Design and document signage, wayfinding systems, and environmental graphics for infrastructure and other public and private projects. Responsibilities include developing layouts, message schedules, information hierarchies, vector artwork, production-ready files, drawing sets, sign plans, elevations, material callouts, and concept presentations. The designer collaborates with architecture, interiors, industrial design, engineering, project management, and sign fabricators, and may support site reviews, audits, and photo documentation.
In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!Salary Range: $29.66 - $53.70
At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.
Job Description:
Position Overview
The Intermediate Signage & Wayfinding Designer will support the development of signage, wayfinding systems, and environmental graphics from concept through to detailed design. This role is ideal for someone with approximately 4+ years of experience (excluding internships or co‑ops) and a strong interest in:
- Visual communications and typography
- Information hierarchy and user experience in physical spaces
- 3D form, materials, and fabrication
You will work alongside senior designers and project managers, contributing to drawing sets, concept presentations, and design documentation for a variety of public and private sector projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the design of signage and wayfinding systems for transit, civic, corporate, and mixed‑use projects.
- Create layouts for signage families, message schedules, and information hierarchies.
- Produce and refine vector artwork and production‑ready files for signage and environmental graphics.
- Help assemble drawing sheets and documentation packages, including: sign location plans, sign type drawings/elevations and material and finish callouts
- Contribute to on‑site reviews, audits, or photo documentation as needed.
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams (architecture, interiors, industrial design, engineering).
Required Education & Qualifications
- Graphic Design or Industrial Design experience with a bachelor’s degree (3–4 year program), or recognized college diploma (3–4 year program) in Graphic Design or closely related field or equivalent experience
Core Skills & Competencies
- Strong graphic design fundamentals: typography, layout and grid systems, color theory, information design and hierarchy
- Proficiency in industry‑standard design tools, such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat
- Organized, detail‑oriented, and able to work on multiple tasks with little supervision.
- Experience of working with sign fabricators.
- 3D modeling experience AutoCad / Revit and SketchUp is preferred (additional experience in other such programs would be of benefit)
- Knowledge and experience of sign design/construction/fabrication and installation design are preferred including materiality, structure, installation
Portfolio Requirements
A portfolio submission is required for this role. Your portfolio should include 5 relevant projects, ideally showing a mix of graphic design, 3D models (renders, screenshots etc.), signage design/construction if available, clearly label your role and responsibilities on each project, especially for group work. You may submit your portfolio as single PDF (preferred), or an online portfolio link
This job posting is for a current addition or replacement opportunity within Parsons.
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!
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