Sign Production Artist - Precision, Growth & Impact

High Value Signs; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company matching

Paid time off

Bonus program

Customizable benefits

Job summary

High Value Signs in Irving, TX is seeking a skilled Production Artist to turn approved artwork and work orders into accurate, high-quality signs and graphics. You will operate a range of equipment, including large-format printers, laminators, and CNC machines, ensuring production readiness and high-quality finishes.

You will handle production-ready files, perform quality checks, troubleshoot issues, and support a team focused on craftsmanship, safety, and timely project completion.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial sign, large-format graphics or similar production.
• Strong Adobe Illustrator skills and ability to prepare accurate production-ready files.
• Experience operating large-format printers, laminators and vinyl plotter/cutters.
• CNC/router experience or the ability and aptitude to become highly proficient with CNC production.
• Experience producing, weeding, masking, laminating and finishing vinyl and printed graphics.
• Knowledge of vinyls, laminates, adhesives, substrates and other sign-production materials.
• Understanding of color, print quality, resolution, scale, bleeds, cut paths and production tolerances.
• Ability to read and understand work orders, drawings, dimensions, specifications and Bills of Material.
• Strong measuring and math skills with excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to troubleshoot production files, equipment, materials and workflow problems.
• Ability to plan and organize work to meet production schedules and priorities.
• Understanding that material waste, labor time, errors and rework directly affect project profitability.
• Ability to safely operate and help maintain production equipment and support less-experienced Production Specialists.
• Strong communication, work ethic, accountability, positive attitude and desire to continue developing professionally.

Responsibilities

• Take approved artwork, work orders, Bills of Material and production specifications and turn them into accurate, high-quality signs and graphics.
• Prepare and verify production-ready files; operate our large-format printer, laminator, plotter/cutter and CNC equipment; produce, weed, mask and finish vinyl and printed graphics; work with a variety of sign substrates; perform quality checks; and prepare completed production work for the next stage of fabrication, assembly or installation.
• Catch errors or missing information before materials are consumed, select appropriate production methods, minimize material waste and rework, troubleshoot equipment and production issues, help maintain equipment, organize and prioritize work to meet production schedules, and assist in developing Production Specialists.

Skills

Production experience

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Large-format printers

Laminators

CNC equipment

Vinyl plotter/cutter

Job description

High Value Signs in Irving, TX is seeking a skilled Production Artist to turn approved artwork and work orders into accurate, high-quality signs and graphics. You will operate a range of equipment, including large-format printers, laminators, and CNC machines, ensuring production readiness and high-quality finishes.

You will handle production-ready files, perform quality checks, troubleshoot issues, and support a team focused on craftsmanship, safety, and timely project completion.