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Gensler

Brand Designer - Lifestyle - Senior

Seattle, WA · On-site

$106K - $115K/yr

Your Role Gensler Seattle is seeking Senior Signage & Wayfinding Designer, with a passion for helping our clients enhance their built spaces through complex signage and wayfinding systems. This ...

Gensler

Brand Designer - Lifestyle - Senior

Seattle, WA · On-site

$106K - $115K/yr

Your Role Gensler Seattle is seeking Senior Signage & Wayfinding Designer, with a passion for helping our clients enhance their built spaces through complex signage and wayfinding systems. This ...

Kehoe Designs Inc

Senior Event Designer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$105K - $112K/yr

Position Overview The Senior Event Designer is a senior-level, client-facing role focused on ... Secures event business and client commitment with regard to down payment, signed contracts, and ...

Creative Sign Designs

Senior Project Manager

Tampa, FL · On-site

About Us Creative Sign Designs is an award-winning leader in custom architectural signage ... The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for executing custom signage projects from post-sale ...

Aquent

Senior Designer

Framingham, MA · On-site

$51.16 - $56.84/hr

The senior Designer is part of an in-house creative team and is responsible for developing ... in-store sign packages, as well as store experience large scale projects from murals to one off ...

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How much do senior sign designer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior sign designer in the United States is $105,882.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $102,000.00 and $109,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How much does a senior designer get paid?

A senior sign designer typically earns between $60,000 and $90,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and industry. They often have advanced skills in design software like Adobe Illustrator and may oversee complex projects or lead design teams.

What is a sign designer called?

A sign designer is a professional who creates visual signage, often called a sign designer or signage designer. They typically use graphic design skills and tools like Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop to develop effective signs for various environments, including commercial, public, and industrial spaces.

What is the difference between Senior Sign Designer vs Sign Installer?

AspectSenior Sign DesignerSign Installer
CredentialsDesign certifications, graphic design skillsInstallation licenses, safety certifications
Work EnvironmentDesign studios, client meetingsConstruction sites, on-site installations
Industry UsageDesign firms, advertising agenciesSign companies, construction firms

The main difference is that Senior Sign Designers focus on creating and conceptualizing sign designs, while Sign Installers execute the physical installation of signs. Both roles are essential in the signage industry but require different skills and certifications.

What is the highest paid designer job?

Senior Sign Designer roles typically have moderate to high salaries within the design industry, but the highest paid designer jobs are often in specialized fields such as user experience (UX) design, industrial design, or creative director positions, which can earn six-figure salaries. Factors influencing pay include experience, location, industry, and skill level with advanced tools like Adobe Creative Suite or CAD software.

How much is the salary of a senior graphic designer?

The salary of a senior graphic designer typically ranges from $70,000 to $120,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and industry. Senior sign designers with advanced skills in branding and digital tools may earn within this range or higher, especially in competitive markets.
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Infographic showing various Senior Sign Designer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $105,882 per year, or $50.9 per hour.
Senior Experiential Designer-Columbus

Senior Experiential Designer-Columbus

Moody Nolan

Columbus, OH • On-site

$98K - $105K/yr

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Experiential Designer who can lead and execute design work across a range of scales, from brand expression and environmental graphics to interior placemaking, donor recognition, and experiential elements within the built environment. This role is best suited to a strong designer who can think conceptually, develop ideas with rigor, and carry design intent through documentation and implementation.

The ideal candidate is process-driven and values each stage of design, from concept development through construction administration. They should be detail-oriented, visually strong, and capable of solving design problems thoughtfully and creatively. This individual must be able to manage their own work with a high degree of accountability, balance multiple priorities across concurrent projects, and contribute effectively in a collaborative, deadline-driven studio environment.

In this role, the designer will translate a client’s vision into well-developed design solutions and support projects through documentation and execution. The person in this role will carry design intent through documentation and coordination so that project work is accurately priced, fabricated, and installed.

Responsibilities include:

  • Lead design development on assigned projects from concept through implementation
  • Contribute to and help shape innovative conceptual design solutions
  • Develop branding, graphic design, and interior placemaking concepts across a variety of practice areas, including retail, sports, housing, and education
  • Support client presentations, discussions, and ongoing communication in collaboration with project leadership
  • Manage individual tasks, deadlines, and deliverables within larger project teams
  • Prepare and coordinate construction documentation for experiential design scope
  • Lead construction administration for assigned projects, including responding to fabricator RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and supporting coordination during bidding, fabrication, and installation
  • Support signage and wayfinding design efforts in collaboration with senior signage leadership
  • Mentor junior staff and contribute to a collaborative team environment

Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in industrial design, interior design, architecture, graphic design, environmental design, or a related field
  • 6–8 years of relevant experience (preferred)
  • Strong ability to present ideas clearly to clients, individuals, and internal teams
  • High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
  • Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across project teams
  • Strong attention to detail and follow-through
  • Portfolio demonstrating strong experiential design thinking and execution
  • Ability to produce digital renderings and/or visualizations required; hand sketching is a plus
  • Strong graphic design, typography, and layout skills
  • Revit proficiency is a plus

Why Moody Nolan?

Our culture
Moody Nolan is a diverse workplace, founded on the principles of equity and inclusion. We believe the best designs come from divergent perspectives working together toward a common goal. We pursue design excellence and use architecture as a catalyst to uplift and empower communities. 

With 12 offices nationwide, we champion one another to achieve career aspirations while balancing the demands of life. We’re always looking for new talent to join us in creating the future of design. 

What we do
We practice responsive architecture and responsible citizenship— designing solutions unique to our clients, community, and the environment. We listen intently and analyze creatively to design spaces that reflect the culture of our clients and the communities they serve. As responsible citizens, we design spaces that prioritize human health and protect the Earth’s ecosystems.

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