Sign Maker & Graphic Designer - Basildon

Signs Express Limited; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Signs Express Limited is seeking an experienced Sign Maker / Graphic Designer in Basildon. The role is hands-on, covering client enquiries, quoting, design, sign production and finishing. You will work 8:30am–5pm, with salary £28,000–£31,000 per year.

Responsibilities include taking briefs, site surveys, quotes, materials ordering, creating designs in Illustrator, preparing cut files, and operating printers/laminators. Fitting and installation support may be required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in sign making and graphic design.
• Full, valid driving licence.
• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator for design and artwork.
• Experience setting up cut files and operating printers/laminators.
• Good communication, attention to detail, and problem solving.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Sign fitting or installation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Take client briefs and discuss signage and design requirements.
• Carry out site surveys and take measurements.
• Prepare quotes for jobs.
• Order materials needed for production.
• Create original designs and prep client artwork using Illustrator.
• Set up accurate cut files for vinyl cutting and sign production.
• Operate printers and laminators.
• Produce and finish signage to a high standard.
• Assist with sign fitting and installation.

Skills

Sign making

Graphic design

Communication

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Printers

Laminators

Cut file setup

Job description

Location: Basildon
Hours: 8:30am–5pm
Salary: £28,000–£31,000 per year

We’re looking for an experienced Sign Maker / Graphic Designer to join our team. This is a varied, hands-on role covering client enquiries, quoting, design, sign production and finishing.

What you’ll be doing

• Taking client briefs and discussing their signage and design requirements.
• Carrying out site surveys and taking measurements as required.
• Preparing quotes for jobs.
• Ordering materials needed for production.
• Creating original designs and preparing client-supplied artwork using Adobe Illustrator.
• Setting up accurate cut files for vinyl cutting and sign production.
• Operating printers and laminators.
• Producing and finishing signage to a high standard.
• Assisting with sign fitting and installation where required.

What we’re looking for

• 3–5 years’ experience in sign making and graphic design.
• A full, valid driving licence — essential for this role.
• Confidence using Adobe Illustrator to create designs and prepare artwork for production.
• Experience setting up cut files and operating printers and laminators.
• Good communication skills and confidence dealing with clients.
• Strong attention to detail, good organisation and a practical approach to solving problems.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Sign fitting or installation experience would be an advantage.