Hybrid NYC Wayfinding Designer—Transit & Public Spaces

Design Observer Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Vacation days

Sick days

Federal holidays

Job summary

Mijksenaar USA is seeking a Wayfinding Designer with 3–7 years of experience in wayfinding, signage, or environmental graphics. The role focuses on research, strategy, and design for complex navigation systems in diverse environments.

You will develop 2D/3D sign graphics, prepare fabrication drawings, and lead project teams. Collaboration with international teams and clients is essential, with a hybrid NYC-based work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a related design field and 3–7 years in wayfinding or environmental graphics.
• Strong design and technical skills with typographic sensitivity and information design.
• Experience presenting to clients and coordinating with teams across time zones.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis; document findings clearly and actionably.
• Create innovative wayfinding strategies guiding design and development.
• Conceptualize solutions for complex navigational problems.
• Develop 2D/3D design for signage and environmental graphics.
• Prepare sign programming, location plans, and schedules.
• Create scaled technical drawings for fabrication and bids.
• Lead teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Communicate with clients and sub-consultants to ensure project success.

Skills

Creative mindset

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Ability to map passenger journeys

Team leadership

Deadline driven

Education

Undergraduate degree in graphic/communication design, industrial design, architecture, or comparable field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Illustrator

InDesign

MS Office Suite

SketchUp

Revit

Rhino

AutoCAD

3D design tools

Job description

Mijksenaar USA is seeking a Wayfinding Designer with 3–7 years of experience in wayfinding, signage, or environmental graphics. The role focuses on research, strategy, and design for complex navigation systems in diverse environments.

You will develop 2D/3D sign graphics, prepare fabrication drawings, and lead project teams. Collaboration with international teams and clients is essential, with a hybrid NYC-based work arrangement.