Title : Associate Director, Wayfinding and DesignJob Type: Perm Job Hours: Full time Location: Hybrid (3 days in London studio, Mon and Wed fixed) Salary range: £50k – £65k d.o.e. plus benefits The Speed read: Ready to step into a leadership role where your design insight and strategic thinking can truly shape outcomes? A renowned international firm specialising in Wayfinding, Architecture, and Interior Design are looking for an Associate Director to lead and inspire their Branded Environments team. You’ll help steer high-impact projects, guide emerging talent, and play a key role in the evolution of a collaborative, future-focused practice. The Facts: As Associate Director, you’ll be the creative and technical powerhouse leading projects from concept to completion. These projects are global and super diverse ranging from mixed use developments, education, cross cultural, hospitality, retail, commercial and residential. You’ll manage your team like a pro, support junior colleagues to reach their potential, and play a key role in business development. Autonomy is yours to own, with minimal oversight - perfect for a self-starter who’s organised, personable, and obsessed with quality design. Expect to split your time between hands-on project work, leadership duties, and helping grow our business. You’ll Be:Leading and inspiring your team to deliver outstanding design and technical excellenceManaging projects from start to finish, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are nailed every timeActing as a key client contact, building strong relationships and driving repeat businessSupporting junior colleagues with coaching, feedback, and professional developmentPitching in on business development and fee negotiations like a seasoned proKeeping a sharp eye on budgets, resources, and project workflowsContributing creatively by actively designing on live projects -because you love what you do!You’ll Have:Proven experience across design for the built environment at various scales and sectorsA strong knack for project management and client liaison with impeccable organisation skillsLeadership chops and the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced settingThe confidence to work independently and the flexibility to adapt under pressureA genuine love and respect for excellent typography and beautiful design systemsExcellent communication skills - both written and verbal, plus a knack for presenting ideas clearlySolid Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office skills (your digital toolkit)Experience using Signagent is a plusA good understanding of Revit and overseeing designs within this toolBonus points if you have project/design management qualificationsA passion for design, industry best practices, and a track record of delivering quality work on time Please attach CV and Portfolio/Link to website (for design roles) Applicants must be living in and have the right to work in the UK. Job Ref: 38732