Senior Wayfinding Strategist (Branded Environments)

AGENCY BELL; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design agency in London seeks a Wayfinding Strategist to develop complex signage systems for high-profile projects. The role involves strategy development and project management in a hybrid work environment. Candidates should possess over 5 years of relevant experience and the ability to lead small teams. Key skills include presentation, organization, and proficiency in design tools like Adobe Creative Suite. Competitive salary of £50k – £55k plus benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant experience in wayfinding.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Ability to plan clear wayfinding solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex signage systems strategy.
• Conduct audits and create detailed reports.
• Develop people management skills with juniors.

Skills

Experience developing the thinking and planning behind complex signage systems

Excellent skills in audits, detailed reports and recommendations

Great presentation skills

Ability to interpret architectural and 3D drawings

Organised and methodical in work

Personable, authentic, and a team player

Knowledge of accessibility and legibility in wayfinding

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Revit

Autodesk

Sign Agent

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Title: Wayfinding Strategist, Branded Environments

Job Type: Perm

Job Hours: Full time

Location: Hybrid (3 days in London studio, Mon and Wed fixed)

Salary range: £50k – £55k plus benefits

The speed read: You get the chance to work on international projects and with people from different disciplines, to become a true expert in your field.

You may be a strategist already. Or you could be a designer, a project manager or a design manager that has done plenty of strategy as part of your role and now wants to focus wholeheartedly in this field.

The facts: This isn’t ‘just’ signage you are doing the thinking and planning for. These are complicated wayfinding systems for large scale cultural destinations, mixed use spaces, retail spaces, transport systems for high profile brands and businesses. You get the chance to see the whole process through from wayfinding systems strategy and planning to implementation. You will feel like you truly own your projects and be super-connected with the broader team of architects and designers in a very well-regarded business.

Responsibilities

• Experience developing the thinking and planning behind complex signage systems
• Excellent skills in audits, detailed reports and recommendations
• Great presentation skills
• The chance to develop your people management skills with a small number of juniors and mids that are keen to learn
• 5+ years relevant experience in wayfinding

You’ll be

• Able to interpret architectural and 3D drawings, read complex information and plan clear wayfinding solutions and schedules
• Astonishingly organised and methodical in your work
• Personable, authentic and a team player who loves their work
• Across accessibility, legibility and industry best practice in wayfinding and signage design
• Able to use some of the following packages: Adobe Creative Suite, Revit, Autodesk, Sign Agent, and MS Office

You will be joining an international business that is at the top of their game and greatly respected, but still incredibly down to earth and supportive as a team culture.

Please attach CV and Portfolio/Link to website (for design roles)

Applicants must be living in and have the right to work in the UK. Job Ref: 38434