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Populous
Midweight Wayfinding Graphic Designer
London
Full Time

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London

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3 days ago

About Populous
For more than 40 years Populous has had a singular focus – to draw people together around the things that they love, to be the leading design firm that specialises in places, spaces and events where people gather. Our success is defined by designing projects that are seen as the benchmark. We are committed to future innovation, anticipating and shaping the future of our industries.
Our team is made up of highly talented people with a range of skills, all integral to successfully bringing to life the places and experiences we design. As our company has grown, our expertise has expanded to encompass a wide variety of disciplines – including architecture, audiovisual consultancy, brand activation, design & build, events, food & beverage strategy, interior design, landscape architecture, urban design and wayfinding.
This varied expertise enables us to transform neighbourhoods, revitalise cities, build relationships and create buildings, places and spaces that draw people together, from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to The Co-op Live Arena.
As we continue to bring to life award-winning venues and experiences our EMEA Practice is looking for a Midweight Wayfinding Graphic Designer based in our Shoreditch studio.
About the Role
This role sits within our Wayfinding team and plays a key part in the ideation and design of Wayfinding projects within the built environment. We are seeking a graphic designer with experience and a keen interest in Wayfinding, who will collaborate closely with the team to create innovative and emotionally meaningful wayfinding design systems.
Key responsibilities include:  
  • Play a key role in pushing creative boundaries to continue to enhance the graphic design output of the team
  • Bring fresh ideas and perspectives to the team through research, knowledge and expertise
  • Develop wayfinding graphic systems from initial concept to detailed design documents
  • Participate in brainstorming sessions, design sprints, internal workshops to bring a graphic design perspective to design discussions
  • Contribute to the creation of wayfinding strategy reports and the production of clear, compelling presentations
  • Take ownership of graphic design presenting both internally in team workshops, and to clients as and when required
Key requirements include:
  • A passion for design and pushing creative boundaries
  • A drive for originality, with a talent for inventing fresh ideas
  • Strong technical skills, particularly in Adobe Creative Suite
  • Excellent conceptual and strategic thinking skills with a user centred focus
  • Expertise in typography, colour, layout, and pictogram design that bring wayfinding systems to life
  • Experience of creating and working with design guidelines
  • Skilled at crafting graphical wayfinding systems from a conceptual design narrative or taking inspiration from an existing brand
  • Experience in working on large scale projects
  • Confident managing multiple projects and revisions, with exceptional attention to detail
  • Confident presenting to clients
  • A people person – open minded who will bring your perspective, personality and culture to our team
About the Studio
Our Worship St studio is located just a short walk from Shoreditch High St Station, surrounded by well-known bars and restaurants and with excellent travel connections. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive and competitive benefits programme, as well as the opportunity to attend events at several Populous-designed venues.
Why Join the Team?   
  • Work alongside passionate, creative individuals who lead their industry, transform ideas into reality and celebrate the beauty of human connection
  • Enjoy various benefits, such as hybrid working and gym membership discounts
  • Enjoy the opportunity to attend events at Populous-designed venues
  • Connect and learn at regular social and knowledge sharing events including an annual conference and a weekend abroad Christmas party
How to Apply 
Populous is an equal opportunity employer. If you’re ready to utilise your skills to support our growing practice, click “Apply” to begin the application process. In your application, please include your CV and a one-page letter of motivation (cover letter), salary expectations, and availability
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