REMOTE Sign Design Draftsperson

Haptica; Owings Mills (MD); Remote; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a rapidly growing company as a Sign Design Draftsperson, where you'll create stunning fabrication drawings for both exterior and interior signage. This role offers the chance to collaborate with a talented team in a state-of-the-art facility, ensuring your designs come to life. With competitive salaries and opportunities for advancement, you'll thrive in an engaging environment that values creativity and teamwork. If you're detail-oriented and passionate about design, this is the perfect opportunity to make your mark in the signage industry.

Benefits

Healthcare

401k

Vacation

Paid Holidays

Promotion Opportunities

Team-Building Activities

Gorgeous Work Environment

Qualifications

• Experience in creating layouts and production files for signage.
• Proficiency in design software and tools for signage production.

Responsibilities

• Create layouts, proofs, and production files based on customer content.
• Generate and revise drawings and documentation for signs.

Skills

Omega Composer

FlexiSign

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

AutoCAD

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

3-5 years of signage or fabrication/constructional engineering experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Description

The Sign Design Draftsperson will produce fabrication drawings for exterior signage (freestanding, wall-mounted, illuminated, non-illuminated) and interior signage (including dimensional logos/letters, ADA signage, POP displays, tradeshow/exhibit spaces) from design intent drawings.

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Based on customer-supplied content and message schedules, create layouts, proofs, and production files.
2. Generate and revise drawings and documentation related to signs as required.
3. Produce production-ready art, vinyl, and CAD router files for shop releases.
4. Coordinate with all aspects of the sign-making process to meet deadlines and drive production.

Qualifications

• Experience with Omega Composer, FlexiSign, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, or comparable industry programs.
• Understanding of electrical systems for lighting and powering illuminated, programmable, or LED signs.
• Knowledge of structural design and the mechanics of assembling and installing signage.
• Ability to create drawings from sketches, measurements, marked-up prints, and technical surveys.
• Proficiency in importing and exporting file types across various graphics and production programs.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of handling multiple projects.
• Strong organizational, management, and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience with AutoCAD is a plus.
• Knowledge of signage and electrical permitting requirements, especially in Maryland, is helpful.
• Experience with ADA standards is a plus.
• Ability to work independently with or without supervision.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• 3-5 years of signage or fabrication/constructional engineering experience required.

Computer Skills

• Proficiency with computers, data entry, internet searches, Microsoft Office, and email applications.
• Experience with Omega Composer, FlexiSign, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, or comparable programs.
• ERP system experience is a plus.

Other Qualifications

• Ability to pass a background check.
• Effective written communication skills for customer and coworker interactions.
• Vision abilities include seeing clearly at 20 inches or less, distinguishing colors, and adjusting focus.
• Basic mathematical skills such as reading a ruler and calculating costs.

Job Competencies

• Attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Alignment with company mission and values.
• Flexibility and adaptability.

Why Work for Strategic Factory?

Financial stability: Competitive salary with promotion opportunities based on performance.

Massive advancement opportunities: Rapidly growing company poised to double in size within three years.

Gorgeous work environment: State-of-the-art facility with skilled professionals.

Strategic benefits: Healthcare, 401k, vacation, paid holidays, and more.

Uber-talented team members: Work alongside industry-leading professionals.

Engaging company culture: Fun, team-building activities throughout the year.

Strategic Factory is an Equal Opportunity Employer.