Senior Wayfinding Designer

Sr Wayfinding Designer

We are currently seeking a talented Senior Wayfinding Designer to lead design projects throughout our portfolio. Join us in shaping the future of built environments with your expertise and creativity.

As a Senior Wayfinding Designer, you will be responsible for providing design leadership and project management expertise on a diverse range of wayfinding projects across the region. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative wayfinding solutions that meet client objectives and exceed industry standards.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to lead and contribute to impactful projects focused on elevating user experiences and navigation within built environments. You'll engage in a vibrant mix of creativity, problem-solving, and collaborative tasks, providing the perfect platform for your innovative work. This includes strategizing and developing user-centric wayfinding methodologies, to optimize navigation experiences, as well as creating compelling presentations that showcase our solutions effectively.

Your new role, what's involved?

• Lead the conceptualization, design development, and implementation of wayfinding projects from inception to completion.
• Develop creative direction and execution of wayfinding, signage, and placemaking projects, ensuring alignment with project goals and client expectations.
• Create compelling narratives and presentations to effectively communicate strategy and design proposals to clients and project stakeholders.
• Coordinate and work closely with wider teams of architects, interior designers, and other stakeholders to propose integrated wayfinding design solutions that meet clients’ requirements.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to the team, fostering a culture of creativity, excellence, and collaboration.
• Demonstrate expertise in design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite, AI Tools, 3DS Max and SketchUp to create conceptual designs, sketches, and illustrations.
• Manage project schedules, resources, and workflow to ensure timely delivery of high-quality design deliverables.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in wayfinding design, and incorporate relevant advancements into project deliverables.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture, urban design, graphic design, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in wayfinding design, signage, and environmental graphics on various project typologies including masterplans, luxury hospitality, residential, mixed used, retail, commercial, entertainment, healthcare and education
• Robust design portfolio and proven track record of successfully leading and delivering complex wayfinding projects from concept to completion.
• Strong creative and conceptualization skills, with the ability to utilize robust expertise in urban planning and interior design to develop and illustrate comprehensive wayfinding strategies and presentations.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with clients, team members, and stakeholders.
• Expertise in design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite, AI Tools, 3DS Max and SketchUp and AutoCAD.
• Extensive understanding of local regulations, codes, and standards governing wayfinding and architecture projects in the Middle East.
• Strong understanding of materials, and fabrication techniques. detailed design drawings and specifications.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel globally as required to support project needs and client engagements.