Environmental Graphic Designer at Roto

Description

At Roto, the Environmental Graphic Designer is responsible for the creative design and development of engaging and immersive experiences across museums, attractions, zoos, aquariums, and play-based environments. This role balances imaginative vision with functional planning and leads the full scope of exhibit design from concept through detail. Environmental Graphic Designer are expected to contribute strong visual and interpretive ideas, lead design efforts on projects, and mentor mid- and early-career designers.

The successful candidate for this role is an experienced professional who is able to take creative ownership of project elements, provide direction and oversight to team members, and uphols design excellence across studio workflows.

Primary Responsibilities

Design Leadership & Execution

• Serve as lead exhibit designer on assigned projects, from concept to detail design.
• Own the spatial, experiential, and visual direction of assigned exhibit environments.
• Create sketches, floorplans, models, and visualizations to communicate design intent.
• Prepare compelling and thorough design presentations for internal and client review.

Collaboration & Communication

• Partner with exhibit developers, graphic designers, producers, and technical staff.
• Present work to clients, facilitate design discussions, and incorporate feedback.
• Participate in design charrettes, internal reviews, and cross-disciplinary coordination.
• Communicate ideas clearly through visuals, writing, and verbal presentations.
• Effectively manages personal workload while supporting time management and prioritization for junior team members.

Project Contribution

• Deliver high-quality, on-brand design solutions that meet project goals and constraints.
• Balance multiple projects simultaneously with attention to deadlines and detail.
• Support project planning, schedules, and resource scoping for design tasks.
• Help uphold and advance Roto’s standards for design excellence.

Qualifications & Competencies

• 4–8+ years of experience in exhibit, architectural, or environmental design.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in architecture, industrial design, or a related field.
• Strong skills in 2D and 3D software tools such as SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, and/or Revit.
• Portfolio that demonstrates creativity, storytelling, and a strong command of space, form, and visitor flow.
• Knowledge of materials, construction methods, and exhibit fabrication techniques.
• Experience managing client relationships as a design lead, including presenting work and integrating feedback.
• Ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining creative vision.
• Experience mentoring team members and coordinating with cross-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent visual, verbal, and written communication skills.

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