Production Designer: Signage & Environmental Graphics

Principle; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Principle seeks a Production Designer to craft production-ready signage and environmental graphics for interior and exterior installations. You translate brand standards into accurate artwork, location plans, and fabrication-ready files, ensuring quality and compliance.

The role requires strong production art skills, knowledge of signage fabrication, and the ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Drafting, Architecture, Engineering Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in production design, signage, environmental graphics, print production, or related field.
• Experience creating production artwork, technical drawings, permitting packages, or signage implementation documents preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare production-ready artwork, sign drawings, location plans, elevations, and technical packages for fabrication and installation.
• Develop site plans, floor plans, sign placement plans, and graphic layouts based on client standards.
• Create photo simulations, graphic overlays, permit exhibits, and customer-facing presentation materials.
• Apply brand standards and sign family guidelines across projects and locations.
• Review surveys, site conditions, architectural drawings, and project docs for accurate implementation.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Estimators, Permitting, Manufacturing, and Installation teams.

Skills

Signage systems

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Multi-project management

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Associate degree or higher in Graphic Design/related field

3+ years production design/signage/environmental graphics

Experience creating production artwork and signage docs

Tools

CAD software

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Acrobat Pro

Microsoft Office

Job description

Principle seeks a Production Designer to craft production-ready signage and environmental graphics for interior and exterior installations. You translate brand standards into accurate artwork, location plans, and fabrication-ready files, ensuring quality and compliance.

The role requires strong production art skills, knowledge of signage fabrication, and the ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail and deadlines.