About the Role
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.
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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).
Qualifications:
- 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 software 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.
Additional Information
- At the company, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an office location as a condition of employment.
Benefits:
the company is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, the company's benefits may include:
- Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits
- Paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits
- Perks, flexible work options, well-being resources
- Employee assistance program, business travel insurance
- Service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase plan
Work Environment
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.
Work Location
- State/Province: Dubai
- Business Group: DCS
- Work Location Model: Hybrid
- Primary Location: AE - Dubai, UAE - UBora Tower
