Senior Wayfinding specialist

Overview

Design and lead signage/wayfinding for Middle East projects, creating bilingual strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• signage design
• design documentation
• regulatory compliance
• site coordination
• bilingual wayfinding
• material research

Tasks

-Coordinate with Middle East-based teams during site audits, stakeholder presentations, and installation phases. -Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across geographies, including architects, landscape designers, branding consultants, and client representatives. -Stay informed on material innovations, fabrication techniques, and sustainability practices relevant to signage in the Middle East. -Lead the design and development of signage and wayfinding systems for large-scale urban, retail, hospitality, and mixed-use projects in the Middle East. -Prepare comprehensive design documentation including sign location plans, message schedules, sign family designs, and technical specifications. -Ensure compliance with regional accessibility standards, local regulations, and cultural sensitivities. -Create bilingual (Arabic/English) wayfinding strategies that reflect regional cultural norms and enhance user experience.

Requirements

• graphic design
• adobe
• autocad
• figma
• arabic
• project management

What You Bring

-Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Graphic Design, Environmental Design, Industrial Design, or related field. -Multilingual capabilities (Arabic is a plus). -Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, and wayfinding-specific tools (e.g., SignAgent, Figma). -Experience working on Giga projects or with Middle East government entities. -Understanding of fabrication processes and vendor coordination across borders. -8–10 years of experience in signage and wayfinding design, with a strong portfolio of international or Middle East projects. -Strong communication skills with experience in remote collaboration and client engagement. -Ability to manage multiple projects and mentor junior designers. -Familiarity with Arabic typography, cultural symbolism, and regional design codes.

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