Mid-Level Wayfinding Designer, Trivandi (UK)

Trivandi leads the design, delivery and operations of major events and venues.We are proud to have delivered over 200 projects in 26 countries.

In 2013, Trivandi was formed to share the knowledge and expertise gained as the senior leadership team that planned, delivered and operated the 120+ venues of the London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games.

Since then, we have seen incredible growth in the breadth and depth of our expertise, and we are now an integrated team of strategic and commercial advisors, designers, project managers, and operators with sustainability threaded through everything that we do.

We apply a unique 'OneTeam' approach where our multi-disciplinary specialists work in total harmony to drive projects to success, from concept to execution.

About Guest Experience & Wayfinding

Our Guest Experience team provides a common thread that runs across the business. Through a diverse team of experts, we are able to place the guest experience at the centre of our working process from the start to finish of projects. Our expertise covers guest experience mapping, wayfinding & signage and look & feel, as well as a blended offering that covers physical and digital environments. As a team, we work across multiple sectors, giving us an unparalleled understanding of the end-to-end journey from one destination to the next. We work collaboratively with other disciplines in the design studio such as Venue Design and Delivery, offering a unique process to unlock complementary skills, tools and methods. Central to our working approach is an in-depth knowledge of international best practices and inclusive design standards. Current clients include National Trust, the city of Madinah, Gatwick Airport, National Maritime Museum and High Speed 2, with many more exciting opportunities on the horizon.

About the role

We are looking for an ambitious and motivated Designer to join the growing Wayfinding team within our Design Studio in London. You will be ready to assist in the delivery of exciting high-profile projects across a range of sectors including sports, leisure, culture and transportation, helping us establish human-centred wayfinding as part of our wider creative offering. As the Studio grows, you'll have the opportunity to bring your skills to new diverse areas like Look & Feel, Branding, Guest Experience and Digital.

To come on this journey with us, you will be resourceful, creative, and relish a challenge. You'll have the initiative to help drive projects at various stages, and be able to work independently whilst also collaborating effectively with our multi-disciplinary expert team.

Key responsibilities

• Support the management of wayfinding aspects of our projects, effectively communicating your ideas to the wider team
• Undertake wide-ranging research including site surveys and user requirements
• Contribute to the development of project strategy, helping to effectively articulate this
• Produce designs, drawings, schedules, guidelines and specifications for conceptual, tender and construction stages, including use testing and prototyping, and production-ready artworking
• Support the preparation and delivery of presentations and design reports
• Input into the financial management of projects, helping to ensure the business unit is commercially successful
• Begin to develop effective client relationships, effectively representing Trivandi and our One Team approach externally
• Support the preparation of bids and tenders, when required
• Ensure design quality standards are consistently met
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the Design Studio
• Provide day-to-day management, mentoring and support to more junior design team members, helping to ensure each team member continually develops their skills and feels happy in their role at Trivandi

Skills, knowledge and expertise

• A degree in Design or equivalent, along with a minimum of 3 years of experience
• Strong typography and composition skills
• Production-ready artworking skills
• Experience across a range of project stages
• Strong organisational and self-management skills, coupled with adaptability and critical thinking
• Experience in working with 3D modelling software would be beneficial but not essential
• Strong understanding of physical spatial requirements
• Strong written and oral communication abilities
• Ability to read and understand architectural drawings
• Proficiency in utilising the Adobe Creative Suite
• A creative problem-solving approach, displaying the capability to rapidly test various options and derive effective outcomes
• A commitment to contributing to the development of design studio strength and capability
• Experience in the sport venue/entertainment sector is advantageous, but not essential

About you

• Excellent team working skills with an open, friendly, and supportive style
• Loyal, displaying the highest levels of integrity and commitment.
• Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic company
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to work under pressure
• Excellent verbal and presentation skills
• Knowledge of MS Office tools, including Excel
• Curious, with a growth mindset and interested in the application of graphics within the built environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team, bringing value to wider company initiatives
• Highly motivated, driven, delivery-focused, and industrious

The application deadline is 21 March 2025.