Senior Wayfinding Designer — Dubai (Hybrid)

AECO; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

Job summary

AECOM Dubai studio is seeking a Senior Signage and Wayfinding Designer to lead the design and implementation of wayfinding systems for major Middle East projects. You will blend strategic thinking with strong design sensibilities and coordinate with regional teams and clients remotely.

The role requires expertise in bilingual Arabic/English strategies, ability to manage multiple projects, and knowledge of regional accessibility standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in graphic/environmental/industrial design or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in signage and wayfinding design with regional projects.
• Familiarity with Arabic typography, cultural symbolism, and regional codes.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, Rhino and Keyshot.
• Strong communication skills for remote collaboration and client engagement.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Signage design

Wayfinding systems

Arabic typography

Bilingual collaboration

Remote collaboration

Adobe Creative Suite

AutoCAD

Rhino

Keyshot

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Graphic/Environmental/Industrial Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

AutoCAD

Rhino

Keyshot

Job description

AECOM Dubai studio is seeking a Senior Signage and Wayfinding Designer to lead the design and implementation of wayfinding systems for major Middle East projects. You will blend strategic thinking with strong design sensibilities and coordinate with regional teams and clients remotely.

The role requires expertise in bilingual Arabic/English strategies, ability to manage multiple projects, and knowledge of regional accessibility standards.