### Job description
Who we are
Mijksenaar is a leading internationally operating wayfinding design firm based in New York City and Amsterdam, The Netherlands. We have over 40 years of experience working on complex wayfinding systems around the world, with a strong focus on transportation facilities such as airports and train halls. Our work, however, extends beyond large transit hubs, and can be found in cities, hospitals, museums, and other cultural institutions. At Mijksenaar, we strive to connect people with spaces and places in a meaningful way. We help passengers navigate through major international airports, we guide tourists and residents through the most beautiful streets of cities, and we give children the tools to discover their way around zoos.
We see every visit, ride, and trip as a journeyall of which we strive to make easier, intuitive, and more efficient for the user.
The role
Mijksenaar USA is currently looking for a Wayfinding Designer with three to seven years of experience in wayfinding, signage, or environmental graphics to join our growing team. In this role the candidate will:
Conduct research and analysis, then collect findings into organized documentation that is presentable and actionable
Create innovative wayfinding strategies that speak to the needs of the user to guide the design and development of a project
Conceptualize unique and creative solutions that solve complex informational, visual, and navigational problems
Develop functional and aesthetically beautiful 2D and 3D design for typographic layouts, environmental graphics, and sign structures
Prepare sign programming using sign location plans, messaging, and sign schedules
Create scaled and dimensioned technical design drawings for fabrication, bid packages, and construction packages
Manage teams to deliver projects on time and in budget
Communicate with clients, sub-consultants and others in order to best deliver projects
Skills and qualifications
Undergraduate degree in graphic/communication design, industrial design, architecture, or comparable field
Three to seven years of experience in wayfinding, signage, or environmental graphics
Creative, analytical, and curious mindset
Ability to create flow, process and passenger journeys
Strong creative and technical design abilities
Thorough knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator (CADTools), InDesign, and MS Office Suite
Knowledge of 3D design programs (SketchUp, Revit, SolidWorks, Rhino, BIM, ACAD) is a plus
Ability to navigate and interpret architectural drawings, work in architectural scale, draw and detail signs is required
Understanding of typography, color, and information design for signage and legibility
Excellent communication skills, on-line, in writing, and in person
Proactive approach, ability to meet deadlines and strive for the best result
Positive, friendly, and eager to take on any challenge, large or small, and highly organized
Ability to collaborate with an international team and clients in different time zones
Experience in communicating and presenting to clients and project teams, both local and abroad
Knowledge of proposal writing and project management
Details of employment
We offer salary commensurate with experience; vacation, sick days and federal holidays; 401(k) with employer match; plus additional benefits in the works.
The position is hybrid, and full-time in our New York City office, with a preference for local, tri-state residents. The position is available only to candidates authorized to work
in the United States.
Interested?
Send a cover letter with your resume and portfolio to: jobs@mijksenaar.com, attn: Cesar Sanchez
Compensation
Annual $75-$95,000. Commensurate with experience.