Commercial Sign Designer

Horizon Sign Company; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) matching

Performance bonus

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Wellness resources

Paid time off

Job summary

A growing commercial sign and graphics company in St. Louis, MO, is seeking a full-time Sign Designer/Graphic Designer. The ideal candidate will excel in designing various signage, including vehicle wraps and banners, while collaborating with clients and maintaining brand accuracy. This role offers a competitive benefits package and a supportive work environment focused on creativity and detail-oriented work.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to assist sign makers with sign installation.
• Demonstrated ability to learn technical aspects.
• Coordinate with teams to deliver high-volume, high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Design signs, vehicle wraps, menu boards, and banners.
• Create mockups and scale drawings for clients and permits.
• Consult with clients to understand their vision.
• Take and edit photos of finished products for use in marketing materials.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Consult with clients to understand and deliver on their vision.
• Administrative assistance, including answering phones, emails, and online queries.
• Develop and post marketing and social media assets.
• Accurately track electronic and paper records related to design jobs.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, support departments, suppliers, etc.
• Learn new technologies and skills for continuous self-improvement.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes.
• Perform other duties, as assigned

Skills

Design creativity

Strong communication and organization skills

Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, CorelDraw, Word, Excel, Outlook proficiency

Color management abilities (PMS, CMYK)

Ability to work under pressure

Understanding of order management systems and Trello

InDesign

CorelDraw

Microsoft Office

Driver's License

Time management

Order management systems

Trello

Team collaboration

Sign industry experience

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

CorelDraw

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Future Opening: Commercial Sign Designer

Horizon Sign Company is looking for an experienced Sign Designer/Graphic Designer to join our team. The Sign Designer is a professional, solution-oriented individual who pays attention to detail, works well in a fast-paced team environment, and can efficiently manage many projects at once.

We are looking for a positive individual with a growth mindset. Sign industry experience is preferred; willingness to occasionally assist sign makers with basic sign assembly or installation is a must.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design signs, vehicle wraps and graphics, menu boards, banners, and numerous other types of signs & graphics, with a focus on color management and brand guideline accuracy.
• Create mockups and scale drawings for clients, government permits, fabricators, etc.
• Photograph locations for creating mockups for client estimates.
• Take and edit photos of finished products for use in marketing materials.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Consult with clients to understand and deliver on their vision.
• Administrative assistance, including answering phones, emails, and online queries.
• Develop and post marketing and social media assets.
• Accurately track electronic and paper records related to design jobs.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, support departments, suppliers, etc.
• Learn new technologies and skills for continuous self-improvement.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes.
• Perform other duties, as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Design creativity
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, CorelDraw, Word, Excel, Outlook software proficient
• Ability to accurately uphold our client’s brand guidelines, including color management (PMS, CMYK)
• Valid Driver’s License
• Able to work well under pressure to output high volume, high-quality work
• Ability to understand and effectively utilize order management systems, Trello job boards, social media platforms, etc.
• Able to sit and view a computer screen for long periods
• Able to physically assist sign makers with transportation and installation of signs
• Prior sign industry experience is not required, but is highly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to learn the technical aspects of a prior employer’s business
• Prior experience in designing for a manufacturer is a plus

JOB TYPE:

• Position: Full-time (8 hours per day, Monday through Friday)
• Pay: Hourly pay (commensurate with experience)
• Benefits: Health insurance, paid vacation, paid personal days
• Work Location: Office in Brentwood. Installations throughout the Greater St. Louis area.
• Typical hours: 8am to 5pm

Horizon Sign Company is a full-service commercial sign and graphics company based in St. Louis, MO. We're growing fast, and always looking for positive, creative, detail-oriented professionals who would like to grow with us.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including 401(k) matching, bonus based on performance, health insurance, paid time off, vision insurance, and wellness resources.

Horizon Sign Company is an equal opportunities employer.