Wayfinding & Signage Specialist

Dar; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Dar in Bengaluru seeks a senior professional to lead wayfinding and signage design for large-scale, complex projects, ensuring functional, accessible and visually compelling outcomes. You will coordinate with architects, designers and engineers, guide a multidisciplinary team, develop graphics and spatial concepts, and oversee materials selection and documentation.

The role requires 5+ years of experience in large-scale design, proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Illustrator and InDesign, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or visual arts.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience on large-scale projects.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Illustrator and InDesign.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to develop wayfinding and signage solutions.
• Coordinate with architects, designers, engineers and consultants.
• Develop graphics and spatial design for signage systems.
• Specify materials, finishes and construction for signage.
• Ensure accessibility and regulatory standards compliance.
• Lead client presentations and project meetings.
• Stay updated on industry trends and tools.

Skills

Team leadership

Color theory

Typography

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture / visual arts

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Job description

To create the wayfinding and signage for multi-disciplinary projects to enhance the user experience and meet our clients' operational goals.

Key Responsibilities

The role encompasses, but is not restricted to, the following responsibilities:

• Lead a team to develop exciting, elegant, accessible, feasible and economically viable wayfinding, signage and branding solutions.
• Coordinate and collaborate with architects, designers, engineers and consultants to develop signage strategies, zoning and flows.
• Support the design, coordination and implementation of wayfinding signage strategies in alignment with the architectural and interior design intent and user experience goals with the development of the design documentation, sign location plans, message schedule.
• Develop the graphics and spatial design for wayfinding signage system.
• Develop the sign design with information system, narrative and nomenclature to meet the project requirements.
• Specify the materials, finishes and construction for the designed wayfinding signage.
• Ensure compatibility with Accessibility and Regulatory Standards
• Expertises in developing and executing wayfinding strategies and collaboration with architects or interior designers.
• Manage multiple projects with assist with planning and coordinating tasks with team members to ensure compliance with submission deadlines.
• Support team members with knowledge sharing and guidance.
• Lead client presentations and project meetings
• Coordinate with engineering disciplines to integrate wayfinding signage.
• Ensure quality and accuracy of wayfinding and signage drawings and documentation.
• Stay updated on industry trends and tools relevant to wayfinding and signage.

Values Alignment

Communicate clearly and maintain accountability in technical delivery.

Having a keen interest in multiple design disciplines is a significant advantage, as the fields are interconnected and share core principles like color theory, composition, and human-centered problem-solving.

Qualifications

(Minimum education, certifications, experience)

• Bachelor's degree in architecture / Bachelor's in Visual Arts
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in large scale and complex project, such as airports, metro stations, malls, hospitals, etc.
• Relevant design software proficiency for basic architectural tasks (Revit, AutoCAD), and design software for graphics (Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign)

Skills and competencies

• Manages workload effectively, produce quality outputs and collaborates across teams.
• Good artistic skills such as understanding color theory, typography, and composition; creative and problem-solving abilities to generate unique ideas and convey messages.
• Professional skills like communication and time management to work effectively with clients and meet project requirements.