Senior Wayfinding Designer

Company Description

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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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Job Description

Senior Wayfinding Designer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Wayfinding Designer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be a visionary thinker with a passion for creating intuitive and visually appealing wayfinding systems that enhance user experiences. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on large-scale, high-profile projects in the Singapore and the Middle East, shaping the way people navigate complex environments.

As a Senior Wayfinding Designer, you will play a pivotal role in the entire design process, from conceptualization to final installation. You will collaborate closely with architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to develop innovative wayfinding solutions that align with project goals and brand identities. Your expertise in materials, production techniques, and installation methods will be essential in ensuring the successful delivery of each project.

By joining our team, you will have the chance to contribute to the creation of world-class wayfinding systems that leave a lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conceptual Design: Develop innovative and user-centric wayfinding concepts, considering the specific needs and cultural nuances of the target audience.
• Design Execution: Create detailed design drawings, including signage, maps, and other wayfinding elements, adhering to brand guidelines and project specifications.
• Project Management: Oversee the entire wayfinding design process, from initial concept development to final installation, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project budgets.
• Client Collaboration: Collaborate closely with clients, architects, and other stakeholders to gather requirements, present design concepts, and address project-specific challenges.
• Installation Coordination: Coordinate with installation teams to ensure accurate and timely installation of wayfinding elements. Monitor the production process, ensuring high-quality standards and adherence to design specifications.
• Quality Assurance: Experience of conducting site visits to assess the quality of installation and address any issues that may arise.
   

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Industrial Design, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in wayfinding design, with a strong focus on large-scale projects.
• Proven experience in managing and executing wayfinding projects in the Middle East or Singapore.
• Proficiency in design software, including Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), AutoCAD, SketchUp and Revit preferred.
• Strong understanding of materials, production techniques, and installation methods.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of local regulations and standards for signage and wayfinding.
• Fluency in English.

Additional Information

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.