Signage & Wayfinding Designer

Company Description

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Job Description

Signage & Wayfinding Designer

We are seeking a pro-active and dynamic professional to work with the client team and relevant consultant teams to help create an intuitive navigation system (signs, maps, digital guides) for the client project.

The candidate will have experience in signage and wayfinding systems for complex spaces, combining their skills and experience to guide users efficiently and reduce confusion, mobility strategy, and accessibility to create clear, user-friendly experiences.

Position Summary

Designs and implements integrated signage and information systems that help people navigate complex environments, ensuring intuitive, accessible, and brand-aligned wayfinding solutions for diverse user groups, for the client project.

Key Responsibilities

• Research & Analysis: Conduct site analysis, user research (interviews, surveys), and understand architectural plans and user behavior. Study existing and evolving reports for the project to understand and be able to implement agreed and approved strategies.
• Strategy & Concept: Develop overarching wayfinding strategies, concepts, and visual systems. Review other consultants’ work to align with approved client systems and approved Masterplan and Guidelines.
• Design & Development: Create signage, symbols, maps, digital guides, and prototypes, integrating branding and accessibility. Review other consultants’ work to align with approved client systems and approved Masterplan and Guidelines.
• Collaboration: Work with architects, client, PMC’s, contractors and manufacturers, to coordinate Public Realm, Asset Designs and Infrastructure.
• Implementation: Review shop drawings and construction documents, manage mock-ups, and oversee production/installation.
• Accessibility: Ensure compliance with standards (e.g., ADA) and cater to diverse needs (visual, physical).

Work Environment

• Often collaborative, working across design, architecture, and construction teams. Ideal candidate will have experience with review and assessment of wayfinding systems from strategy through to detailed design for implementation.
• May involve some site visits and travel.
• Focus on enhancing user experience, reducing stress, and improving clarity in challenging environments within the client's project.
• Attend workshops with client and consultants to achieve required outcomes.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture or related field.
• Experience: 8+ Proven experience in signage, environmental graphics, or wayfinding.
• Skills: Strong visual design, problem-solving, communication, user empathy, understanding of spatial orientation, and knowledge of accessibility principles.
• Software: Proficiency in design software (Revit/Revizto, Adobe Creative Suite, CAD, SketchUp are a plus).

Additional Information

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.