Wayfinding Specialist

Global Infrastructure•Newark, NJ

3d•$100,000 - $135,000

About The Position

TYLin is seeking a Wayfinding Specialist to support the planning and design of wayfinding systems for complex infrastructure and transportation projects in the New York and New Jersey region. The role is suited to an experienced architect or planner with a background in wayfinding strategy, environmental graphic design, and integrating signage and passenger information systems into the built environment. The specialist will translate user needs, operational requirements, and architectural intent into intuitive, accessible, cohesive wayfinding solutions. Experience in transportation infrastructure—including transit stations, airports, rail facilities, or other public-facing transportation environments—is strongly preferred. Working with multidisciplinary project teams, clients, and stakeholders, the specialist will help shape passenger and user experiences from early planning and concept development through detailed design and implementation. TYLin describes its work as full-service infrastructure consulting, with more than 3,000 employees across the Americas, Asia, and Europe. The company emphasizes innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs, mobility, resilient systems, and sustainable solutions. The role offers a base compensation range of $100,000–$135,000 annually, with career development opportunities and a total rewards package that may include medical, disability and life insurance, continuing education benefits, paid time off, an employee assistance program, and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture, Urban Planning, Environmental Design, Graphic Design, or a related discipline.
At least 5 years of relevant professional experience, with a strong emphasis on wayfinding planning and design.
Demonstrated experience developing wayfinding strategies and signage systems for complex built environments.
Strong understanding of pedestrian circulation, passenger journeys, spatial orientation, signage hierarchies, and information design.
Experience integrating wayfinding into architectural, planning, and multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
Ability to interpret client requirements and translate complex operational and spatial needs into clear, practical design solutions.
Strong communication, presentation, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Proficiency in relevant design and documentation tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, Revit, or comparable software.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and contribute effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
Familiarity with accessibility standards, inclusive design principles, and applicable signage requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience on transportation or transit infrastructure projects, such as rail stations, transit hubs, airports, terminals, or other public transportation facilities.
Professional registration or relevant design credentials; equivalent experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Develop wayfinding strategies, navigation concepts, and signage frameworks for complex buildings, public spaces, and transportation infrastructure.
Lead development of wayfinding concepts, sign families, signage layouts, environmental graphics, and related design documentation.
Coordinate wayfinding systems with architectural design, interior environments, site planning, circulation, and passenger flow.
Apply user-centered design principles to create intuitive, legible, and consistent navigation for diverse users, including people with disabilities and people unfamiliar with the environment.
Collaborate with architects, planners, engineers, transportation specialists, and other technical disciplines to integrate wayfinding into overall project design.
Facilitate workshops, present design concepts, communicate recommendations, and incorporate client and stakeholder feedback into deliverables.
Guide preparation and review of wayfinding plans, signage schedules, design guidelines, specifications, and related documentation.
Coordinate with project managers and technical teams to manage design milestones, address project constraints, and support implementation.
Ensure designs align with accessibility requirements, applicable codes and standards, client criteria, and project-specific guidelines.
Support proposals and client presentations and help identify opportunities to expand TYLin’s wayfinding and passenger experience capabilities.