Environmental Graphic Designer

This is a Full Time Job

Festival Environmental Graphic Designer - Careers At Sundance Institute

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Festival Environmental Graphic Designer is responsible for the design and production of large-scale environmental graphics for the Sundance Film Festival.

Working closely under the direction of the Creative Director, the Festival Environmental Graphic Designer will support the Institute by helping to convey the concept and spirit of the Festival to audiences through the visual aspects of wayfinding.

This temporary position works full time (40 hours per week) from Wednesday, September 2, 2026 through Tuesday, January 26, 2027. This full-time position is based within a commutable distance to Boulder, CO, Salt Lake City, UT, Los Angeles, CA, or New York, NY. The role requires flexibility, including extended hours, evenings, and weekends during peak periods, as well as travel to Institute locations, events, and meetings as needed.

Top priorities include but are not limited to:
• Creating media rich graphic visuals to create a sense of place and enhance identity through large-scale designs for the Sundance Film Festival.
• Designing visually appealing building wraps, banners, etc., conveying the ideas, images, and messaging of the Festival.
• Designing additional materials as requested.
• Creating designs adhering to department schedules to ensure deadlines are met.
• Providing graphic assets to outside vendors, partners, outlets, etc. on an as-needed basis.
• Collaborate with the Environmental Coordinator and various departments to determine and deliver graphic needs.
• Organizing, filing, and archiving all artwork files.
• Completing a comprehensive written post-Festival wrap report as directed.

You have the following direct or transferable skill-sets:
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• 2 years of design experience with a background in graphics, brand strategy, designing spatial environments, print design, and production.
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Design experience with signage and wayfinding, and specifying materials.
• Knowledgeable in printing production methods, fabrication, and installation.
• Photo manipulation on digital images (resize, crop, add/remove objects, and color correct).
• Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to work effectively with a variety of people.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent Typography skills.

You will be successful in this role if you...
• Work effectively with internal and external constituents to produce visuals.
• Remain organized, self-manage a work schedule, and meet deadlines.
• Communicate effectively, presenting your designs and understanding and incorporating feedback to refine the work.
• Demonstrate a strong foundation in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Problem-solve issues and work collaboratively to support the team.
• Collaborate with printing partners to ensure the quality of their deliverables.

*Applications open 8/12/2026 and will be accepted for at least one week.