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As a Wayfinding Design Lead at WSP, you will have the opportunity to lead and contribute to impactful projects focused on elevating user experiences and navigation within built environments. You will engage in a vibrant mix of creativity, problem-solving, and collaborative tasks, providing the perfect platform for your innovative work. This includes strategizing and developing user-centric wayfinding methodologies, to optimize navigation experiences, as well as creating compelling presentations that showcase our solutions effectively. **Key Responsibilities:** - Lead the conceptualization, design development, and implementation of wayfinding projects from inception to completion. - Develop creative direction and execution of wayfinding, signage, and placemaking projects, ensuring alignment with project goals and client expectations. - Create compelling narratives and presentations to effectively communicate strategy and design proposals to clients and project stakeholders. - Coordinate and work closely with wider teams of architects, interior designers, and other stakeholders to propose integrated wayfinding design solutions that meet clients requirements. - Provide mentorship and guidance to the team, fostering a culture of creativity, excellence, and collaboration. - Demonstrate expertise in design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite, AI Tools, 3DS Max, and SketchUp to create conceptual designs, sketches, and illustrations. - Manage project schedules, resources, and workflow to ensure timely delivery of high-quality design deliverables. - Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in wayfinding design, and incorporate relevant advancements into project deliverables. **Qualifications Required:** - Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture, urban design, graphic design, or a related field. - Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in wayfinding design, signage, and environmental graphics on various project typologies including masterplans, luxury hospitality, residential, mixed-use, retail, commercial, entertainment, healthcare, and education. - Robust design portfolio and proven track record of successfully leading and delivering complex wayfinding projects from concept to completion. - Strong creative and conceptualization skills, with the ability to utilize robust expertise in urban planning and interior design to develop and illustrate comprehensive wayfinding strategies and presentations. - Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with clients, team members, and stakeholders. - Expertise in design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite, AI Tools, 3DS Max, SketchUp, and AutoCAD. - Extensive understanding of local regulations, codes, and standards governing wayfinding and architecture projects in the Middle East. - Strong understanding of materials and fabrication techniques, detailed design drawings, and specifications. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail. - Willingness to travel globally as required to support project needs and client engagements. This position at WSP offers you the opportunity to work with a dedicated team of professionals who are passionate about creating lasting solutions in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Power & Energy, Resources, and Industry sectors. With a global presence and a focus on inclusivity and diversity, WSP provides a collaborative and innovative work environment where your expertise can contribute to shaping communities and the future. For more information about WSP, you can visit www.wsp.com.,
