Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Our dynamic team in Toronto is looking for Entry Level/ Assistant Wayfinding Designer with comprehensive knowledge of graphic and industrial design principles and practices with specific knowledge of their application to complex projects.

Role accountabilities:

Create and develop design solutions aligned to graphic design best practices. Working together with the Project Leads, solve planning, design and fabrication issues using architectural, wayfinding and accessibility principles alongside industry standards including applying traffic flow, orientation, sign hierarchy, messaging, typography, symbols,  colour, signage design and environmental graphic design. Assist with the signage and wayfinding reports and prepare client-facing presentation. Prepare drawings and documents including sign location plan, message schedule, fabrication, mounting details, material and finish specifications. Assist with the site assessments, visitor needs assessments and visitor journey mapping exercises. Actively take part in recommending best practices, methods, and even media best suited to produce desired design results and goals. Ensure all designs follow project quality standards and are aligned to project delivery schedules,

Qualifications & Experience:

Minimum Degree / Diploma in Graphic Design, Experiential Design and/or Industrial Design, Between 1 to 3 years of experience in wayfinding design programs An excellent sense of Graphic Design and/or Wayfinding Design with a portfolio in typography, illustration and layout. Experience with solving design and planning issues using architectural and wayfinding principles and industry standards including applying traffic flow, orientation, hierarchy, messaging, typography, symbols and colour. Experience with preparing design drawings and documents including sign location plan, message schedule, , mounting details, material and finish specifications. Experience in transit station signage and wayfinding programs will be considered an asset Knowledge of accessibility guidelines, including the AODA and local codes Highly organized with the ability to manage time and deadlines in a fast-paced work environment Analytical thinker and problem solver and Illustration and animation skills are an asset. Experience with participating in planning and engagement sessions with public and stakeholders are an asset. Experience on large, multidisciplinary teams will be considered and asset Revit, Microstation and 3D modelling software knowledge an asset

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

 

The salary range for this position is $66,000 - $99,000. The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.