Signage & Wayfinding Designer

Company Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be h accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand.

We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

Signage & Wayfinding Designer

Designs and implements integrated signage and information systems that help people navigate complex environments, ensuring intuitive, accessible, and brand-aligned way finding solutions for diverse user groups for the client project.

• Research & Analysis:
  Conduct site analysis, user research (interviews, surveys), and understand architectural plans and user behavior. Study existing and evolving reports for the project to understand and be able to implement agreed and approved strategies.
• Strategy & Concept:
  Develop overarching way finding strategies, concepts, and visual systems. Review other consultants’ work to align with approved client systems and approved Masterplan and Guidelines.
• Design & Development:
  Create signage, symbols, maps, digital guides, and prototypes, integrating branding and accessibility. Review other consultants’ work to align with approved client systems and approved Masterplan and Guidelines.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work with architects, client, PMC’s, contractors and manufacturers, to coordinate Public Realm, Asset Designs and Infrastructure.
• Implementation:
  Review shop drawings and construction documents, manage mock-ups, and oversee production/installation.
• Accessibility:
  Ensure compliance with standards (e.g., ADA) and cater to diverse needs (visual, physical).

• Often collaborative, working across design, architecture, and construction teams. Ideal candidate will have experience with review and assessment of way finding systems from strategy through to detailed design for implementation.
• May involve some site visits and travel.
• Focus on enhancing user experience, reducing stress, and improving clarity in challenging environments within the client’s project.
• Attend workshops with client and consultants to achieve required outcomes.

• Education:
  
  Degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture or related field.
• Experience:
  
  8+ proven experience in signage, environmental graphics, or way finding.
• Skills:
  
  Strong visual design, problem‑solving, communication, user empathy, understanding of spatial orientation, and knowledge of accessibility principles.
• Software:
  Proficiency in design software (Revit/Revizto, Adobe Creative Suite, CAD, Sketch Up are a plus).

About AECOM: AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM 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.

AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at

What makes AECOM a great place to work:
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.

ReqID: J
Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa
Career Area:
Construction
Work Location Model:
On‑Site