Aviation Wayfinding Program Manager

Element Consulting, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Consulting, Inc. seeks a seasoned Wayfinding Specialist in Los Angeles to lead temporary signage strategies for complex airport programs.

Qualified candidates have 10+ years in airport wayfinding, a Bachelor's degree, and related certifications. The role involves coordinating cross‑disciplinary teams, designing clear wayfinding visuals, reviewing schedules, and overseeing site installations to ensure on‑time delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning or other related technical field required. Master's degree preferred.
• Optional Certifications may include AAAE, LEED, PMP, PE, AICP etc. or any other relevant Professional Licensure or Certifications.

Responsibilities

• Wayfinding specialists with multiple years of airport experience skilled in creating, implementing, and overseeing temporary wayfinding strategies that support pedestrian flow and user experience.
• Proficient in assessing signage quality, visual appeal, and adherence to standards, with the ability to recommend sign types specific to each project.
• Experience managing multiple collaborative wayfinding projects with multidisciplinary teams, including staff with technical and non-technical backgrounds. Must coordinate across various disciplines, meeting multiple deadlines under pressure in a dynamic environment.
• Proficient in reading, interpreting, and analyzing project schedules, Gantt charts, and design plans. Capable of evaluating signage needs based on construction activities, environmental factors, and user expectations to maintain effective wayfinding.
• In-depth understanding of signage materials, fabrication methods, color theory, typography, and font specifications. Knowledge of signage, temporary wayfinding, and mapping industry best practices.
• Ability to review projects' submittals Phasing Plan and Site Logistics Plans as submitted through the ASR and LIR processes with a keen eye for wayfinding impacts.
• Strong visualization skills. Experience in developing concepts, location plans, and proposed wayfinding paths of travel with high visual impact.
• Proficient in planning, production, and installation of temporary wayfinding that translates complex information into easy-to-understand visuals.
• Hands‑on experience with installation procedures, including regular site walks to evaluate signage effectiveness and updates to plans as needed.
• Skilled in tracking phasing for production, and installation schedules across multiple projects, ensuring timely completion and a holistic approach across projects.
• High attention to detail in verifying the quality and consistency of signage and wayfinding elements, ensuring visual appeal and usability across all materials.
• Skilled in layout and information design, including the formatting of wayfinding plans, maps, newsletters, flyers, stakeholder updates, and presentation materials. Ability to apply visual hierarchy, consistency, readability, and brand/program standards to ensure materials are clear, professional, and audience appropriate.
• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate technical or field-based information to both project teams and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Bluebeam for creating, editing, and reviewing visual materials and layouts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, Publisher, PowerPoint) for project communication, scheduling, and documentation.
• The candidate shall pass the federal background check and LAWA Badge is required.

Job description

Element Consulting, Inc. seeks a seasoned Wayfinding Specialist in Los Angeles to lead temporary signage strategies for complex airport programs.

Qualified candidates have 10+ years in airport wayfinding, a Bachelor's degree, and related certifications. The role involves coordinating cross‑disciplinary teams, designing clear wayfinding visuals, reviewing schedules, and overseeing site installations to ensure on‑time delivery.