Wayfinding & Signage Designer (Project based)

Arrowstreet; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrowstreet is seeking a Wayfinding and Signage Designer to join our project team in Boston. This temporary role spans from schematic design through construction, focused on turning complex spaces into clear navigational experiences within aviation environments.

The ideal candidate collaborates with architectural teams, balances multiple projects, ensures accessibility compliance, and delivers cohesive environmental graphics on site with hybrid flexibility.

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).
• Proficiency in typography, color, hierarchy, and spatial design.
• Familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with architects and project teams to integrate wayfinding systems through design phases.
• Design signage systems: identification, directional, regulatory and informational signage.
• Create design concepts, message schedules, and location plans.
• Translate concepts into detailed, buildable documentation for signage and graphics.
• Coordinate with fabricators and installers; review shop drawings and RFIs.

Skills

Wayfinding experience

Environmental graphic design

Typography and spatial design

Communication & collaboration

Project management

Education

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

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)

Revit

AutoCAD

Rhino

Job description

Arrowstreet is an award-winning architecture, interiors, and experience design firm based in Boston, with over 60 years of expertise. We take a design-forward approach, focusing on sustainability to create thoughtful designs across our diverse portfolio to provide engaging, impactful experiences and spaces that bring people together. To view our portfolio, visit our website at www.arrowstreet.com

Position Summary

We’re looking for a Wayfindingand Signage Designer to join our project team. This is a temporary position that is estimated to go to the end of the year. The ideal candidate will work with our teams to turn complex spaces into clear, intuitive experiences. This role blends spatial thinking, graphic design, and user-centered problem solving to create signage systems that help people navigate environments easily and confidently. In this position, you will collaborate with our architectural project teams to deliver cohesive wayfinding solutions in aviation environments. This position requires the ability to work on site and has flexibility for hybrid work.

Responsibilities

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

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 spaces)
• Strong understanding of 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 working with Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, or similar tools a plus

Why Arrowstreet

Our culture is one of collaboration, creativity, and connection - it's a key part of our success. We invest in our people, offering continuous learning opportunities, training, side-by-side coaching, and a formalized mentoring program to support your growth. We create a sense of community and belonging through in-person and virtual interactions, impromptu desk conversations, social gatherings, or volunteer events. We take time to connect, collaborate, and share ideas.

We hope you will consider joining us! We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and dedicated funding for your professional development. The final compensation will be based on the candidate's relevant qualifications, skills, and experience.

Arrowstreet is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.