Sign Maker & Graphic Designer - Basildon

Signs Express Oxford; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Signs Express Oxford is seeking a Sign Maker / Graphic Designer to join our Basildon team. The role covers client enquiries, quoting, design, sign production and finishing.

You’ll be creating original designs with Adobe Illustrator, setting up cut files for vinyl production, and assisting with sign fitting as needed. A full driving licence is essential, and 3–5 years’ experience is required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Sign making

Graphic design

Adobe Illustrator

Printer operation

Client communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Printers

Laminators

Job description

Sign Maker / Graphic Designer

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.