Wayfinding Strategist

HDR, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Wayfinding strategist to join a multidisciplinary design team. You will help plan user experience, masterplans, and sign programming, collaborating with project stakeholders to deliver integrated signage systems.

The role is full-time, hybrid, based from the Chicago area with opportunities across multiple U.S. locations. You should have at least 3 years of related experience, an associate degree or higher, and strong communication and design thinking.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in a closely related field or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 3 years related experience in design or wayfinding projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Active participation in an employee-owned culture is required.
• Preferred: experience with architectural sign planning.
• Preferred: working knowledge of CAD and Revit/BIM360.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on developing user experience, wayfinding methodology and masterplans.
• Develop wayfinding methodology and programming to coordinate with design using CAD tools and BIM workflows.
• Iterate studies to evaluate design with the functional needs of the system.
• Assist with visualizations that effectively communicate the project concepts.
• Participate in internal planning sessions and design critiques.
• Collaborate and interface with project stakeholders and partners.
• Demonstrate studio/team leadership.

Skills

CAD

Revit

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Revit/BIM360

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. As a Wayfinding strategist, you would be a part of and collaborate with a team of multi-disciplinary designers. You would work closely with the team to participate in the strategic planning of the user experience and wayfinding methodology, develop wayfinding masterplans, program sign locations, and messages, and assist in the oversight of the fabrication of regional projects. You will inspire trust and confidence in your teammates and with our clients. This role requires you to be detail-oriented, have strong communication skills, be a critical thinker, demonstrate strategic thinking, and be self-motivated. You should have experience working on projects involving multiple disciplines and can take direction from multiple people and prioritize tasks. This role is a full-time, hybrid position that requires you to be available to work out of the local architecture office closest to your home base.

What You Will Accomplish

• Collaborate on developing user experience, wayfinding methodology and wayfinding masterplans.
• Develop wayfinding methodology and programming to coordinate with design using Adobe Illustrator and/or Revit applications.
• Iterate studies to evaluate design with the functional needs of the system.
• Assist with visualizations that effectively communicate the project concepts.
• Participate in internal planning sessions and design critiques.
• Participate in client reviews and work sessions.
• Collaborate and interface with project stakeholders and partners.
• Demonstrate studio/team leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous work experience with architectural sign planning
• Working knowledge of CAD and Revit/BIM360
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in a closely related field or combination of education and relevant experience
• A minimum of 3 years related experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Chicago, IL: $62,832.00 - $89,760.00 Primary Location: United States-Nebraska-Omaha Other Locations: United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-Florida-Tampa, United States-Illinois-Chicago Industry: Marketing/Communications Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Specialty Interiors & Wayfinding Job Posting: Nov 10, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.