Senior Wayfinding Designer

AECOM; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Dubai seeks a Senior Signage and Wayfinding Designer to lead the design and implementation of large-scale signage programs across the Middle East. The role involves creating Arabic/English wayfinding strategies, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and delivering detailed design documentation from concept to installation.

The ideal candidate brings 6+ years of international or Middle East project experience, familiarity with Arabic typography, and proficiency in Adobe Creative

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 strong portfolio.
• Familiarity with Arabic typography, cultural symbolism, and regional design codes.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, Rhino, and rendering tools such as Keyshot.
• Strong communication and ability to work remotely with regional teams and clients.
• Present design proposals to clients and implement revisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of signage and wayfinding systems for large-scale Middle East projects.
• Create bilingual (Arabic/English) wayfinding strategies reflecting regional norms.
• Collaborate with architects, landscape designers, branding consultants, and client representatives.
• Prepare comprehensive design documentation including sign location plans and schedules.
• Coordinate with Middle East teams during site audits, presentations and installations.
• Ensure compliance with regional accessibility standards and local regulations.

Skills

Strong communication

Mentoring junior designers

Remote collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in design/architectural 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.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

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).

• 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.

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.