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AECOM · 4 days ago

Wayfinding Planner & Designer

Orlando, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$90K/yr - $130K/yr

6+ years exp

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm dedicated to delivering a better world. The Wayfinding Planner & Designer will develop comprehensive wayfinding and signage systems for various environments while identifying opportunities to expand AECOM’s wayfinding practice.

Civil EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnergyGovernmentInformation Technology

No H1B

Responsibilities

Partner with the Urbanism + Planning leadership team and the Wayfinding Studio lead to identify and monitor best practices, and to identify opportunities to expand AECOM’s wayfinding client base and service offerings

Manage and/or conduct wayfinding planning, including circulation analysis, user experience mapping, and signage program development

Produce detailed design intent and construction documentation, ensuring compliance with ADA standards, building codes, and other regulatory requirements

Create signage typology, location plans, message schedules, and specifications to guide fabrication and installation

Collaborate with architects, engineers, planners, and other stakeholders to integrate wayfinding into the overall project design

Evaluate materials, fabrication techniques, and installation methods to ensure durability, accessibility, and cost-effectiveness

Review and coordinate deliverables with internal teams and external consultants to maintain technical accuracy and design consistency

Present concepts to clients and project teams, clearly articulating design rationale and decision-making

Qualification

Wayfinding principlesHuman-centered designAdobe Creative SuiteSignage materials knowledgeADA guidelines experienceRevitBusiness developmentCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree in industrial design, graphic design, environmental graphic design, architecture, urban design, or a related field and 6+ years of professional experience in wayfinding, environmental graphic design, or signage design

Experience with wayfinding principles, human-centered design, and spatial navigation

Experience using Adobe Creative Suite

Experienced knowledge of signage materials, fabrication methods, and installation processes