Aviation Wayfinding & Signage Designer

Archinect; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Mentoring program

Job summary

Arrowstreet in Boston is seeking a Wayfinding and Signage Designer to join our project team. This temporary role extends to year-end, blending spatial thinking with graphic design to create cohesive wayfinding solutions for aviation environments.

You will collaborate with architectural teams, ensure ADA compliance, and oversee signage from concept to installation in a dynamic, on-site with hybrid flexibility, environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Environmental Design, Architecture or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in wayfinding, signage, or environmental graphic design.
• Experience with large-scale environments (aviation, transportation).
• Strong typography, color, hierarchy, and spatial design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).
• Knowledge of ADA and accessibility standards.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with fabrication methods and materials.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Comfortable balancing creativity with functional constraints.
• Able to communicate complex information clearly and simply.
• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with architects and project teams to integrate wayfinding systems into designs.
• Design signage systems including identification, directional, regulatory, and informational signage.
• Create design concepts, message schedules, and location plans.
• Translate concepts into buildable documentation for signage and environmental graphics.
• Balance multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining quality.
• Ensure ADA compliance and accessibility requirements.
• Coordinate with architects, interior designers, fabricators, and installers.
• Conduct site surveys and participate in client presentations.
• Maintain brand consistency across signage and graphics.
• Oversee design intent through fabrication and installation phases.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs, and submittals.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Detail-oriented

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Environmental Design, Architecture

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Revit

AutoCAD

Rhino

Job description

Arrowstreet in Boston is seeking a Wayfinding and Signage Designer to join our project team. This temporary role extends to year-end, blending spatial thinking with graphic design to create cohesive wayfinding solutions for aviation environments.

You will collaborate with architectural teams, ensure ADA compliance, and oversee signage from concept to installation in a dynamic, on-site with hybrid flexibility, environment.