I’m an accomplished Signage & Wayfinding Design Manager with extensive experience delivering large-scale branding, environmental graphics, and wayfinding systems for national and international clients. I’ve overseen major programs such as the Australian Open, managing over 9,000 signage assets across a 3km precinct to support 1.2 million visitors.\n\nI excel at multi‑stakeholder collaboration, design production, and budget oversight to ensure projects are delivered on time and to the highest standards. With a background at Signcraft and my freelance practice FAS Graphics, I’ve delivered national rollouts for Toyota, Nando’s, and Lawrence & Hansen, blending creative direction with technical execution, sustainable sign practices, and data‑driven process improvements to enhance user experience in complex environments.

Fawwaz Sathaar

I’m an accomplished Signage & Wayfinding Design Manager with extensive experience delivering large-scale branding, environmental graphics, and wayfinding systems for national and international clients. I’ve overseen major programs such as the Australian Open, managing over 9,000 signage assets across a 3km precinct to support 1.2 million visitors.\n\nI excel at multi‑stakeholder collaboration, design production, and budget oversight to ensure projects are delivered on time and to the highest standards. With a background at Signcraft and my freelance practice FAS Graphics, I’ve delivered national rollouts for Toyota, Nando’s, and Lawrence & Hansen, blending creative direction with technical execution, sustainable sign practices, and data‑driven process improvements to enhance user experience in complex environments.

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I’m an accomplished Signage & Wayfinding Design Manager with extensive experience delivering large-scale branding, environmental graphics, and wayfinding systems for national and international clients. I’ve overseen major programs such as the Australian Open, managing over 9,000 signage assets across a 3km precinct to support 1.2 million visitors.\n\nI excel at multi‑stakeholder collaboration, design production, and budget oversight to ensure projects are delivered on time and to the highest standards. With a background at Signcraft and my freelance practice FAS Graphics, I’ve delivered national rollouts for Toyota, Nando’s, and Lawrence & Hansen, blending creative direction with technical execution, sustainable sign practices, and data‑driven process improvements to enhance user experience in complex environments.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Signage & Wayfinding Design Manager at FAS Graphics (Freelance)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Delivered custom signage designs, branding, and technical drawings for 20+ clients, including national rollouts for Toyota, Nando’s, and Lawrence & Hansen. Led end-to-end signage and wayfinding projects, including the Australian Open, coordinating with 70+ internal and external stakeholders to implement over 9,000 signage assets across a 3km precinct for 1.2 million visitors. Managed project timelines, production coordination, and budgets to ensure on-time delivery and alignment with brand standards. Implemented sustainable signage practices with recyclable/reusable materials and contributed to long-term event legacy planning.
Signage & Wayfinding Design Manager at FAS Graphics
January 1, 2022 - Present
Lead end-to-end signage design, branding, and environmental graphics. Delivered national rollouts including Toyota, Nando’s, and Lawrence & Hansen; managed 9,000+ signage assets across a 3km precinct for 1.2 million visitors; oversaw timelines, budgets, and multi-stakeholder collaboration; championed sustainable signage practices.
Graphic Designer / Branding & Signage at Signcraft
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
Delivered custom signage designs, branding, and technical drawings for 20+ clients; led national signage rollout across 60+ branches; led wayfinding design and production-ready assets; contributed to projects such as the Amazon Head Office.
Project Lead - Australian Open Signage & Wayfinding at Tennis Australia (Australian Open)
January 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026
Led end-to-end design of event signage and wayfinding for a major international sporting event; coordinated 70+ internal and external stakeholders to enable 1.2 million patrons, staff, contractors, and players to navigate a 3km precinct; produced 9,000+ signage assets; managed budgets and schedules; advanced sustainable signage materials.
Graphic Designer at Signcraft
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
Delivered national signage rollout for Lawrence & Hansen across 60+ branches; provided end-to-end signage design, branding, and design consultation; led production-ready visual assets for national clients; contributed to Amazon Head Office wayfinding and other commercial projects; maintained brand consistency and quality across outputs.
Branding & Signage Marketing Executive / Graphic Designer at Signcraft
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Led branding and signage marketing initiatives; contributed to Toyota, Nando’s, and St George Hospital signage upgrades; supported design delegation and coordination for national clients; developed layouts and visual concepts under tight deadlines; collaborated on systematic wayfinding solutions with the creative director.

Education

Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design at Swinburne University Of Technology
March 16, 2016 - January 16, 2017
Diploma Of Graphic Design at Swinburne University Of Technology
January 18, 2016 - March 16, 2017

Qualifications

Advanced Diploma Of Graphic Design
March 16, 2017 - January 16, 2017
Diploma Of Graphic Design
January 18, 2016 - March 16, 2017

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Retail, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Travel & Hospitality, Education, Other