Design Lead- Wayfinding & Built 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 :

This is a full-time position based in Holborn, London, with a hybrid work setup (Fridays from home).

Please attach CV and Portfolio / Link to website (for design roles)

Applicants must be living in and have the right to work in the UK. Job Ref : 37477