Senior Strategist - Branded Environments

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Strategist (Branded Environments) with a proven track record in designing for the built environment across various project scales and sectors. This role focuses on Wayfinding, Placemaking, and Brand, and requires a deep interest in human movement and interaction with our surroundings.

• Work as a senior member of our interdisciplinary team, specializing in managing strategy development for way finding projects.
• Create and deliver optimal strategy solutions for all way finding projects under the guidance of the Associate Director.
• Manage project delivery from design concepts to final design, including overseeing day-to-day project activities, project planning, resourcing, and reporting.
• Conduct on-site reviews and audits of existing signage systems and environments, analyse movement patterns, and define way finding strategies for each project.
• Build and maintain client relationships, manage expectations, and present project updates both internally and externally.
• Collaborate with other design disciplines to ensure full integration of work.

• Proven experience managing all stages of the way finding strategy development process.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide junior colleagues.
• In-depth knowledge of Accessibility and Legibility guidelines and best practices.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present ideas effectively.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office, and design management tools.
• Experience interpreting architectural drawings and 3D product design drawings.
• Ability to plan and execute client and stakeholder workshops as part of the way finding and placemaking strategy process.

• Detail-oriented with a passion for design, user experience, and creative processes.
• Team-oriented with proven leadership skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized with a strong track record of design management and client liaison.
• Fluent in written and spoken English, with excellent time management skills.
• Flexible in approach, capable of working on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Able to provide technical and developmental feedback to junior team members.

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Agile working with the option of three days in the studio and two working from home
• Opportunities to learn and grow within a fast-paced, global company
• A fun, inclusive and collaborative studio environment with an active calendar of social activities
• 22 days annual leave with the option to buy more
• A range of benefits including private medical/life insurance and pension