Graphic Designer Signage

Spectrum Marketing Companies; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Signs & Graphics LLC in Manchester, NH is seeking a Graphic Designer with extensive signage experience, including architectural design aspects. You will collaborate with our sales team, vendors and clients to create and prepare designs for all types of signage in-house.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of signage design experience, proficiency with Illustrator and Photoshop, knowledge of materials and fabrication, and familiarity with permitting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years signage design experience, including architectural/technical aspects.
• Strong knowledge of materials, fabrication methods and mechanical aptitude.
• Experience with permitting processes and approvals.
• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed designs for signage products (Interior, Vinyl Graphics, Banners, Wayfinding, Building, Monument, Digital Signage).
• Prepare production files for Large Format Printers, Plotters, Cutters and others.
• Coordinate with sales, project management and production to achieve client signage/branding goals while complying with city regulations.
• Other tasks as needed to meet client needs.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Corel Draw

Signage design

Color theory

Attention to detail

Tools

SketchUp

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Spectrum Signs & Graphics LLC - Manchester, NH 03102

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Day

We are looking for a Graphic Designer with extensive signage experience including the architectural aspects of sign design. As a Graphic Designer at Spectrum Signs & Graphics you will collaborate with our sales team, vendors and clients to create/prepare designs and drawings for all types of signage. We manufacture a large portion of our signage products in-house and partner with strategic vendors for other elements such as digital message boards. We offer full installation services in our regional markets and are part of the 3M national installers’ network.

Requirements

• Highly experienced with Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Illustrator and Photoshop) and/or equivalent experience with Corel Draw for technical designs such as those used in permitting and construction
• 2+ years of Signage Design experience to include architectural and technical aspects of these designs
• Thorough understanding of requirements and process of related permitting process
• Previous exposure or proficiency in SketchUp a plus
• A strong knowledge of materials, fabrication methods and mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work effectively in fast paced, deadline driven, ever-changing, multidisciplinary environment with a team and individually
• Well organized with high attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed designs for signage products listed below:
  • Interior Signage (ADA Signage, Interior Wall Signs, Room Signs)
  • Vinyl Graphics
  • Banners
  • Wayfinding Signage
  • Building Signage (Ex: Pan Channel Letters/logos, sign cabinets)
  • Monument Signs (Freestanding Signs)
  • Digital Signage
• Prepare Production files for use on equipment such as Large Format Printers, Plotters, Cutters and others
• Coordinate with sales, project management and production to achieve client signage/branding goals, while complying with any applicable city regulations
• Other tasks as needed to achieve the needs of our clients

What we offer

• Career opportunities and upward mobility as part of a growing organization
• Part of the Spectrum Marketing family of companies with 150+ staff and 3 operating divisions that include: direct mail, commercial printing, large format signs and Spectrum Monthly publications
• Benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, STD, LTD, Life & 401K

Other Requirements

• Significant periods of sitting at desk
• Significant periods of screen time
• Fine motor skills for keyboarding, manipulating artwork, copy, orders and other forms
• Oral communication in English (other language may be a plus)
• Ability to distinguish colors and shades

Please provide online portfolio or samples of your work.

This is an in-house position – no remote work

Spectrum Marketing Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at desk
• Significant periods of screen time
• Fine motor skills for keyboarding, manipulating art work and copy
• Ability to distinguish colors and shades
• Oral communication in English (other language may be a ‘plus’)
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 15 pounds

Please provide online portfolio or samples of your work.

This is a full-time in-house position with anticipated periods of overtime.

No responsive telephone calls please.

The Spectrum Marketing Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers.