Senior Signage and Wayfinding Designer

AtkinsRéalis · Cairo, Egypt · Posted 2026-08-01

OverviewWe are looking for a highly skilled and culturally aware Senior Signage and Wayfinding Designer to join our Cairo studio, supporting the delivery of high-profile projects across the Middle East. The role requires a strategic thinker with strong design sensibilities, capable of leading wayfinding systems from concept to implementation while collaborating remotely with regional teams and clients.Your roleLead the design and development of signage and wayfinding systems for large-scale urban, retail, hospitality, and mixed-use projects in the Middle East.Create bilingual (Arabic/English) wayfinding strategies that reflect regional cultural norms and enhance user experience.Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across geographies, including architects, landscape designers, branding consultants, and client representatives.Prepare comprehensive design documentation including sign location plans, message schedules, sign family designs, and technical specifications.Coordinate with Middle East-based teams during site audits, stakeholder presentations, and installation phases.Ensure compliance with regional accessibility standards, local regulations, and cultural sensitivities.Stay informed on material innovations, fabrication techniques, and sustainability practices relevant to signage in the Middle East.QualificationsAbout youBachelor'S or master's degree in graphic design, Environmental Design, Industrial Design, architecture or any related field.+6 years of experience in signage and wayfinding design, with a strong portfolio in signage and wayfinding design of international or Middle East projects.Familiarity with Arabic typography, cultural symbolism, and regional design codes.Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, and wayfinding-specific tools (e.g., Sign Agent, Figma).Strong communication skills with experience in remote collaboration and client engagement.Present design proposals to clients, incorporating their feedback and implementing necessary revisions.Supervise the production and installation of signage to ensure compliance with design specifications and quality standards.Preferred AttributesExperience working on Miga projects or with Middle East government entities.Ability to manage multiple projects and mentor junior designers.Multilingual capabilities (English is a plus).Rewards & benefitsExplore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.This IncludesComprehensive life insurance coverageMedical insurance for you and your dependentsAnnual leave balance in accordance with local labour lawFlexible and hybrid work solutionsOpportunity for local and global internal transfersCompany gratuity schemeDiscretionary bonus programEmployee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutritionSeize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.About AtkinsRéalisWe're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.Find out more.

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