Diseñador / Creador de Carteles

Sign Company; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Paid holidays and vacation

401(k) plan

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

TM Signs & Graphics in Bakersfield, CA is seeking an experienced Sign Designer/Maker to join a small, tight-knit team on-site. This production-focused role goes beyond graphic design, turning raw materials into high-quality signs with responsibility and ownership.

A typical day involves designing with Adobe Illustrator, producing signs from vinyl, metal, and acrylic substrates, applying graphics, performing quality checks, and installing simple signs while keeping a clean, organized workspace

Qualifications

• 3 years of hands-on sign production experience
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator
• Self-starter who can work independently
• Excellent work ethic and attention to detail
• Reliable team player with a positive attitude
• Organized and takes ownership of workspace
• Strong communication skills and sense of urgency

Responsibilities

• Develop sign designs to meet client goals using Adobe Illustrator and other platforms
• Produce signs using raw materials like vinyl, laminate, metal, and acrylic substrates
• Print, laminate, cut vinyl on the plotter, mask/weed, and apply graphics
• Perform quality control checking spelling, color, size, and proof match
• Install simple signs: door graphics, vehicle wraps, wall/fence mounts
• Keep production area clean and organized and manage tool storage
• Track project records electronically and on paper
• Monitor waste and participate in daily production meetings

Skills

Sign production

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Sign Designer / Maker - Full-Time On-Site - TM Signs & Graphics - Bakersfield, CA

TM Signs & Graphics is a locally owned, independent sign shop in Bakersfield looking for an experienced Sign Designer/Maker to join our small, tight-knit team.

We’re not looking for just another graphic designer - we want a true production professional who loves turning raw materials into high-quality signs that our customers are proud to display. This is a fast-paced, hands‑on production role for someone who thrives under real responsibility and takes ownership of their work. If you take pride in your craft, enjoy seeing your signs around town, and want to be part of a shop that values excellence, respect, and continuous improvement, this is a great opportunity.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Work with some of the best equipment in the industry: HP Latex printer, UV flatbed printer, CNC router, laser cutter, plotter, and rollover laminator.


• Every project is unique and hands‑on - no two days are the same.


• Small-team environment where your ideas matter and you’ll see the direct impact of your work.


• Full‑time, steady 40-hour weeks (Monday-Friday) with rare overtime.


• All client‑related travel expenses fully reimbursed.


• Paid holidays and vacation that increases with longevity.


• 401(k) plan.

A Typical Day

• Develop sign designs to meet client goals using Adobe Illustrator (and learn/use other software platforms as needed)


• Produce signs using raw materials - vinyl, laminate, metal, and acrylic substrates


• Print, laminate, cut vinyl on the plotter, mask/weed, and apply graphics


• Perform quality control (check spelling, color, size, and proof match)


• Install simple signs: door graphics, vehicle wraps, wall/fence mounts, etc.


• Keep the production area clean and organized (trash, sweep, proper tool storage)


• Track project records accurately (electronic and paper)


• Monitor waste, recommend process improvements, and participate in daily production meetings

Who We’re Looking For

• 3 years of hands‑on sign production experience (not primarily graphic design); computer savvy


• Strong skills in Adobe Illustrator (or very similar vector software) and willingness to learn additional platforms


• Proven self‑starter who works independently with minimal supervision


• Excellent work ethic, reliability, and conscientious attention to detail


• Positive team player who is easy to work with, respectful, and maintains a great attitude every day


• Organized, clean, and takes ownership of your workspace


• Strong communication skills and a strong sense of urgency


• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license


• Strong professional references (we will check them)

Nice‑to‑Haves (Big Plus)

• Vehicle wrap installation experience


• Knowledge of color management


• 3M or Avery Certified Installer

Compensation

$18.00 - $25.00 per hour (commensurate with experience). Pay is reviewed after 90 days.