Temporary Wayfinding & Signage Designer

Arrowstreet•Boston, MA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Arrowstreet is seeking a Temporary Wayfinding and Signage Designer to join their team through the end of the year. This role involves transforming complex spaces into clear, intuitive experiences by blending spatial thinking, graphic design, and user-centered problem-solving. The designer will create signage systems that help people navigate environments easily and confidently, collaborating with architectural project teams to deliver cohesive wayfinding solutions, particularly in aviation environments. This position requires on-site work with flexibility for hybrid arrangements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Environmental Design, Architecture, or related field.
3+ years of experience in wayfinding, signage, or environmental graphic design.
Experience with large-scale environments (Aviation, transportation spaces).
Strong understanding of typography, color, hierarchy, and spatial design.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).
Knowledge of ADA and accessibility standards.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Familiarity with fabrication methods and materials.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
Comfortable balancing creativity with functional constraints.
Able to communicate complex information clearly and simply.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with architects and project teams to integrate wayfinding systems into new and existing structures through schematic design through construction.
Design signage systems including identification, directional, regulatory, and informational signage.
Create design concepts, message schedules, and location plans.
Translate design concepts into detailed, accurate, and buildable documentation for signage and environmental graphics.
Balance multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously while maintaining a high standard of quality.
Ensure compliance with ADA, accessibility, and local code requirements.
Coordinate with architects, interior designers, fabricators, and installers.
Conduct site surveys and participate in client presentations.
Maintain brand consistency across all signage and environmental graphics.
Oversee design intent through fabrication and installation phases.
Review shop drawings, RFIs, and submittments.