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Job Description
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:
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<li>Lead the design and development of signage and wayfinding systems for large-scale urban, retail, hospitality, and mixed-use projects in the Middle East.</li>
<li>Create bilingual (Arabic/English) wayfinding strategies that reflect regional cultural norms and enhance user experience.</li>
<li>Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across geographies, including architects, landscape designers, branding consultants, and client representatives.</li>
<li>Prepare comprehensive design documentation including sign location plans, message schedules, and sign family designs.</li>
<li>Coordinate with Middle East-based teams during site audits, stakeholder presentations, and installation phases.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with regional accessibility standards, local regulations, and cultural sensitivities.</li>
<li>Stay informed on material innovations, fabrication techniques, and sustainability practices relevant to signage in the Middle East.</li>
</ul>
Preferred Attributes:
<ul>
<li>Experience working on Miga projects or with Middle East government entities.</li>
<li>Ability to manage multiple projects and mentor junior designers.</li>
<li>Multilingual capabilities (English is a plus).</li>
</ul>
Qualifications
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<li>Bachelor’s or master’s degree in graphic design, Environmental Design, Industrial Design, architecture or any related field.</li>
<li>+6 years of experience in signage and wayfinding design, with a strong portfolio in signage and wayfinding design of international or Middle East projects.</li>
<li>Familiarity with Arabic typography, cultural symbolism, and regional design codes.</li>
<li>Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, Rhino, Rendering softwares such as Keyshot</li>
<li>Strong communication skills with experience in remote collaboration and client engagement.</li>
<li>Present design proposals to clients, incorporating their feedback and implementing necessary revisions.</li>
<li>Supervise the production and installation of signage to ensure compliance with design specifications and quality standards.</li>
</ul>
Additional Information
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Job Details
Role Level: Associate Work Type: Full-Time Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Company Website: <a href="http://www.aecom.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://www.aecom.com</a> Job Function: Design &amp; Creative Arts Company Industry/
Sector: Civil Engineering
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