Senior Wayfinding Designer: Elevate Navigation Experience

WSP in the Middle East; Sharjah; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a Senior Wayfinding Designer to lead design development and manage complex wayfinding projects across the region. You will guide conceptual design, visualization, and stakeholder presentations to ensure client objectives are met.

You will collaborate with architects, interior designers, and clients to deliver innovative signage and placemaking solutions while mentoring teams and staying ahead of industry trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Urban Design, Graphic Design, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of professional experience in wayfinding design and environmental graphics across diverse project types.
• Ability to lead and deliver complex wayfinding projects from concept through completion, with a strong design portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization, design development, and implementation of wayfinding projects from inception to completion.
• Develop creative direction and execution of wayfinding, signage, and placemaking projects, ensuring alignment with project goals and client expectations.
• Create compelling narratives and presentations to communicate strategy and design proposals to clients and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with architects, interior designers, and stakeholders to propose integrated wayfinding solutions.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to the team, fostering creativity, excellence, and collaboration.
• Demonstrate proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, AI Tools, 3DS Max and SketchUp.
• Manage project schedules, resources, and workflow to ensure timely delivery of high-quality deliverables.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and incorporate relevant advancements into project deliverables.

Skills

Wayfinding design

Project leadership

Mentorship

Client communication

Urban planning knowledge

Regulatory knowledge (Middle East)

Collaboration

Design storytelling

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture/Urban Design/Graphic Design

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

AI Tools

3DS Max

SketchUp

Job description

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a Senior Wayfinding Designer to lead design development and manage complex wayfinding projects across the region. You will guide conceptual design, visualization, and stakeholder presentations to ensure client objectives are met.

You will collaborate with architects, interior designers, and clients to deliver innovative signage and placemaking solutions while mentoring teams and staying ahead of industry trends.