Junior Designer

Narrative Environments Studio of Halifax seeks a junior designer to contribute to our brand and experiential graphic design projects for not-for-profits, non-government agencies, municipalities, recreation facilities, and museums.

Narrative Environments Studio is a branding and experiential graphic design (EGD) firm based in Halifax/Kjipuktuk, Nova Scotia, Canada. We strive to create healthier communities by aligning the experience of place with brand. In addition to branding, we look to design experiences, stories, and programs that help clients better connect with their audience. Find out more about our studio at www.narrativeenvironments.ca.

We seek a junior designer to contribute to our brand and experiential graphic design projects for not-for-profits, non-government agencies, municipalities, recreation facilities, and museums.

The position is intended for residents of the Halifax Regional Municipality. Ideally, candidates are located in Nova Scotia, but we are open to candidates in the Maritimes and Ontario.

Please include salary expectations in a cover letter and a website or link to a PDF of relevant work.

Your Qualifications

• Looking for 1–3 years of experience in Graphic Design and Experiential Graphic Design with a professional degree in Industrial Design, Graphic Design from a recognized program; recent graduates will be considered based on qualifications and portfolio.
• Exceptional design sense with the ability to integrate messaging, colour, imagery, and typography into print, digital, motion, and three-dimensional built environments
• Proficiency in drawing in scale and familiarity with architectural construction documents, elevations, plans, and shop drawings
• Ability to multitask while remaining efficient, poised, and organized
• Flexibility to work both collaboratively and independently on projects of all scales and types
• Experience with design and location planning for wayfinding programs is an asset.
• Confident in the Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), Procreate, Canva, and G-Suite tools. Sketchup, CADtools, and 3D experience are a plus but not required
• Some experience with and interest in digital and motion graphics is an asset (Adobe AfterEffects, Procreate Animate, Fusion), but it is not required
• Ability to set and maintain project schedules and proactively make changes where needed

Additional details:

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Benefits: Two weeks paid vacation, flex/hybrid work

Work Location: In person in Halifax, NS

Please send your resume and cover letter to job@narrativeenvironments.ca.

In your cover letter, please include your salary expectations. Additionally, kindly provide a website or link to a PDF showcasing your relevant work.