Graphic Designer - Full time - ONSITE

The Sign Store; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Growth into Creative Director path

On-site at Macon, GA

Job summary

The Sign Store in Macon, GA seeks a Senior Graphic Designer to own creative direction of high-visibility signage. This on-site, full-time role leads design standards, mentors junior staff, and acts as the creative authority between sales, production, and installation.

You’ll shape brand quality, drive process improvements, and grow into a Creative Director path within a growing sign company. Strong proficiency in Illustrator/Photoshop and sign fabrication knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional design experience.
• Sign/large-format graphics experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop required.
• Ability to mentor designers and coordinate with sales, production, and installation.
• Knowledge of permits, renderings, and fabrication considerations.

Responsibilities

• Own the creative direction of high-visibility signage.
• Lead design standards and best practices.
• Review artwork before production and ensure quality.
• Mentor junior designers and production staff.
• Coordinate between sales, production, and installation.
• Drive workflow improvements and creative efficiency.

Skills

5+ years of professional design

Sign/large-format graphics experience

Communication

Leadership

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Senior Graphic Designer – Creative Leadership Opportunity- ON-SITE in Macon, Georgia
Full-Time | Competitive Pay | Growth into Creative Director Path

We’re not just hiring a designer.
We’re hiring a creative leader.

Our established, growing sign shop is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer ready to take ownership of the creative direction of our projects and help shape the visual future of our company.
If you’ve mastered production-ready sign design and are ready to lead, mentor, and elevate standards — this is your next step.
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The Opportunity

This role is ideal for a seasoned designer who wants:

• Creative ownership over high-visibility commercial signage
• Leadership influence within a collaborative team
• A pathway to Art Director or Creative Director
• Direct impact on brand quality and client experience

You won’t just execute layouts — you’ll guide design standards, improve workflow, and serve as the creative authority between sales, production, and installation.

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What You’ll Lead

• Concept development for:
  • Channel letters & dimensional signage
  • Monument & pylon signs
  • Wayfinding & ADA systems
  • Vehicle wraps & fleet branding
  • Large-format environmental graphics
• Establishing design standards and best practices
• Reviewing and approving artwork before production
• Mentoring junior designers and production artists
• Ensuring projects are brand-accurate, buildable, and code-compliant
• Contributing to workflow improvements and creative efficiency

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What You Bring

• 5+ years of professional design experience
• Strong background in sign or large-format graphics (preferred)
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop
• Deep understanding of scale, materials, fabrication constraints, and install methods
• Experience preparing permit-ready renderings and production files
• Strong communication skills and confidence leading creative discussions

You think beyond aesthetics — you design with fabrication, installation, and longevity in mind.

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What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Performance-based growth opportunities
• Stable, year-round work
• Supportive team culture
• Opportunity to shape the creative direction of a respected sign company

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Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k with match
• Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance

_We are one of the "BEST PLACES TO WORK!" Our Culture is of friendly, hardworking, family oriented, individuals that produce the highest quality signs in the industry._