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OUR ETHOS Consistency, thoroughness, passion, and craftsmanship are the fundamentals on which we have built SPMD. Our team has decades of experience in design, multidisciplinary production, artisanal craftsmanship, and fabrication. We design, curate, build, and install custom elements, including large-scale art, environmental graphics, wayfinding, experience moments, exhibits, and public activation. We work directly with clients, architects, and interior designers to bring to life the art and design that overlays the traditional architecture scope. We are a fast-growing design and fabrication studio with many exciting, unusual projects. POSITION SUMMARY As a wayfinding specialist, this is an opportunity to combine creativity, technical expertise, and strategic thinking to design signage and wayfinding systems that do more than guide—they inspire. As a key member of a multidisciplinary team of designers, you will focus on two core responsibilities: developing comprehensive wayfinding and signage systems for projects across workplace, and mixed-use environments; and helping to grow SPMD’s wayfinding practice by developing templates, best practices, and supporting business development initiatives. This role will present and engage in conversations with project partners, clients, and internal teams to guide decision making on code requirements and fabrication methods. SKILLS AND EXPECTATIONS • Manage and/or conduct wayfinding planning, including circulation analysis, user experience mapping, and signage program development. • Ability to understand and review architectural drawing sets and fabrication shop drawings • Develop signage typologies, location plans, message schedules, and specifications to support fabrication and installation • Evaluate materials, fabrication, and installation methods for durability, accessibility, and cost efficiency • Coordinate and review deliverables with internal teams and external consultants to ensure technical accuracy and design consistency • Present wayfinding concepts to clients and project teams, clearly communicating design intent and rationale • Flexibility to work on a variety of project types -or- multiple, concurrent projects in various stages of development • Be proactive, self-disciplined, and confident • Highly collaborative and experienced working with other designers, architects, project managers, graphic designers, engineers, fabricators, lighting designers, and clients. Internal Management & Team Growth • Guide and mentor staff on signage best practices and code requirements • Collaborate with internal design leadership to integrate cohesive signage systems into overall project design QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelors in graphic design, architecture, or related field • 5+ years of experience working as a wayfinding designer and/or wayfinding design lead developing signage, wayfinding, and placemaking packages • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite ADDITIONAL DETAILS • Salary range based on ability and experience level • Hybrid or remote will be evaluated on a case by case basis. Local to our HQ in Orange County a plus, but not a prerequisite for consideration • Travel may be required as-needed on a project basis for site visits, installations, workshops, and internal team collaboration Work Environment/Physical Demands • Normal office temperature-controlled conditions with quiet to moderate noise level and little to no exposure to heat, dust, or fumes. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position working at a desk; operate a computer and other office machinery including printer, copier, and telephone; move about inside the office to access office machinery; exchange information with coworkers; and may need to lift or move up to 10 pounds. Salary Range based on experience: $80K - $115K