Senior Manager - Signage and Wayfinding

Qiddiya | القدية; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a Senior Manager to lead signage and wayfinding across large-scale masterplanning programs. You will guide design intent through multiple project phases, coordinating with internal experts and external partners to deliver clear navigation experiences in line with city-making objectives.

The role requires 10+ years in signage/environmental graphics on complex developments, with strong experience in masterplanning, schematic design, IFC, and delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, graphic design, urban planning, or a related field.
• 10+ years leading signage, wayfinding, or environmental graphics on complex developments.
• Experience across masterplanning, schematic design, IFC, and delivery stages.
• Proven ability to coordinate consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of signage BOQs and message schedules.
• Knowledge of signage fabrication methods is a plus.
• Experience with installation QA/QC for signage delivery is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee signage and wayfinding strategies and design packages across all masterplanning phases from pre-concept to detailed masterplanning.
• Coordinate with internal experts, business units, and external stakeholders to align signage concepts with city objectives.
• Drive progression of signage typologies from pre-concept to delivery stages including IFT, IFC, and delivery.
• Review signage BOQs, message schedules, and location plans with related public realm disciplines.
• Manage production review activities, samples, mockups, materials, fabrication typologies, and costs.
• Oversee signage contractors through delivery ensuring QA/QC, HSE, site coordination, and schedules.
• Ensure as-built documentation and O&M procedures for smooth handover and maintenance.

Skills

Signage & wayfinding leadership

Stakeholder coordination

QA/QC for installation

Cost awareness & BOQ knowledge

Environmental graphics experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture, graphic design, urban planning, or related field

Tools

Signage fabrication methods

BOQ and message schedules

Job description

Qiddiya Investment Company is shaping large-scale entertainment, sports, culture, and leisure destinations through the broader Qiddiya ecosystem. As part of this work, the company is helping define ambitious, integrated environments where design quality, functionality, and user experience come together at scale.

This role offers the opportunity to lead signage and wayfinding efforts across complex planning and delivery programs, helping create clear, cohesive navigation experiences that support broader city-making objectives. The Senior Manager - Signage and Wayfinding will work across internal teams and external partners to guide design intent through multiple project phases and into successful delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and review signage and wayfinding strategies and design packages across all masterplanning phases, from pre-concept through detailed masterplanning
• Coordinate with internal subject matter experts, business units, and external stakeholders to align signage concepts with broader city objectives
• Drive the progression of signage typologies from pre-concept and concept through schematic and detailed design into IFT, IFC, and delivery stages
• Review signage BOQs, message schedules, and location plans in coordination with related public realm disciplines
• Manage production review activities, including samples and mockups, assessing materiality, fabrication typologies, and cost considerations
• Oversee signage and wayfinding contractors through delivery to ensure QA/QC, HSE compliance, site coordination, and adherence to installation schedules and program deadlines
• Ensure as-built documentation and O&M procedures are completed to support smooth handover and ongoing maintenance of signage elements

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, graphic design, urban planning, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience leading signage, wayfinding, or environmental graphics on complex developments
• Strong experience across masterplanning, schematic design, IFC, and delivery stages
• Proven ability to coordinate consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary stakeholder teams
• Knowledge of signage BOQs and message schedules
• Knowledge of signage fabrication methods is a plus
• Experience with installation QA/QC for signage delivery is a plus