Working at Mima
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Working at MimaMiddleweight Wayfinding Designer Full-time
Want to build and grow your Wayfinding Design career?
Want to work on stimulating work in a variety of sectors, learn from leaders in their field and make a positive impact on the world around you through human-centred design?
Well, look no further as Mima is looking for a Middleweight Wayfinding Designer to join our team.
We're looking for designers with a keen interest in wayfinding and human-centered design. You'll be working alongside our world-class designers as part of a mixed-discipline team that includes wayfinding, human factors, accessibility, service design, design research and interior design. We're looking for individuals with a keen eye for detail and an empathic understanding of end-user needs.
We work across many different sectors from transport to events, healthcare, energy, culture and sport. A third of our work is overseas so we provide the opportunity for experiencing work in different cultures and practices.
We are looking for:
Minimum of 4 year’s experience
Someone with strong technical and practical knowledge of the Adobe creative suite
Project experience in more complex environments like airports, stations, stadia or museums
You will welcome variety in the work you do and be prepared to work autonomously and as a team member
Warmth, approachability and a passion for your subject are of vital importance to us
Someone who's UK-based and comfortable with working in a hybrid setting
Key Tasks:
Help deliver multiple, often complex, design projects from concept through to implementation whilst adhering to design briefs, programmes and budgets
- Produce and deliver designs, drawings, schedules, guidelines and specifications at concept, tender and construction stages. This may include:
Flow and wayfinding information strategies
Graphic elements such as colour palettes, typography, set out, pictograms
Sign placement audits, plans and content schedules
User testing and prototyping
Production-ready artworking
Work with Marketing to create marketing collateral, assets and content to promote our wayfinding work
Working on design for the submission of bids for new work
Fostering and building relationships with the Mima team
For you:
The Mima benefits package includes:
Competitive salary
Employee assistance programme (free financial, wellbeing advice & counselling service)
Private healthcare (BUPA)
Company pension
Flexible home-working policy (c2 days in the office in Spitalfields)
Profit-sharing bonus
25>30 days holiday
Free membership of Second Home
About Us
Mima is a multi-disciplinary design practice with over 40 years of history delivering human-centred design. We’ve always believed people don't buy what you do; they buy why you do it and Mima is driven by the desire to make a positive impact on the world around us. Mima’s main studio is located in East London - at Second Home - where you would automatically become a member, giving you access to their events, socials and various activities.
We have recently been certified B-Corp.
We are an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage applications from those with different backgrounds, lived experiences, insights and viewpoints; we celebrate and thrive upon diversity. It is part of what makes us human, after all! We are progressive and open-minded and encourage our team to bring their whole selves to work.
During the recruitment process and thereafter, we will do all we can to ensure that Mima is an equitable and enjoyable place to work.
To apply, please send your CV and portfolio to: freshstart@mimagroup.com
Mima are always open to hear from wayfinding designers at other levels, should you be looking for a new challenge... please forward your portfolio and CV