Senior Signage Systems Designer and Technical Lead

Society for Experiential Graphic Design; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Society for Experiential Graphic Design is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Designer to join our Signage Design and Implementation team. This role translates creative concepts into buildable signage systems and owns complex technical design challenges.

You will develop comprehensive technical documentation, apply signage systems to diverse site conditions, and serve as a trusted technical resource for project teams across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years producing AutoCAD technical documentation related to signage or related fields.
• Educational or professional background in fabrication, industrial design, environmental graphic design, architecture, or related field.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD; proficiency with Adobe Illustrator is preferred. SketchUp experience is beneficial.
• Extensive experience producing technical documentation suitable for estimating, fabrication, permitting, and construction.
• Strong understanding of signage manufacturing processes, materials, and installation practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design teams to interpret concepts and develop comprehensive technical documentation.
• Develop detailed technical specifications and documentation for complex signage systems.
• Use industry-standard software to prepare high-quality technical drawings and production documentation.
• Advise on material selection, fabrication methods, structural considerations, and installation approaches.
• Ensure compliance with ADA guidelines, applicable codes, regulatory standards, and client requirements.
• Create site-specific design recommendations that adapt signage systems to unique conditions.
• Lead the technical development of complex signage projects and coordinate with designers, program managers, clients, and fabricators.
• Review technical documentation for accuracy, constructability, and quality throughout delivery.
• Share knowledge and guide less experienced team members.
• Contribute to improvement of technical standards, drawing templates, and workflows.
• Participate in prototype development, mock-ups, and problem solving for new signage systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Communication

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Related field degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Illustrator

SketchUp

Job description

Society for Experiential Graphic Design is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Designer to join our Signage Design and Implementation team. This role translates creative concepts into buildable signage systems and owns complex technical design challenges.

You will develop comprehensive technical documentation, apply signage systems to diverse site conditions, and serve as a trusted technical resource for project teams across disciplines.