Senior Wayfinding & Experiential Graphics Designer

GAI Consultants Inc; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Flexible hybrid schedule

Competitive pay

Job summary

GAI Consultants, Inc. seeks an experienced Wayfinding Planner or Architect to lead projects in our Experiential Graphics + Wayfinding Practice. The role blends design leadership with project management across interior and exterior signage programs for diverse public realm projects.

We value 5-8 years of relevant experience and a portfolio in wayfinding, branding, and placemaking. The position offers a flexible hybrid schedule and a sign-on bonus to attract top talent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Industrial Design, Graphic Design or a related field.
• 5-8 years of professional experience in wayfinding design, experiential graphic design, environmental graphic design, branding or placemaking.
• Experience managing projects, client relationships, project budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience developing fee proposals, scopes of work, project work plans, and project budgets.
• Proven ability to lead client presentations, stakeholder meetings, and project workshops.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and other relevant design software.
• Knowledge of ADA guidelines, accessibility requirements, and universal design principles.
• ArcGIS experience is highly desirable; Revit and 3D visualization, rendering software, motion graphics, web design, or digital interactive media is a plus.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience coordinating vendors, fabricators, installers, and consultants is preferred.
• A portfolio demonstrating successful experiential graphic, wayfinding, environmental branding, and signage projects is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and implementation of wayfinding systems, environmental graphics, interpretive signage, placemaking, and branded experiences.
• Develop creative and innovative design solutions that align with project goals, user needs, and client branding standards.
• Create visually compelling wayfinding maps, signage programs, environmental graphics, and presentation materials.
• Produce design concepts, mockups, technical documentation, specifications, and design guidelines.
• Conduct site assessments and analyze existing wayfinding conditions to identify challenges and opportunities.
• Collaborate with architects, landscape architects, planners, and other disciplines to integrate wayfinding and experiential graphics into broader projects.
• Maintain proficiency with industry tools and emerging technologies related to experiential graphic design and wayfinding.
• Manage the design, documentation, and implementation of comprehensive interior and exterior wayfinding and signage programs, ensuring ADA compliance, accessibility, and life-safety requirements.
• Lead client meetings, workshops, stakeholder engagement sessions, and design presentations.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while serving as a trusted advisor throughout project development.

Skills

Wayfinding design

Experiential graphic design

Environmental branding

Placemaking

Client engagement

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Industrial Design, Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Adobe CC

ArcGIS

Revit

3D visualization

Web design

Job description

GAI Consultants, Inc. seeks an experienced Wayfinding Planner or Architect to lead projects in our Experiential Graphics + Wayfinding Practice. The role blends design leadership with project management across interior and exterior signage programs for diverse public realm projects.

We value 5-8 years of relevant experience and a portfolio in wayfinding, branding, and placemaking. The position offers a flexible hybrid schedule and a sign-on bonus to attract top talent.