Architectural Designer/Production Artist

Signtech; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time employment

Friendly work environment

Creative and challenging projects

Hands-on architectural design exposure

Design-to-installation experience

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

Signtech is seeking an Architectural Designer / Production Artist with a strong architectural background and proficiency in CorelDRAW to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment in San Diego. The role involves creating detailed electrical sign designs, reading architectural plans, and collaborating with engineering, fabrication, and production teams to bring concepts to finished installations.

No sign-industry experience is required; training will be provided on sign-design standards,

Qualifications

• Read and understand architectural blueprints and construction drawings.
• Graphic Design software familiarity (CorelDRAW preferred).
• Experience reading architectural elevations, sections, details, and technical drawings.
• Strong layout, typography, and graphic-design skills.
• Image and photo-retouching experience.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities.
• Typing speed of 30–35 words per minute.
• Positive attitude and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret architectural plans, blueprints, elevations, and construction documents.
• Create detailed electrical sign design drawings, elevations, sections, layouts, and production artwork.
• Use CorelDRAW to prepare accurate, production-ready design files.
• Retouch, manipulate, and enhance photographs and digital images.
• Review drawings, dimensions, specifications, and artwork for accuracy.
• Work closely with project management, engineering, fabrication, and production teams.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a friendly, fast-paced environment.
• Learn electrical sign-design standards, fabrication methods, materials, and installation requirements.

Skills

Read architectural blueprints

CorelDRAW proficiency

Typography and layout design

Image retouching

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Time management

Typing 30–35 wpm

Positive attitude

Tools

CorelDRAW

Corel PHOTO-PAINT

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Architectural Designer / Production Artist

Bring your sign design passion into a creative, fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Signtech is looking for a talented Architectural Designer / Production Artist with a strong architectural background and proficiency in CorelDRAW.

Previous sign-industry experience is not required. We are looking for someone who understands architectural drawings, can create accurate and detailed design layouts, and is interested in learning how architectural electrical signage is designed and manufactured.

This is a full-time opportunity for a creative, detail-oriented professional who enjoys seeing their designs become finished, real-world products.

What You’ll Do:

• Read and interpret architectural plans, blueprints, elevations, and construction documents.
• Create detailed electrical sign design drawings, elevations, sections, layouts, and production artwork.
• Use CorelDRAW to prepare accurate, production-ready design files.
• Retouch, manipulate, and enhance photographs and digital images.
• Review drawings, dimensions, specifications, and artwork for accuracy.
• Work closely with project management, engineering, fabrication, and production teams.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a friendly, fast-paced environment.
• Learn electrical sign-design standards, fabrication methods, materials, and installation requirements.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Strong ability to read and understand architectural blueprints and construction drawings.
• Understanding of Graphic Design software (CorelDraw preferred).
• Experience reading architectural elevations, sections, details, and technical drawings.
• Strong layout, typography, and graphic-design skills.
• Image and photo-retouching experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities.
• Typing speed of at least 30–35 words per minute.
• Positive attitude and ability to work well with a team.

Additional Skills That Are a Plus:

• CoreDRAW 2025/Corel PHOTO-PAINT 2025.
• Adobe Illustrator.
• Adobe Photoshop.
• Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Knowledge of construction documents, building materials, fabrication, or manufacturing.
• Experience preparing files for production or CNC equipment.

Sign-Industry Experience Is Not Required

We will provide training on sign-design standards, materials, fabrication methods, vinyl applications, and production processes. Candidates with architectural, drafting, environmental-design, exhibit-design, or related technical-design experience are encouraged to apply.

What We Offer:

• Full-time, stable employment.
• Friendly and energetic work environment.
• Creative and technically challenging projects.
• Hands-on exposure to architectural design and manufacturing.
• Opportunity to see your designs move from concept to completed installation.
• Training and opportunities for professional growth.