Senior Wayfinding Strategist (Branded Environments)

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

Job summary

A leading design agency in Greater London is seeking a Wayfinding Strategist to develop complex signage strategies for high-profile projects. This role involves leading projects, connecting with architects and designers, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in wayfinding, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in design software. This hybrid position offers a competitive salary of £50k-£55k, alongside a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant experience in wayfinding.
• Ability to interpret architectural and 3D drawings.
• Knowledge of accessibility and best practices in signage.

Responsibilities

• Develop the strategy and planning for complex wayfinding systems.
• See the whole process from strategy to implementation.
• Lead projects while connecting with a team of architects and designers.

Skills

Experience developing complex signage systems

Excellent auditing skills

Presentation skills

People management skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Revit

Autodesk

Sign Agent

MS Office

Job description

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.

You will have:

• 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 jnrs 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