AECOM
Dubai, UAEPosted 2 weeks ago
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Signage and Wayfinding Designer to join our Dubai studio, supporting the delivery of high-profile projects across the Middle East. The role requires a strategic thinker with strong design sensibilities, capable of leading wayfinding systems from concept to implementation while collaborating remotely with regional teams and clients. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design and development of signage and wayfinding systems for large-scale urban, retail, hospitality, and mixed-use projects in the Middle East. Create bilingual (Arabic/English) wayfinding strategies that reflect regional cultural norms and enhance user experience. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across geographies, including architects, landscape designers, branding consultants, and client representatives. Prepare comprehensive design documentation including sign location plans, message schedules, and sign family designs. Coordinate with Middle East-based teams during site audits, stakeholder presentations, and installation phases. Ensure compliance with regional accessibility standards, local regulations, and cultural sensitivities. Stay informed on material innovations, fabrication techniques, and sustainability practices relevant to signage in the Middle East. Preferred Attributes: Experience working on Miga projects or with Middle East government entities. Ability to manage multiple projects and mentor junior designers. Multilingual capabilities (English is a plus).
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in graphic design, Environmental Design, Industrial Design, architecture or any related field. +6 years of experience in signage and wayfinding design, with a strong portfolio in signage and wayfinding design of international or Middle East projects. Familiarity with Arabic typography, cultural symbolism, and regional design codes. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, Rhino, Rendering softwares such as Keyshot Strong communication skills with experience in remote collaboration and client engagement. Present design proposals to clients, incorporating their feedback and implementing necessary revisions. Supervise the production and installation of signage to ensure compliance with design specifications and quality standards.
Lead the design and development of signage and wayfinding systems for large-scale urban, retail, hospitality, and mixed-use projects in the Middle East. Create bilingual (Arabic/English) wayfinding strategies that reflect regional cultural norms and enhance user experience. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across geographies, including architects, landscape designers, branding consultants, and client representatives. Prepare comprehensive design documentation including sign location plans, message schedules, and sign family designs. Coordinate with Middle East-based teams during site audits, stakeholder presentations, and installation phases. Ensure compliance with regional accessibility standards, local regulations, and cultural sensitivities. Stay informed on material innovations, fabrication techniques, and sustainability practices relevant to signage in the Middle East.
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