Signage Designer & Production Specialist

Poyant Signs Inc.; New Bedford (MA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Poyant Signs Inc. is seeking a skilled Signage Designer to create brand-aligned, buildable designs for interior and exterior signage projects in New Bedford, MA.

The role emphasizes technical drawings, production artwork, and clear documentation for fabrication teams and external vendors. You will translate brand assets into feasible design documentation, specify materials and mounting details, and collaborate with PMs, engineers, fabricators, and installers to ensure feasibility and compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Environmental Design, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in signage, architectural graphics, or construction-focused design roles.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating practical, buildable design work with clear technical documentation.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and CAD tools; Mac and PC platforms.
• Ability to read blueprints, understand site plans, and reference engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop brand-aligned, technically sound designs that support client goals while meeting fabrication and installation standards.
• Produce scaled technical drawings, visual presentations, and production artwork for internal fabrication teams and external vendors.
• Translate conceptual direction and brand assets into clear, feasible design documentation.
• Specify materials, dimensions, construction methods, and mounting details clearly and accurately.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, fabricators, and installers to ensure feasibility and consistency throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in project kick-off and job review meetings to align design intent with field conditions and installation requirements.
• Maintain project documentation and version control throughout the design process.
• Adjust designs based on client feedback, field surveys, or fabrication constraints while keeping deadlines and budgets in mind.
• Support compliance with ADA signage requirements, local building codes, and other regulatory considerations.
• Communicate design solutions clearly to both creative and technical teams.
• Take initiative in identifying and addressing potential issues early in the design process.
• Work under tight deadlines and shifting priorities without sacrificing quality or attention to detail.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Environmental Design, or a related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

CAD tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Poyant Signs Inc. is seeking a skilled Signage Designer to create brand-aligned, buildable designs for interior and exterior signage projects in New Bedford, MA.

The role emphasizes technical drawings, production artwork, and clear documentation for fabrication teams and external vendors. You will translate brand assets into feasible design documentation, specify materials and mounting details, and collaborate with PMs, engineers, fabricators, and installers to ensure feasibility and compliance