Senior Wayfinding Designer

About the role

WSP is seeking a Senior Wayfinding Designer to lead the creation and delivery of wayfinding, signage and placemaking solutions across the Middle East. You will work within multidisciplinary teams, shaping user navigation experiences in a variety of built environments while upholding the firm’s high design standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualisation, design development and implementation of wayfinding projects from inception to completion.
• Develop creative direction for signage and placemaking, ensuring alignment with client goals and project objectives.
• Produce compelling presentations and narratives to communicate design strategies to clients and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with architects, interior designers and other consultants to integrate wayfinding solutions.
• Mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration.
• Manage project schedules, resources and workflow to deliver high‑quality design deliverables on time.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Urban Design, Graphic Design or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in wayfinding design, signage and environmental graphics across diverse project types.
• Proven ability to lead complex wayfinding projects from concept through completion, supported by a strong portfolio.

Required skills

• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience using AI design tools.
• Skills in 3DS Max.
• Competence with SketchUp.