DESIGNER/SENIOR DESIGNER (WAYFINDING)
Position Summary
We are seeking a Wayfinding Designer to lead the planning, design, and implementation of signage systems across diverse projects. In this role, you will develop user-centric strategies, manage project delivery, and coordinate with stakeholders. You will ensure all solutions meet functional, aesthetic, regulatory, and budgetary requirements. This position suits a designer who values both creative design and the discipline required to deliver projects from concept to completion.
Key Responsibilities
Wayfinding Design
Develop comprehensive wayfinding strategies and signage masterplans for commercial, residential, mixed-use, healthcare, educational, transportation, and public realm projects.
Conduct site audits, user journey analysis, and stakeholder consultations to identify wayfinding requirements.
Prepare sign location plans, message schedules, sign family hierarchies, and wayfinding documentation.
Design signage systems, environmental graphics, and information displays that align with project branding and architectural intent.
Produce concept designs, presentations, design reports, and technical documentation.
Coordinate with architects, interior designers, landscape architects, engineers, and client representatives throughout the design process.
Ensure compliance with accessibility standards, building regulations, and industry best practices.
Project Management
Manage multiple projects simultaneously from concept through implementation and completion.
Develop project schedules, monitor progress, and ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
Coordination with internal teams, external consultants, vendors, fabricators, and contractors as necessary.
Review shop drawings, prototypes, material samples, and mock-ups.
Conduct site inspections and oversee signage installation to ensure design intent and quality standards are achieved.
Requirements
Able to think creatively and address challenges innovatively
Maintain an awareness of trends and developments in design materials, techniques and technologies including generative AI
Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
Must be a team player and be able to work independently on assigned projects.
Positive working attitude, hardworking, motivated and meticulous
5+ years of experience in wayfinding, signage design, environmental graphics, or related fields. Experience in signage fabrication and installation processes is advantageous.
Strong understanding of wayfinding principles, human-centered design, and user experience.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop etc).
Experience with Microsoft Excel, or project management tools is advantageous