Senior Wayfinding Designer

2 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Populous Full time



POPULOUS is an award-winning, international design practice specialising in sport and entertainment venues that draw people and communities together for unforgettable experiences.

The Populous London Studio is looking for a senior wayfinding designer to take a leading role in the design and delivery of several major urban realm and sporting venue wayfinding projects.

The ideal candidate will have exceptional graphic design skills in wayfinding or information design, i.e., map design, pictograms, and information graphics, and an excellent understanding of typography.

They will be experienced in working with architectural and spatial design teams, and having basic knowledge of product design and materiality is a bonus.

This role would suit either a wayfinding designer or strategist, but knowledge of both is a bonus.

Main duties and responsibilities


  • Liaise directly with clients to determine project briefs, deliverables, and schedules.
  • Lead projects from concept through detailed design, coordinating with the other design disciplines across the project.
  • Undertake project and user research and apply findings to project outputs.
  • Present in front of clients
  • Collaborate with the architectural team, manufacturers, and other third-party teams to align work streams.
  • Collaborate with the design team and client on all aspects of the design process.
  • Document design through plans, elevations, and details, coordinating with vendors to maintain design intent.
  • Provide sign placement plans, content schedules, proof-referencing numbers, produce artwork according to signage requirements (sizing and standards), and articulate design decisions.

Knowledge, skills, and experience


  • Good communication (written and oral) and presentation skills
  • Exceptional graphic design skills with a strong background in information and user-centric design (i.e., map design, pictograms, information graphics)
  • Experience in working with architecture and spatial design, specifically with large-scale public buildings
  • Strong familiarity with architectural construction documents, scales, sections, plans, and elevations; proficiency in drawing in scale
  • Ability to work in the architectural environment of wayfinding, be fully conversant with architectural terminology, and track architectural drawings
  • Excellent design aesthetic and typography skills
  • A solid understanding of user behavior in complex environments
  • Effective written, visual, verbal, and presentation communication skills (internal team and client-facing)
  • Firm working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop
  • Confidently working with the Microsoft Office Suite
  • Degree in graphic design, information design, or another related equivalent degree.



How to apply:


If you are interested in joining our expanding team, please “Apply”. In your application, please include your CV and a one-page letter of motivation (cover letter), salary expectations, and your availability.


Populous is an equal opportunities employer. Populous employees enjoy a full range of workplace benefits, as well as the opportunity to attend events at several of our London venues, including the O2 Arena, Emirates Stadium and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

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