Senior Wayfinding Designer

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.

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 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.

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 the company 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, 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.

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.

Location and Work Model

• State/Province: Dubai
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Primary Location: AE - Dubai, UAE - UBora Tower