Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Stratus
Job overview
The Graphic Designer – Wayfinding & Compliance at Stratus is responsible for designing interior signage systems that ensure brand consistency, wayfinding strategy, and regulatory compliance within corporate office environments.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves planning wayfinding journeys, applying ADA and building code guidelines, creating brand-compliant signage artwork, coordinating with project managers and clients, preparing detailed design submittals, managing multiple signage projects, and ensuring production-ready files.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a salary range of $60,000 to $70,000 annually, medical, dental, vision coverage options, 401k with employer contribution, company-paid life insurance and disability, generous paid time off, wellness programs, and additional perks like pet insurance and educational assistance.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related fields, 3+ years of signage or environmental graphics experience, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, knowledge of ADA guidelines and building codes, and preferred skills in Revit, AutoCAD, and sign programming software.
Career development
Stratus provides career growth opportunities and career mapping to support professional development.
Work environment and culture
Stratus promotes a supportive and friendly culture focused on teamwork and delivering high-quality brand implementation solutions.
Company information
Stratus is a large national brand implementation company with over 1,100 employees, specializing in signage, branding, and environmental graphics for major clients including Fortune 500 companies.
Unique job features
This role uniquely combines graphic design with regulatory compliance expertise to deliver functional and legally compliant signage solutions in corporate environments.
Company overview
Stratus is a leading provider of simplified, protected, and autonomous computing solutions designed to ensure the continuous availability of critical applications. They make money by offering fault-tolerant servers, edge computing platforms, and managed services that minimize downtime and data loss for industries such as manufacturing, financial services, and telecommunications. Founded in 1980, Stratus has a long history of innovation in uptime assurance and has evolved to meet the demands of modern, always-on digital environments. Their solutions are trusted globally to deliver high availability and operational efficiency.
How to land this job
Position your resume to showcase your expertise in signage design, wayfinding strategy, and compliance with ADA and building codes, emphasizing your ability to create brand-consistent, production-ready signage solutions for corporate environments.
Highlight proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, experience with architectural drawings, and any familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, or sign programming software, as these technical skills are critical for the role at Stratus.
Apply through multiple channels including Stratus’s corporate career site and LinkedIn to maximize your visibility and increase your chances of being noticed by recruiters.
Connect with current employees in the Wayfinding & Compliance or Graphic Design divisions at Stratus on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent Stratus projects or asking about how they integrate compliance and design in their workflows.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'wayfinding,' 'ADA guidelines,' 'brand compliance,' 'signage design,' and 'production-ready files' to ensure your resume passes automated screenings.
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