Part-Time Wayfinding Designer

About Awen Solutions Group

In Celtic tradition, Awen means inspiration, essence, and creative flow. At Awen Solutions Group, we bring that flow into every aspect of our work — balancing structure with creativity and aligning vision with precision. Guided by our six core values — Integrity, Innovation, Inclusion, Trust, Empowerment, and Accountability — we design environments that serve people with purpose and clarity.

Job Overview

Awen Solutions Group is seeking a Part-Time Wayfinding Designer to design and improve signage, maps, and navigation systems at federal healthcare facilities. This role blends graphic design, environmental design, and user-centered experience to ensure patients, visitors, and staff can navigate complex healthcare spaces with ease. The ideal candidate has strong typography and graphic design skills, is a strategic thinker, and is able to articulate design strategies in, narrative and 2D and 3D formats.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct site assessments to identify navigation challenges in healthcare environments.
Develop intuitive navigational systems (signage, maps, digital navigation tools) and guides that facilitate ease of movement through complex environments.
Collaborate with facilities, patient experience, and clinical teams to enhance accessibility.
Apply environmental graphic design principles to improve patient and visitor flow.
Ensure compliance with ADA standards and healthcare design guidelines including the VA Signage and Wayfinding Design Manual
Lead development of design documentation, technical specifications, and other materials for implementation in the form of sign location plans, message schedules, and detailing for fabrication.
Coordinate with vendors for signage production and installation and post installation inspections.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Graphic Design, Architecture, or related field.
Proven experience in wayfinding design, signage design, or environmental graphic design.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), CAD, Revit and similar tools
Skilled at writing documentation for both existing conditions and future state narratives.
Strong knowledge of accessibility standards, interior design, and architectural layouts.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Healthcare facility wayfinding experience.
Experience with healthcare technology integration
VA or federal wayfinding experience

Compensation & Benefit

Competitive hourly rate based on experience
Flexible scheduling, project-based opportunities
Remote work flexibility with a culture of collaboration and accountability

Why Join Awen

At Awen, your work directly impacts the spaces where veterans receive care, dignity, and healing. You’ll be part of a firm that:

Upholds veteran service, integrity, and trust as core to its mission
Balances creativity with structure, empowering every team member to lead from where they stand
Keeps growth intentional and sustainable, ensuring people and quality come first

“Integrity and innovation guide our path — inclusion and trust keep us connected — empowerment and accountability ensure we move forward together.”

If you’re inspired by meaningful design and ready to help shape environments that serve those who served, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80.00 - $110.00 per hour

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance