Senior Signage & Wayfinding Designer for ME/Dubai Projects

AECOM; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Dubai is seeking a Senior Signage and Wayfinding Designer to lead complex wayfinding projects across the Middle East. The role requires a strategic thinker with strong design sensibilities, capable of delivering concept-to-implementation signage systems while coordinating with regional teams and clients.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in signage and wayfinding, familiarity with Arabic typography and regional codes, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, Rhino and Keyshot.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in graphic design, Environmental Design, Industrial Design, architecture or related field.
• +6 years of signage and wayfinding design experience, with international/Middle East projects.
• Familiarity with Arabic typography, cultural symbolism, and regional design codes.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, Rhino and rendering with Keyshot.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of signage and wayfinding systems for large-scale urban, retail, hospitality, and mixed-use projects in the Middle East.
• Create bilingual (Arabic/English) wayfinding strategies reflecting regional cultural norms and enhancing user experience.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across geographies, including architects, landscape designers, branding consultants, and client representatives.
• Prepare comprehensive design documentation including sign location plans, message schedules, and sign family designs.
• Coordinate with Middle East-based teams during site audits, stakeholder presentations, and installation phases.
• Ensure compliance with regional accessibility standards, local regulations, and cultural sensitivities.
• Stay informed on material innovations, fabrication techniques, and sustainability practices relevant to signage in the Middle East.

Skills

Strong communication

Remote collaboration

Mentor junior designers

Multilingual capabilities

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in design/architecture

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

AutoCAD

Rhino

Keyshot

Job description

AECOM in Dubai is seeking a Senior Signage and Wayfinding Designer to lead complex wayfinding projects across the Middle East. The role requires a strategic thinker with strong design sensibilities, capable of delivering concept-to-implementation signage systems while coordinating with regional teams and clients.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in signage and wayfinding, familiarity with Arabic typography and regional codes, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, Rhino and Keyshot.