Sign Industry Graphic Designer

Signarama Austin; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company parties

Competitive salary

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Training & development

Job summary

Signarama is seeking a Graphic Designer for signage production in a fast-paced shop environment. You will design signage to brand standards, prepare fabrication-ready drawings, and collaborate with sales, production, and installation teams to turn briefs into buildable signs.

The role requires a degree in Graphic/Visual Design and 2–4 years of sign industry design experience, proficiency in Illustrator/Photoshop and CAD, and knowledge of sign codes and ADA compliance.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Industrial Design, or related field.
• 2–4 years of sign industry design experience with a portfolio.
• Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, and CAD/vector output (DXF/EPS).
• Familiarity with FlexiSign and CorelDRAW.
• Strong understanding of sign codes, ADA compliance, and local zoning.
• Excellent communication and ability to take direction from senior designers.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving in translating designs to drawings.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design signage to customer brand standards and landlord/franchise criteria.
• Convert designs into fabrication-ready shop drawings with dimensions, mounting details, and electrical callouts.
• Use Illustrator, Photoshop, and CAD/vector software to create production files (DXF, EPS).
• Conduct site surveys from field photos and measurements.
• Collaborate with sales, production, fabrication, and installation teams to keep projects moving.
• Ensure designs meet sign codes, permits, and ADA accessibility standards.
• Provide technical support during fabrication and installation.
• Stay updated on materials, fabrication methods, and software.
• Prepare customer-facing design proofs and revise per feedback from sales.
• Maintain organized project files, revisions, and production documentation.

Skills

Graphic Design

Attention to Detail

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Graphic Design degree

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

CAD / vector software

FlexiSign

CorelDRAW

Job description

Responsive recruiter

Benefits

• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development

The Sign Industry Graphic Designer will be responsible for designing custom signage and producing fabrication-ready technical drawings that meet customer brand standards and applicable sign code and permit requirements. This role collaborates with the sales team, the production manager, and fabrication and installation crews to turn sales-provided briefs into permitted, buildable signs. The position joins a design team of two to three designers, reports to the production manager, and works under guidance from the production manager and senior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Design signage to customer brand standards and landlord and franchise criteria, including channel letters, light boxes, monument and pylon signs, awnings, wall signs, vehicle graphics, and dimensional lettering.
• Convert approved designs into fabrication-ready shop drawings with materials, dimensions, mounting details, and electrical callouts that a fabricator and CNC operator can build from.
• Utilize Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and CAD or vector drawing software to produce dimensioned layouts and production files (DXF, EPS) for CNC routing and cut vinyl.
• Conduct site surveys and work from field photos and measurements to capture accurate dimensions and mounting conditions.
• Collaborate with sales, the production manager, and fabrication and installation crews to keep projects moving, with sales owning all direct client communication.
• Ensure designs meet local, state, and federal sign codes, permit requirements, and ADA accessibility standards.
• Provide technical support during fabrication and installation, resolving design-related issues as they come up.
• Stay updated on sign industry materials, fabrication methods, and software.
• Prepare customer-facing design proofs for approval and revise them based on feedback relayed through sales.
• Maintain organized project files, drawing revisions, and production documentation for every job.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Industrial Design, or a related field.
• 2 to 4 years of sign industry design experience, with a portfolio showcasing sign designs and fabrication drawings.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and CAD or vector drawing software, with clean file output (DXF, EPS) for production.
• Familiarity with FlexiSign, CorelDRAW, or both.
• Strong understanding of sign codes and permit requirements, including ADA compliance and local zoning regulations.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work from sales-provided briefs and take direction from the production manager and senior designers.
• Strong attention to detail and practical problem-solving when translating designs into buildable drawings.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet production deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of sign substrates, illumination methods, and fabrication processes.
• Familiarity with 3D modeling or rendering software for sign presentations.
• Hands-on experience in sign fabrication or installation.

What We Offer

• Starting salary of $55,000 or more, commensurate with experience, with paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within a working sign shop.
• A collaborative environment where design sits a few steps from the shop floor.
• Health insurance

Compensation: $55,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

At Signarama, the world's leading sign and graphics franchise, we offer you an unparalleled opportunity to develop and enhance your career within the industry. Recognized globally, we have nearly 900 locations across over 60 countries, offering limitless opportunities for professional growth.

Whether you're passionate about sales, have a flair for design, excel in production, or are skilled in installation or administration, Signarama has a place for you. Our expansive network provides an exceptional environment where your skills can flourish and where you can make a significant impact.

Working at Signarama means joining a family of professionals who are dedicated to innovation and quality. We take pride in our collaborative culture where creativity and efficiency are rewarded. We are on the lookout for individuals who are eager to drive their careers forward and make their mark in the signage industry.

Become a part of the Signarama family—where your journey can take you anywhere!