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Via Collective is a New York based wayfinding and information design firm, working with architects, owners, and developers to create solutions for the built environment. We believe in respect, integrity, and collaboration with each other and our clients, to create beautiful, innovative, and user-driven solutions. We design within the urban context, designing interior and exterior wayfinding systems that span a multitude of sectors including government, education, health care and public spaces.

We are unique, and so are you. Collective is in our name for a reason. It’s our mission and part of our core values. The experience, perspective, and input of each team member is celebrated and rewarded. We are led by an authentic leader who will empower you, draw upon your talents, support your professional growth and, very simply, bring out the very best in you. Join us and be driven by innovative and exciting challenges that set us apart in our industry. Test the limits of your creativity. Savor flexibility and be inspired by seasoned and fun colleagues.

Our Vision, Mission & Values:
Via Collective, Incorporated enhances the user experience through wayfinding.

We are a dedicated and diverse team creating comprehensive and branded wayfinding systems through research and engagement. We do so by advocating for users and solutions through lens of empathy, inclusivity, and curiosity.

This incredible team of designers, thinkers and creators, come together with a collaborative approach based on research, best practices and innovation, with core values of Transparency, Commitment and Courage to create solutions that inform and inspire.

Wayfinding & Environmental Senior Designer

Wayfinding & Environmental Graphic Designer

Signage Drafter

Project Manager

Wayfinding & Environmental Senior Designer

At Via Collective, we don’t just design spaces; we create experiences that inspire, guide, and connect people. As a Wayfinding & Environmental Senior Designer you’ll have the opportunity to shape how people interact with their environment, while also helping to mentor and support a growing team of talented designers.

Key Responsibilities

Wayfinding Design Leadership: You’ll bring your expertise in design fundamentals, drawing standards, and wayfinding strategy to lead the development of clear, engaging, and impactful wayfinding solutions. Your work will transform how people experience spaces, creating intuitive journeys that enhance their interactions.
Leadership & Mentorship: As a senior designer, you will be responsible for nurturing the development of junior team members. You’ll help cultivate a culture of learning and excellence, ensuring that projects are delivered to the highest standard from start to finish.
Project Ownership: Drive project execution with a sense of ownership, ensuring the highest quality deliverables. You’ll collaborate across teams with clear and fluent communication, while strategically mapping out project goals and consistently delivering best-in-class results. Working across teams and with external partners, you will ensure that each deliverable meets the vision and objectives of the project, always striving for precision and excellence.
Strategic Vision: Develop and contribute to the bigger picture, employing your ability to plan, design, and execute strategic wayfinding systems that align with the client’s vision and our firm’s values. Your capacity for big-picture thinking will drive both internal and external success.
Collaboration & Communication: Seamless collaboration is key to what we do. As a strong communicator, you’ll partner with internal teams and external collaborators, fostering long-term partnerships and delivering consistent project excellence. Your ability to drive results while maintaining a harmonious and positive working environment is a key component of success.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in design
7-10 years of experience
Proven experience managing multiple projects and teams simultaneously while staying on schedule and on budget, and ensuring efficient alignment of team resources.
Strong comprehension of architectural drawings and organizing principles of architectural drawing sets
Comprehension of wayfinding strategies and the ability to interpret messaging and direction through signage design and location
Well-informed of all municipal and building code requirements for projects
Passion for great design with the ability to be stylistically flexible
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to work with a team through transparent, respectful, and immediate communication efforts ensuring frequent workflow updates and file overlap.

Requirements:

Knowledge of signage fabrication means, methods, and tolerances
Strong understanding of design principles, including typography, color theory, and user experience design.
High-level of proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat), and Microsoft Office required.
Ability to design three-dimensionally and articulate design-intent
Strong work ethic, with demonstrated efficiency, flexibility, and a positive spirit.
Stay current with industry trends, materials, and technologies to maintain the company’s competitive edge.

What We Value:

A mindset focused on growth, always seeking new insights and improvements.
A passion for delivering design solutions that are as thoughtful as they are impactful.
Alignment with our firm’s vision, mission, and values, contributing to the long-term success of both our projects and our team.

Why Join Us

If you are an experienced and passionate designer, ready to take on a leadership role within a dynamic and collaborative environment, we invite you to explore how your unique talents can contribute to the continued success of our firm. Step into a position where your expertise, creativity, and leadership will be valued and where your work will shape the future of environmental graphic design.

Submission Details:

Email your resume and website link (or a PDF) that includes 2–4 portfolio samples of wayfinding/signage projects to careers@viacollective.com with the subject line: Wayfinding & Environmental Senior Designer 2026 (Your Name)

Only candidates authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered.
This is a full-time hybrid position (3 days in office). Candidates must have easy access to New York City and the surrounding area, as local travel for meetings or site visits will not be reimbursed.
Benefits, including paid time off, healthcare, an HSA, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching, are available after 3 months.
We aim to contact applicants for an interview within one week of submitting a complete application.
No phone calls, please.

Salary Range: $80K–100K

Wayfinding & Environmental Graphic Designer

At Via Collective, we are committed to designing experiences that connect, guide, and inspire. As a Wayfinding & Environmental Graphic Designer, you will leverage your growing expertise in environmental design while owning projects from concept to completion. You will play a vital role in crafting detailed wayfinding solutions that integrate seamlessly into various environments, contributing to the firm’s ongoing success.

Key Responsibilities

Design Fluency: Build on your foundational understanding of design, drawing production, and code fundamentals to produce precise and innovative wayfinding solutions. You will work on a variety of projects, including transportation, healthcare, education, and public spaces, ensuring designs are functional and aesthetically refined.
Project Ownership: Take responsibility for the full lifecycle of design projects, ensuring deadlines are met and deliverables align with client expectations. Your strong attention to detail will ensure the accuracy and quality of all design elements, from schematic development to construction documentation.
Collaborative Teamwork: Work closely with design directors, project managers, and other team members to develop and execute design plans. You’ll communicate clearly and proactively, ensuring that collaboration across the team is positive and solution-oriented.
Adaptability & Problem Solving: Be resourceful and flexible, adjusting to project needs while maintaining a high level of enthusiasm. You will participate in on-site signage audits and project coordination meetings, ensuring design intent is fully understood and executed in collaboration with other disciplines.
Mentorship & Leadership: While mastering the fundamentals, you’ll also develop leadership capabilities by transitioning from leading yourself to increasing team awareness. You’ll demonstrate a drive for success and consistency in delivering high-quality results.

Qualifications:

Experience: 3-6 years of experience in wayfinding or environmental graphic design.
Education: A 4-year bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Architecture, or a related field.
Design Skills: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and familiarity with CAD tools. Knowledge of Sign Agent Pro is a plus.
Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of architectural drawings, spatial design, and fabrication methods.
Personal Attributes: A self-motivated, resourceful attitude with a commitment to learning and growing in the field.

Requirements:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
High attention to detail and a solution-driven mindset.
Willingness to adapt and respond to changing project needs.
Experience with signage standards and code regulations.

What We Value:

A commitment to high-quality design and execution.
A growth mindset, always seeking new insights and improvements.
A positive and collaborative attitude, fostering a supportive team environment.
Alignment with our firm’s vision and values, contributing to the long-term success of both our projects and our team.

Why Join Us

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful design projects while continuing to grow as a designer. At Via Collective, we value a positive, collaborative environment where everyone’s input is respected, and growth is encouraged. If you’re looking for a role where you can expand your design capabilities, take ownership of projects, and be part of a team that drives success, we’d love to hear from you.

Submission Details:

Only candidates authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered.
This is a full-time hybrid position (3 days in office). Candidates must have easy access to New York City and the surrounding area, as local travel for meetings or site visits will not be reimbursed.
Benefits, including paid time off, healthcare, an HSA, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching, are available after 3 months.
We aim to contact applicants for an interview within one week of submitting a complete application.
No phone calls, please.

Salary Range: $60K–80K

Signage Drafter

At Via Collective, we are committed to designing experiences that connect, guide, and inspire. As a Signage Drafter, you will organize, develop, and manage the documentation of signage drawing packages that communicate the design intent established by the design team. You will play a vital role in managing detailed drawing packages that inform the implementation of wayfinding solutions across various environments, contributing to the firm’s ongoing success.

Key Responsibilities:

Design Fluency: Build on your foundational understanding of design, drawing production, and code fundamentals to produce precise documentation packages. You will work on a variety of projects, including transportation, education, and public spaces, ensuring designs are functional and aesthetically refined.
Project Ownership: Take responsibility for design documentation and delivery that align with client expectations and follow Via Collective drawing standards. Your strong attention to detail will ensure the accuracy and quality of all design elements, from design development to construction documentation, and that deadlines are met.
Collaborative Teamwork: Work closely with studio and/or design directors, project managers, and other team members to develop and execute design documentation that reflects innovative wayfinding solutions. You’ll communicate clearly and proactively, ensuring that collaboration across the team is positive and solution-oriented.
Adaptability & Problem Solving: Be resourceful and flexible, adjusting to project needs while maintaining a high level of enthusiasm. You will participate in project coordination meetings, ensuring the design-intent is fully understood and executed in collaboration with other disciplines.

Qualifications

Experience: 3+ years of experience within a wayfinding, signage, design, and/or architectural drafting environment.
Education: A 4-year bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Architecture, or a related field.
Design Skills: Strong understanding of drawing set documentation, structure, and processes. Ability to articulate three-dimensional form and fabrication methods through two-dimensional drawing. Precise typographic detailing and dimensioning. Proficiency in reading and coordinating architectural drawings.
Technical Knowledge: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), CAD tools, and Sign Agent Pro. Familiarity with BIM software, Revit, Autodesk, and three-dimensional modeling software like Rhino and/or SketchUp is a plus.
Personal Attributes: A self-motivated, resourceful attitude with a commitment to learning and growing in the field.

Requirements

High attention to detail with a solution-driven mindset.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Willingness to adapt and respond to changing project needs.
Experience with signage standards and code regulations.

What We Value

A commitment to high-quality design and execution.
A growth mindset, always seeking new insights and improvements.
A positive and collaborative attitude, fostering a supportive team environment.
Alignment with our firm’s vision and values, contributing to the long-term success of both our projects and our team.

Why Join Us

Submission Details

Email your resume and a single PDF that includes 3 examples from completed signage construction documentation packages you have the right to share. Redacted information is acceptable to protect client or project details. Samples should reflect the key components of documenting a wayfinding and signage program, including location plans, message schedules, elevations, and sections illustrating fabrication means and methods.
Email to: careers@viacollective.com with the subject line: Signage Drafter Q3 2025 + Your Name.

Only candidates authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered.
This is a full-time hybrid position (2 days in office). Candidates must have easy access to New York City and the surrounding area, as local travel for meetings or site visits will not be reimbursed.
Benefits, including paid time off, healthcare, an HSA, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching, are available after 3 months.
We aim to contact applicants for an interview within one week of submitting a complete application.
No phone calls, please.

Salary Range: $55–85K based on years of experience

Project Manager

To be successful in this role, you have 5-10 years of experience managing large-scale wayfinding projects. A background with a wayfinding design, architecture, or engineering firm is required.

A demonstrated track record of leading and executing profitable projects while building talent capacity is needed, along with high standards of organization, strong customer service skills, a positive and solutions-focused attitude, and a drive for success. A successful project manager will demonstrate critical thinking skills, enjoy contributing to team collaboration and building client relationships, and take pride and full ownership in delivering high-quality work.

Come explore how you can apply your project management acumen to leading a successful client project with a well-established firm in the wayfinding industry. We value team members who show up fully prepared, with a strong work ethic, and a strong passion for contributing to the company’s growth and vision, mission, and values.

Responsibilities:

Manage multiple large-scale infrastructure projects, deadlines, and clients simultaneously
Establish and implement project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards in line with company policies
Perform with a high level of attention to detail with a proven commitment to high-quality design and execution
Management of the entire project lifecycle from definition/scope through implementation
Act as a technical resource for the project team and lead design review meetings
Lead client communication and coordination, including issuing agendas, notes, and schedules
Coordinate and prioritize project needs, resources, and information internally and with the client project teams to move the project forward
Identify required and optional changes in project scope and negotiate changes with clients as warranted or best practices suggest
Act as the primary point of contact for all stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, including coordinating with clients, vendors, and other project partners
Work with the Principal, Project Director, and Marketing Coordinator, contributing to the technical direction of new business proposals, including project scope, budget, and timeline
Work with the Principal and Project Director on invoicing.

Qualifications

Proven success in delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget, with high attention to detail, and outstanding organizational skills
Experience with and enjoyment of face-to-face interaction with clients
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, project planning, judgment, leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Self-motivated, takes initiative, and is resourceful, with an eagerness to contribute, learn, adapt, and grow
An open, positive, and empathetic personality
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience presenting to clients
Consistently demonstrate him/herself professionally and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws
Ability to successfully lead others, including but not limited to planning, assigning, and directing work, resolving problems, training and developing a team, and participating in knowledge transfer
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office programs, and Google Suite Applications.
This is a full-time hybrid position (3 days in the office). Candidates must have easy access to New York City and the surrounding area, as local travel for meetings or site visits will not be reimbursed.

Nice to Have

Current Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Experience with Asana, CAD Tools, and Miro

Required Background

Bachelor’s degree in design, architecture, engineering, or a related field
5-10 years of experience managing wayfinding projects within a wayfinding design, architecture, or engineering firm.
Understanding of architectural drawings, scale, product materials, and implementation options
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal

Submission Details

Apply for this position by sending a PDF that includes a cover letter, resume, 2-3 project samples/links, and availability to start to: careers@viacollective.com with the subject line: PM_Q2 2026 + Your Name.

Only candidates authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered.
The salary range is $90-120K, depending on experience.
Health care, bonus opportunities, paid time off, 401(k) plan plus matching, education, and professional membership stipends are available after 3 months of employment.
Applicants will be contacted for an interview. No calls, please.