Design Lead- Wayfinding & Built Environment

A leading boutique studio in London, specialising in wayfinding and design for the built environment, is seeking a Design Lead to join their team. With nearly 15 years of experience and a workforce of around 50 across London, Milan, and China, the studio has completed high-profile projects globally. The role requires a candidate with a strong background in wayfinding, architecture, or environmental design, who can manage projects and lead teams effectively. This full-time position offers a hybrid working model and is ideal for a professional looking to enhance their impact within a collaborative environment.

Title: Design Lead – Wayfinding & Built Environment
Job Type: Perm
Job Hours: 9am-6pm (Full time)
Location: Holborn, London (Hybrid – WFH Fridays)
Salary range: £60k
The speed read:

A leading boutique studio specialising in wayfinding and design for the built environment is looking for a Design Lead to join their growing team in London.
The Facts:

With nearly 15 years of experience and close to 50 team members across London, Milan, and China, the studio delivers bespoke, high-profile projects around the world – including urban developments, cultural destinations, transport systems, and major work in Saudi Arabia.
This role presents an exciting opportunity for a candidate with a strong background in wayfinding, architecture, or environmental/graphic design. It would particularly suit someone who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment and is ready to take on greater responsibility by leading both people and projects. The position offers the chance to work at scale and see their expertise reflected in globally significant work. It’s an ideal next step for a design professional looking to deepen their impact and grow within a creative, collaborative studio.
You’ll be:

• Leading and managing multiple wayfinding and environmental design projects from concept to completion
• Guiding creative direction while supporting and mentoring project teams
• Coordinating with clients, collaborators, and directors to ensure smooth project delivery
• Overseeing timelines, budgets, resources, and deliverables
• Balancing hands-on design work with project leadership (roughly 50/50 split)

You’ll have:

• A strong background in wayfinding, architecture, or environmental design
• Proficiency in Revit and experience working within BIM environments
• Proven track record of delivering projects through construction phases
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams on complex projects
• Confident working across early-stage strategy and technical wayfinding
• Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills
• International project experience is a bonus, particularly in the public realm or infrastructure sectors

This is a full-time position based in Holborn, London, with a hybrid work setup (Fridays from home).
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Applicants must be living in and have the right to work in the UK.Job Ref: 37477