Wayfinding Designer

Job description

AECOM is looking for a motivated and creative Signage and Wayfinding Designer for its Dubai studio, supporting high-profile projects across the Middle East. It is a learning role for an emerging designer who wants to build expertise in wayfinding while supporting the wider signage team.

Responsibilities

• Support the signage and wayfinding team in the development of wayfinding strategies, sign families and design concepts.
• Assist with the preparation of sign location plans, message schedules, sign type drawings and presentation materials.
• Support research, benchmarking and analysis of user journeys, destinations and wayfinding requirements.
• Assist in developing graphic layouts, typography, pictograms, colour systems and other visual elements for signage.
• Work collaboratively with architects, landscape designers, graphic designers and other disciplines to coordinate wayfinding requirements.
• Support the preparation and coordination of project deliverables under the guidance of senior team members.
• Participate in site visits, design reviews and workshops while developing an understanding of signage materials, fabrication and implementation.
• Genuine enthusiasm for signage and wayfinding design and a desire to develop a career within the discipline.
• Curious, proactive and comfortable asking questions and learning from senior designers.
• Strong design sensibility with an interest in typography, information design, architecture and the built environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Graphic Design, Environmental Design, Industrial Design, Product Design, Architecture or a related field.
• 2 years of professional experience; strong graduates with relevant portfolios are encouraged to apply.
• Strong interest in signage, wayfinding, environmental graphics and user experience within the built environment.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, Rhino, and Keyshot. Revit or other relevant design software is an advantage.
• Good visual communication, graphic design and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn new tools, processes and technical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary design environment.

Skills

• Graphic Layout
• Information Design
• Signage Design
• Typography
• Wayfinding