Wayfinding & Signage Design Lead/Associate Director

About this role

Who we are:

At Urbis, we are dedicated to shaping meaningful, sustainable cities and communities. Our team of passionate problem solvers is sought out for fresh thinking and innovative approaches to city-shaping projects. Here, you will make a tangible difference and gain incredible industry experience, working on some of the most exciting projects.

We empower our employees and support them to be their best. Benefits include salary continuance insurance, work-life balance, health and wellbeing programs, and generous parental leave policies for both primary and secondary carers, including leave for adoption, surrogacy, and foster care arrangements.

Urbis is proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for gender equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

Urbis shaping futures your way!

 

The Opportunity

Our Creative team is looking for a Wayfinding & Signage Design Lead/Associate Director to drive the growth of our Creative Services. We are a diverse team of creatives looking for an expert to establish a wayfinding and signage practice with strong market potential.

This role involves delivering outstanding client work, securing new business, and meeting billing targets. As a key member of the Creative Services management team, you will also support the development of team members through coaching, mentoring, and effective leadership.

This exciting opportunity is open to those located in Sydney or Brisbane. 

 

In this role, you will: 

• Lead and manage external client projects, ensuring budgets and deadlines are met.
• Grow our practice by securing new business opportunities through fee proposals, tenders and internal referrals.
• Partner with our landscape architecture and heritage interpretation experts to design integrated strategies for precincts and places
• Develop and mentor team members, enhancing their skills and career growth through coaching and technical guidance.
• Build and maintain client relationships, generating repeat work and strong professional networks.
• Maintain great commercial hygiene ensuring accurate revenue forecasting and task management.

 

You will have the following: 

• A portfolio of excellent wayfinding and signage outcomes using contemporary design strategies and meeting industry technical standards
• Previous experience in a design/creative/brand studio and/or consultancy environment;
• Tertiary qualifications in graphic design, visual communication or related disciplines;
• 10+ years relevant experience or equivalent experience.
• A proactive approach to building relationships, collaborating with project team members and stakeholders, and providing consultative solutions
• Client-focus and a commercial mindset
• Strong people management skills
• Additional experience delivering desktop publishing, wayfinding and signage, digital experiences, or video and animation projects is preferred.

 

 

Why Urbis?

Urbis is committed to fostering a work environment that is inclusive, supports flexibility, and welcomes diversity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and an employer of choice for gender equality (EOCGE), recognised through the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).  As a member of our team, you will have the benefit of:

• A truly flexible workplace with strong client support and engagement.
• Active mentorship, career goal development, and support in achieving them.
• Investment in ongoing training with an annual training budget for all employees.
• Opportunities to partake in internal and external networking and social events across the State and Nationally.
• Working on city-shaping projects alongside the best in the industry, across all sectors..

 

Our commitment to Inclusion

At Urbis, we encourage everyone to be themselves and share their unique views which are shaped by their individual identity. We are proud of our ongoing recognition as a champion of workplace inclusion amongst our professional services peers. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection.

 

How to Apply?

Are you ready to start your journey with some of the brightest minds in the industry and passionate about making a difference to our clients, community, and team? Click on “Apply for this job.”

All applications will need a portfolio demonstrating your experience. Additional examples may be requested to demonstrate technical capability.

If you have any questions, feel free to email careers@urbis.com.au.

 

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