Freelance Signage Wayfinding Designer Jobs Near Me

At Toole Design, we're leading the way in creating safer, more connected communities through sustainable multimodal transportation design. We're not just another firm, we're a purpose-driven team of engineers, planners, landscape architects, and urban designers who believe streets should work for everyone. We're looking for a Project Manager, Wayfinding/Environmental Graphics to join our team in Columbus, OH, someone who's excited to lead impactful wayfinding, environmental graphics, and placemaking projects that help people navigate and experience their communities with confidence while advancing our mission and values.

• A collaborative, inclusive culture that supports your growth and advancement
• Hybrid schedule with in-office team days (Tuesday–Thursday)
• 8 paid holidays; and 16 days of PTO accrued annually
• Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and transportation perks
• Projects that truly improve lives through safe, inclusive design rooted in ethics, empathy, and equity

You’ll lead multidisciplinary wayfinding and environmental graphics projects, manage client relationships, mentor and support design staff, and coordinate with colleagues across urban design, landscape architecture, and transportation engineering. You’ll help people navigate trails, bicycle networks, transit systems, parks, and walkable districts through wayfinding strategies, signage programs, mapping, branding, and placemaking initiatives. You’ll contribute to projects across the region and beyond, helping communities create connected, memorable, and user-centered public spaces.

• A bachelor's degree in graphic design, industrial design, landscape architecture, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 8+ years of professional experience, including 5+ years leading wayfinding projects with expertise in design intent drawings, fabrication methods, code compliance, and human-centered design
• A strong portfolio demonstrating design excellence and successful built work
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite; experience with CADTools, SignAgent, GIS, and/or SketchUp is a plus
• Excellent visual, written, presentation, and client-facing communication skills
• The ability to manage multiple projects, develop work plans and proposals, and guide projects from concept through implementation
• A collaborative, proactive approach and a track record of building strong relationships with clients and multidisciplinary teams
• A passion for sustainability and creating livable communities through multimodal transportation, wayfinding, and placemaking
• Experience working with public clients, including community engagement, implementation phasing, and guidelines development, is preferred

Join Us. Make an Impact.

We are targeting a salary range of $78,000 to $88,000 for this position. Candidates with 10+ years of experience may be considered for compensation at the higher end of the salary range.

Toole Design is a woman‑owned, equal opportunity employer (EO/AA/VEV/Disabled employer).