Production Artworker - Southampton

Signs Express Oxford; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Training opportunities

Friendly team environment

Variety of signage projects

Job summary

Signs Express Southampton is seeking an experienced Production Artworker to join our busy signage production team. You will prepare production-ready files for signage, vehicle graphics and wall graphics, working from briefs to final proofs.

The role focuses on accuracy, file setup, colour management and collaboration with sales, production and installation to ensure projects run smoothly and meet high quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in signage artwork or production artwork role.
• Excellent Adobe Illustrator skills.
• Experience with large-format print and signage production.
• Understanding of signage materials and production processes.
• Experience preparing files for digital printing and vinyl cutting.
• Attention to detail and high standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare production-ready artwork for signage, vehicle graphics, wall graphics and wayfinding.
• Create and process files for large-format digital printing and vinyl cutting.
• Review customer artwork to meet production requirements and proofs for approval.
• Set up files with bleeds, cut paths, layouts and finishing requirements.
• Maintain high artwork quality and consistency throughout production.
• Coordinate with production and installation teams to ensure smooth workflow.

Skills

Illustrator

Large-format prep

Color management

Print production

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

InDesign

Mac OS

Job description

About Us

Signs Express is an award-winning sign company, designing, manufacturing and installing high-quality signage, graphics and branding solutions across Southampton, Winchester and the surrounding areas.

Signs Express Southampton

Production Artworker

About Us

Signs Express is an award-winning sign company, designing, manufacturing and installing high-quality signage, graphics and branding solutions across Southampton, Winchester and the surrounding areas.

Following our recent expansion into our new Chandler's Ford premises, we're looking for an experienced Production Artworker to join our growing team.

• Location: Signs Express (Southampton), Chandlers Ford Industrial Estate, Renown Close, SO53 4HZ
• Salary: Up to £30k depending on experience
• Working Hours: Full-time position, Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week

The Role

We're looking for a skilled and experienced Production Artworker to play an important role within our busy signage production environment.

This is a varied, hands-on artwork position with a strong focus on preparing high-quality, production-ready files for a wide range of signage and graphics applications.

You’ll be responsible for taking artwork from initial brief or supplied design through to production, ensuring files are accurately prepared, technically suitable and meet our quality standards.

Working closely with our sales, production and installation teams, you’ll help ensure projects progress smoothly from artwork through to finished product.

This role is ideally suited to someone with a solid background in the signage industry who enjoys the technical aspects of artwork preparation, takes pride in the quality of their work and thrives in a busy production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing production-ready artwork for a wide range of signage, vehicle graphics, wall graphics, wayfinding, exhibitions and printed products.
• Creating and processing files for large-format digital printing and vinyl cutting.
• Reviewing and preparing customer-supplied artwork to ensure it meets production requirements.
• Producing accurate artwork layouts, specifications and proofs for customer approval.
• Setting up files with appropriate bleeds, cut paths, panel layouts and finishing requirements.
• Maintaining high standards of artwork quality and consistency throughout the production process.
• Checking artwork against job specifications, dimensions, materials and production requirements.
• Working closely with production and installation teams to ensure artwork is practical and suitable for manufacture.
• Supporting the smooth and efficient flow of work through the production department.
• Maintaining well-organised job files and artwork archives.
• Managing multiple projects and priorities while meeting agreed deadlines.
• Contributing to the ongoing development and improvement of artwork and production processes.

About You

We're looking for an experienced signage artworker with strong technical skills, a keen eye for detail and a genuine pride in producing high-quality work.

You’ll be comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment, understand the requirements of signage manufacture and enjoy working collaboratively with the wider team.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience working within the signage industry in an artwork or production artwork role.
• Excellent Adobe Illustrator skills.
• Strong experience preparing artwork for large-format print and signage production.
• Good understanding of signage materials, manufacturing processes and production techniques.
• Experience preparing files for digital printing and vinyl cutting.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards.
• Good understanding of colour management, file preparation and print production requirements.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.
• A practical, proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Desirable

• Experience preparing files for CNC cutting and routing.
• Good working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and InDesign.
• Experience operating large-format printers or vinyl cutters.Experience using Apple Mac computers.
• Knowledge of signage installation methods and finishing techniques.

What We Offer

• Full-time permanent position.
• Free on-site parking.
• Opportunities for training and career development.
• Friendly and supportive team environment.
• The opportunity to work on a wide variety of exciting signage and graphics projects.