Senior Wayfinding Designer - Dubai & Middle East Lead

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

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.