DescriptionAbout the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Strategist (Branded Environments) with a proven track record in designing for the built environment across various project scales and sectors. This role focuses on Wayfinding, Placemaking, and Brand, and requires a deep interest in human movement and interaction with our surroundings.
Responsibilities:
As a Senior Strategist (Branded Environments), you will:
- Work as a senior member of our interdisciplinary team, specializing in managing strategy development for wayfinding projects.
- Create and deliver optimal strategy solutions for all wayfinding projects under the guidance of the Associate Director.
- Manage project delivery from design concepts to final design, including overseeing day-to-day project activities, project planning, resourcing, and reporting.
- Conduct on-site reviews and audits of existing signage systems and environments, analyse movement patterns, and define wayfinding strategies for each project.
- Build and maintain client relationships, manage expectations, and present project updates both internally and externally.
- Collaborate with other design disciplines to ensure full integration of work.
What we are looking for
To succeed in this role, you should have:
- Proven experience managing all stages of the wayfinding strategy development process.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide junior colleagues.
- In-depth knowledge of Accessibility and Legibility guidelines and best practices.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present ideas effectively.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office, and design management tools.
- Experience interpreting architectural drawings and 3D product design drawings.
- Ability to plan and execute client and stakeholder workshops as part of the wayfinding and placemaking strategy process.
About You:
You are:
- Detail-oriented with a passion for design, user experience, and creative processes.
- Team-oriented with proven leadership skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Highly organized with a strong track record of design management and client liaison.
- Fluent in written and spoken English, with excellent time management skills.
- Flexible in approach, capable of working on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Able to provide technical and developmental feedback to junior team members.
What we can offer you
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience
- Agile working with the option of three days in the studio and two working from home
- Opportunities to learn and grow within a fast-paced, global company
- A fun, inclusive and collaborative studio environment with an active calendar of social activities
- 22 days annual leave with the option to buy more
- A range of benefits including private medical/life insurance and pension
