We Are Hiring – Assistant Manager – Signage & Branding

Ultimate HR Solutions (UHRS) is hiring for a prestigious and well-established organization in the UAE.

Job Purpose

To review and manage building signage, advertising displays, project branding, wayfinding systems, and naming approvals, ensuring compliance with design guidelines, regulations, and branding standards.

Key Responsibilities

Review and assess building signage, retail signage, advertising displays, banners, hoardings, and promotional installations.
Ensure signage complies with approved design guidelines, regulations, and development standards.
Review signage size, placement, materials, lighting, visibility, and overall design impact.
Assess project branding, naming applications, visual identities, and marketing signage.
Review and process signage approval applications and related permits or NOCs.
Maintain accurate approval records, technical reviews, and compliance documents.
Support the development and improvement of signage policies, branding guidelines, and approval procedures.
Coordinate with marketing, commercial, development, design, and asset management teams.
Liaise with government authorities, developers, consultants, architects, contractors, and branding agencies.
Coordinate signage inspections and follow up on compliance issues and corrective actions.
Support the identification and control of unauthorized signage installations.
Recommend process improvements, digital workflows, and automation to improve approval efficiency.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Urban Design, Urban Planning, Graphic Design, Branding & Marketing, Landscape Architecture, Design Management, or a related field.

Experience

7–10 years of relevant professional experience.
Experience in signage review, development control, urban design, branding compliance, advertising approvals, or a related field.
Experience working with developers, government authorities, consultants, or branding agencies.
Experience in policy development, governance, and approval management is preferred.

Technical Knowledge

Development Control Regulations and Urban Design Guidelines.
Building and marketing signage policies.
Outdoor advertising requirements and approval procedures.
Branding, visual identity, and project naming standards.
Architectural and urban design principles.
Signage materials, fabrication, lighting, and installation methods.
Regulatory compliance and permitting processes.

Key Skills

Signage and branding review
Design assessment and regulatory compliance
Branding and visual identity management
Policy development and governance
Stakeholder coordination
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Technical report writing
Process improvement and automation
Strong communication and presentation skills
Attention to detail and quality assurance

Key Performance Areas

Timely review and processing of signage applications.
Compliance of installed signage with approved requirements.
Accurate documentation and approval tracking.
Effective follow-up on inspections and corrective actions.
Reduction of unauthorized signage installations.
Improvement of approval workflows and governance processes.
Effective coordination with stakeholders and relevant authorities.

If you have strong experience in signage governance, design review, and regulatory compliance, we encourage you to apply.