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We are a team of designers who recognize and celebrate the impact that thoughtful and imaginative design can have on the community.

 
 
 

Technical Designer

About Iconograph

Iconograph is a creative studio that designs meaningful, branded environments that orient, educate, and inspire users. We are a woman-owned Environmental/Experiential Graphic Design (EGD) firm in Charlottesville, Virginia. We support a culture of growth and ownership through transparency and meaningful collaboration. We love working with educational and community-driven clients because, like them, we share a deep commitment to a future filled with discovery, innovation, and growth.

Iconograph has several exciting projects on the boards and is looking for a talented and enthusiastic Technical Designer to join our small multi-disciplinary team. At Iconograph, our mission is to improve the human experience through thoughtful visual communication. We believe that when visual communication is creatively incorporated into the built environment, people feel more connected to the world around them, evoking emotion, adding beauty, and encouraging learning.

Role Summary: Technical Designer

This position collaborates closely with Project Directors and the 2D design team to develop programming, methodologies, designs, and details for signage, wayfinding, and exhibit components. You will bring concepts to life through the technical phases of each project by creating scaled and annotated drawings, problem-solving to resolve material and fabrication methods, and designing impactful signage and wayfinding solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Work collaboratively in a studio setting to translate design concepts into technical drawings for building branding, graphics/murals, exhibits, signage, and wayfinding for a wide range of clients

  • Participate in studio-wide design charettes and collaborate with teammates to help shape projects from initial concept through final design

  • Participate in concept development of code and wayfinding signage design

  • Create technical drawings and specifications for construction documents

  • Create detailed  location plans and message schedules

  • Manage time to develop creative solutions within a budget and schedule

  • Work with the 2D design team to review samples, shop drawings and participate in site visits

Environment

This is an in-person role located in Charlottesville, Virginia

Full time/exempt

Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000, dependent on experience and qualifications

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in architecture, industrial design, construction, or EGD industry

  • Strong knowledge of 3D space, materials, and the built environment

  • Understanding of architectural scales and drawings

  • Excellent communication skills, as well as the ability to think strategically and manage multiple deadlines

  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills 

  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), Google applications and Sketchup

  • A solid understanding of history and trends in architecture, design, and art

  • Proficiency in CADTools a plus, but not required

Benefits

  • Simple IRA with 3% match after one year of employment

  • Comprehensive Gold-level health, dental, and vision insurance

  • 13 paid Holidays 

  • Accrued rolling PTO

  • Parental leave pay

  • Travel reimbursement for hybrid employees

  • Optional studio-wide work from home days after 6 months of employment

  • Reimbursement allocation for professional development

Application Details

If you would like to join our team, please email your cover letter, resume, work samples, and salary requirements in a single document in PDF format (no larger than 20 MB) to Colleen Forte, colleen@iconograph.com.