• Map Designer

    Acuity Brands (Atlanta, GA)


    Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

     

    We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.

     

    Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com .

    Job Summary

    At Atrius we are on a mission to democratize and distribute venue maps and location data to any screen and make it easy for anyone to discover and navigate any complex building. Today, we are a leader in the airline and airport industry, but we aren’t stopping here. There are millions of large buildings all over the world that can benefit from our mapping products. Our current customers include United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, JetBlue, Lufthansa, along with over 30 global airport customers.

     

    We are currently looking for a brilliant Map Designer to join our team. We work in small teams, so this is an opportunity to have a big impact, contribute, and ship products quickly that are used by millions of people!

    Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

    + Maintain ownership of creating original maps and location metadata from field-collected and architectural data sources.

    + Help define and maintain precise, scalable, and efficient map building processes.

    + Collaborate with Content Managers and field-based Data Collectors to ensure that maps are created and maintained with accuracy.

    + Contemplate creative new ways to solve problems and prove them out.

    + Maintain detailed metrics of the content creation efforts for use in improving processes.

    + Provide feedback to engineering and product teams to optimize our custom tools and processes.

    Skills and Minimum Experience Required

    + At least 2 years’ experience in GIS, graphic design, cartography, architectural or engineering environment.

    + A precise eye and passion for map design and cartography

    + Experience with Adobe Illustrator

    + The ability to visually recognize intricate design details related to fonts, color, strokes, patterns, etc.

    + A keen sense of space and associated dimensions

    + A portfolio of detailed plans or maps, preferably at least one large project where design consistency was a requirement

    + Strong English proficiency, both speaking and writing

    Preferred Skills and Experience

    + Bachelors Degree in Geography, Architecture, Urban Planning, Graphic Design, or a related field

    + Experience with web mapping platforms and tools (e.g., Mapbox, Leaflet).

    + Familiarity with database systems and data formats (e.g., GeoJSON, shapefiles).

    + Experience in UX/UI design as it relates to mapping.

    Travel Requirements

    + 1-20%

     

    The range for this position is $53,400.00 to $96,100.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role. For a list of our benefits, click** **here** **.

     

    We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

     

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    Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities:  As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at (770) 922-9000.  Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.

     

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