Senior Wayfinding Consultant
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We are seeking a Senior Wayfinding Consultant / Designer with experience working in all sectors of the built environment to join our team responsible for the design, development and implementation of our wayfinding and signage projects.
You will need to be an excellent communicator and able to manage a project both face-to-face and through agile channels.
You will have a passion for designing engaging and inclusive design strategies for major buildings in the built environment which foster a sense of place and belonging, embraces culture and brand identities and enables our buildings, spaces and places to be understandable, easy to use and positively influence the employee and visitor experience.
As a senior designer you will be working with the directors of the interior design team and with the wider project teams across various BDP studios, to deliver wayfinding and signage projects in a variety of sectors. Thiswill include projects in the healthcare, education, culture, sports and workplace environment.
This includes early research, planning and conceptual design all the way through to the production of design intent drawings, specifications, message schedules and sign location plans.
The role requires that you:
- Have an understanding of physical environments, architecture, urban design and interior design
- Generate and present concept and developed designs for client review and approval
- Create wayfinding strategy reports, including the development of sign information content systems
- Create sign message schedules, sign location plans and design intent drawings for tender and construction packages
- Prepare technical and performance specifications
- Be client facing and participate in design team and stakeholder meetings/presentations
Key skills and qualifications:
- BA or equivalent qualification in graphic, communication or information design
- Extensive experience in wayfinding and/ or information design
- Expert user of Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), and other 3D applications
- Experience of working with Autocad and or Revit and Revit projects would be an advantage
- Experience and knowledge in Branding, Typography, UI/UX, Composition, Concept Development, and Presentations
- Previous experience of working in the architectural/built environment industry would be preferable
Personal attributes:
- Team player with a positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn
- Ability to provide excellent, consistent service to clients in a supportive and professional manner;
- Strong organisational skills, with exemplary attention to detail
- Effective time and project management to ensure deadlines are met
- Willingness and ability mentor and manage more junior members of the team
- Able to develop robust strategies for large public and corporate building and environments.
- Working with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure service and project work are carried out within agreed deadlines.
About us
BDP is a leading, global, multidisciplinary design practice united by a shared purpose: to design a world that's built for good. For more than 60 years, we've been solving problems, creating innovative spaces, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. From the start, we've been pioneers in the world of design, and our legacy is built on the meaningful, people-centred places we've brought to life.
We are a diverse, international practice of architects, engineers, designers, and urbanists. We work closely with our clients, users, and communities to craft spaces for living, working, learning, and enjoying life across the globe. With studios spanning the UK, Ireland, Europe, Asia, and North America, our reach is as broad as our expertise. And since joining forces with Japan's Nippon Koei in 2016, our ability to deliver integrated, impactful design has only grown stronger.
Our work is rooted in creativity, quality, and collaboration. We believe that great design removes barriers and opens new possibilities, all while meeting the demands of a constantly evolving world. Whether we're designing homes, workplaces, or public spaces, we always put people at the heart of our thinking, ensuring that the environments we create are not just functional, but also inclusive, beautiful, and socially and environmentally responsible.
We're proud of the places we've shaped and the lives we've touched, and we are committed to continuing our mission of designing a better, more connected world-one that leaves every place better than we found it.
BDP offers
BDP will provide a competitive salary along with a flexible pension allowance, private medical insurance, eye care vouchers, employee profit shares, subsidised canteen, contribution towards professional subscriptions and a great working and social environment.
To apply
To apply for this role, please click on the apply button below. You will then need to complete the online application form and attach a covering letter plus current CV and portfolio demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the position.
Please include an indication of your expected salary with your application.
BDP is actively fostering an inclusive organisation where people can be themselves and everyone has a sense of belonging. We want our teams to be diverse at every level, reflecting the communities we design for. As designers, we will create spaces for all that promote equity, wellbeing and participation within the built environment. We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different skills, professional and life experiences, to join us and help us to achieve our aspirations. We also welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly.
No third party or agency CVs will be accepted for this role.