Principal / Art Directors and transdisciplinary teams to lead the design and implementation of branded communications user experiences and wayfinding solutions for national and international clients.

Role Overview:

• Lead the design process for small to medium scale experiential graphic and wayfinding projects from concept through implementation
• Translate art direction into multiple compelling design solutions that align with client brand user experience and project goals
• Establish clear design intent and ensure consistency and quality across all phases of work
• Lead and present design concepts to clients with minimal oversight
• Actively participate in and help lead client meetings presentations and conference calls
• Manage project scope and execute work within budgeted timeframes and design expectations
• Coordinate with project managers and operations to meet project performance goals
• Source and coordinate directly with vendors contractors and trade partners for pricing fabrication and installation
• Provide direction and mentorship to junior designers on project work
• Actively collaborate with peers across disciplines to develop holistic design solutions
• Promote a positive and accountable team environment
• Stay current on design communication and industry trends
• Participate in firm initiatives outside of client work that strengthen cross-disciplinary relationships

Ideal Experience & Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in the field and/or a bachelors degree in a design-related discipline
• Proven ability to lead projects from ideation through completion
• Strong skills in ideation conceptualizing and translating strategy into built experience
• Strong skills in typography composition layout and information design
• Ability to both lead independently and collaborate effectively across disciplines
• Experience presenting to clients and clearly articulating design decisions
• Strong knowledge of sign and environmental graphics production materials and methods
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Strong experience in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator InDesign and Photoshop specifically)

Other Great Assets for this Position:

• Experience mentoring or guiding junior designers
• Print logo packaging and/or product design
• Illustration and/or calligraphy skills
• Web and/or interactive design
• Knowledge of SketchUp CAD Tools SignAgent Revit and/or 3D modeling software

Little is a place where youll surround yourself with colleagues who have different areas of expertise are from different cultures and generations and embody different talents experiences and fact if you ask our employees what keeps them excited about coming to work each day youll hear that its the people. Its also our culture and the chance to be part of creating a better future through our work. We embrace a culture of teaching and learning through cross mentoring that spans generations disciplines talents and interests and we strive to give each person exposure to the widest possible array of experiences. We care intensely about our clients and each other and we do our best to spark a spirit of creativity and excitement in everyone around us. And if wellness matters to you youll be thrilled to know that youll be working in one of Charlottes first LEED and WELL Certified workspaces. We are committed to creating a better world through sustainable resilient & regenerative design and we welcome people with similar experience and/or passions. To learn more about Little please visit us at .

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To be considered for this opportunity please submit your resume and portfolio for review.

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Required Experience:

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