Senior
Senior Signage and Wayfinding Designer
Job Description
Role Overview:
We are looking for a highly skilled and culturally aware Senior Signage and Wayfinding Designer to join our Cairo 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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Lead the design and development of signage and wayfinding systems for large-scale urban, retail, hospitality, and mixed-use projects in the Middle East.
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Create bilingual (Arabic/English) wayfinding strategies that reflect regional cultural norms and enhance user experience.
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Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across geographies, including architects, landscape designers, branding consultants, and client representatives.
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Prepare comprehensive design documentation including sign location plans, message schedules, sign family designs, and technical specifications.
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Coordinate with Middle East-based teams during site audits, stakeholder presentations, and installation phases.
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Ensure compliance with regional accessibility standards, local regulations, and cultural sensitivities.
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Stay informed on material innovations, fabrication techniques, and sustainability practices relevant to signage in the Middle East.
Qualifications & Experience:
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Bachelor’s or master’s degree in graphic design, Environmental Design, Industrial Design, architecture or any related field.
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+6 years of experience in signage and wayfinding design, with a strong portfolio in signage and wayfinding design of international or Middle East projects.
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Familiarity with Arabic typography, cultural symbolism, and regional design codes.
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Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, and wayfinding-specific tools (e.g., Sign Agent, Figma).
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Strong communication skills with experience in remote collaboration and client engagement.
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Present design proposals to clients, incorporating their feedback and implementing necessary revisions.
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Supervise the production and installation of signage to ensure compliance with design specifications and quality standards.
Preferred Attributes:
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Experience working on Miga projects or with Middle East government entities.
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Ability to manage multiple projects and mentor junior designers.
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Multilingual capabilities (English is a plus).
Worker Type
Employee
Job Type
Regular
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