Senior Wayfinding Designer

About Architectus
Architectus is Australia's largest and most diverse architecture and design practice, with more than 730 talented designers and specialists working across nine Australian studios. We combine deep expertise in every sector with critical problem-solving skills and a commitment to exceptional, enduring design. Together with our clients, we aim to make a positive and lasting impact on people, cities and communities.

About the Role

We're looking for a Senior Wayfinding Designer who can turn complex spaces into clear, intuitive experiences. This role blends strategic spatial thinking, graphic design, and human-centered problem-solving to create wayfinding systems that help people navigate environments with ease and confidence.

You'll collaborate across design disciplines within project teams to deliver cohesive wayfinding solutions spanning all major sectors.

What you'll do:

• Design wayfinding and signage systems for internal and external built environments 
• Work independently across projects of varying scale and sector 
• Lead project wayfinding teams or support senior team members as needed 
• Develop design concepts into detailed, accurate, and buildable documentation for signage and environmental graphics 
• Coordinate with internal designers, external consultants, contractors, clients, fabricators 
• Present work to stakeholders and contribute to client-facing communications

About you:

We are excited to welcome someone with:

• 6+ years of industry experience as a wayfinding designer, preferably within a dedicated wayfinding practice
• Strong graphic and typographic skills with high attention to detail
• Solid understanding of technical requirements - able to take projects from concept through construction documentation and delivery
• Proven ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining quality 
• High proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop 

Employee Benefits
With a focus on corporate social responsibility and environmental initiatives, you'll appreciate our welcoming, community-driven atmosphere. Here's some of what we offer our team: 

• Flexible work options including recuperation time and work from home days 
• Access to industry experts through our in-house mentoring program 
• Generous paid parental leave: 16 weeks primary carers, 4 weeks secondary carers 
• $5,000 employee referral bonus and novated lease options for electric vehicles 
• Income protection insurance to cover part of your wage if you're unable to work 
• Access to confidential counselling, wellbeing, legal and financial advice 
• Supportive and diverse workplace culture 

To Apply
Don't miss this opportunity to become part of the Architectus team. Suitable applicants are required to submit their resume, cover letter and portfolio reflecting delivered projects via the 'Apply' button. 

Architectus is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment screening. This role requires a valid Australian or New Zealand work visa. All applicants will be notified of an outcome as soon as possible or once the recruitment process is complete.