Senior Wayfinding Designer

TALENTMATE; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Dubai seeks a Senior Signage and Wayfinding Designer to lead the development of signage systems for major urban, retail, hospitality, and mixed-use projects across the Middle East. You will translate strategy into tangible design from concept to implementation, collaborating with regional teams and clients.

The role requires strong typography knowledge (Arabic/English), a track record of mentoring designers, and capability to manage multiple concurrent projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master's degree in design or architecture.
• +6 years of signage and wayfinding design experience.
• Familiarity with Arabic typography and regional design codes.
• Strong remote collaboration and client engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of signage and wayfinding systems for large-scale projects in the Middle East.
• Create bilingual (Arabic/English) wayfinding strategies reflecting regional cultural norms.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across geographies, including architects, 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

Project management

Mentorship

Remote collaboration

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor’s or master's degree in design, architecture, or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

AutoCAD

Rhino

Keyshot

Job description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

Job Description

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Signage and Wayfinding Designer to join our Dubai studio, supporting the delivery of high-profile projects across the Middle East. The role requires a strategic thinker with strong design sensibilities, capable of leading wayfinding systems from concept to implementation while collaborating remotely with regional teams and clients.

Key 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 that reflect regional cultural norms and enhance 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.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience working on Miga projects or with Middle East government entities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and mentor junior designers.
• Multilingual capabilities (English is a plus).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in graphic design, Environmental Design, Industrial Design, architecture or any related field.
• +6 years of experience in signage and wayfinding design, with a strong portfolio in signage and wayfinding design of international or Middle East projects.
• Familiarity with Arabic typography, cultural symbolism, and regional design codes.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, Rhino, Rendering softwares such as Keyshot
• Strong communication skills with experience in remote collaboration and client engagement.
• Present design proposals to clients, incorporating their feedback and implementing necessary revisions.
• Supervise the production and installation of signage to ensure compliance with design specifications and quality standards.

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public‑and‑private‑sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What Makes AECOM a Great Place To Work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects – both in your local community and on a global scale – that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting‑edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award‑winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community – where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Job Details

Role Level: Associate

Work Type: Full-Time

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Company Website: http://www.aecom.com

Job Function: Design & Creative Arts

Company Industry/ Sector: Civil Engineering