Project Manager, Wayfinding/Environmental Graphics

Toole Design Group LLC

$78K — $88K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in graphic design, industrial design, landscape architecture, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years of professional experience with 5+ years leading wayfinding projects
  • Strong portfolio showcasing design excellence and successful built work
  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite; experience with CADTools, SignAgent, GIS, and/or SketchUp preferred
  • Excellent visual, written, presentation, and client-facing communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects from concept to implementation
  • Collaborative approach with a history of building client relationships

Responsibilities

  • Lead multidisciplinary wayfinding and environmental graphics projects
  • Manage client relationships and mentor design staff
  • Coordinate with colleagues across urban design, landscape architecture, and transportation engineering
  • Develop wayfinding strategies, signage programs, and mapping initiatives
  • Contribute to the design of connected public spaces that enhance user experience
  • Engage in community interactions for project implementation and guidelines development
  • Drive sustainable practices in creating livable communities through design

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with an ENR Top 500 design firm
  • Low turnover rate, reflecting a supportive work environment
  • Engagement in meaningful design projects that impact community connectivity
  • Collaboration with talented, multidisciplinary teams
  • Focus on sustainability and livable community development
Full Job Description
Project Manager, Wayfinding/Environmental Graphics

You'll lead multidisciplinary wayfinding and environmental graphics projects, manage client relationships, mentor and support design staff, and coordinate with colleagues across urban design, landscape architecture, and transportation engineering. You'll help people navigate trails, bicycle networks, transit systems, parks, and walkable districts through wayfinding strategies, signage programs, mapping, branding, and placemaking initiatives. You'll contribute to projects across the region and beyond, helping communities create connected, memorable, and user-centered public spaces.

What You Bring:
  • A bachelor's degree in graphic design, industrial design, landscape architecture, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
  • 8+ years of professional experience, including 5+ years leading wayfinding projects with expertise in design intent drawings, fabrication methods, code compliance, and human-centered design
  • A strong portfolio demonstrating design excellence and successful built work
  • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite; experience with CADTools, SignAgent, GIS, and/or SketchUp is a plus
  • Excellent visual, written, presentation, and client-facing communication skills
  • The ability to manage multiple projects, develop work plans and proposals, and guide projects from concept through implementation
  • A collaborative, proactive approach and a track record of building strong relationships with clients and multidisciplinary teams
  • A passion for sustainability and creating livable communities through multimodal transportation, wayfinding, and placemaking
  • Experience working with public clients, including community engagement, implementation phasing, and guidelines development, is preferred


Join Us. Make an Impact. We're proud to be an ENR Top 500 design firm with one of the lowest turnover rates in the industry. If you're ready to do meaningful work with a supportive, talented team-apply today.

We are targeting a salary range of $78,000 to $88,000 for this position. Candidates with 10+ years of experience may be considered for compensation at the higher end of the salary range.

Questions, assistance or accommodations? Contact [email protected] or call 301-927-1900, press 5.

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