Description
About 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