Signage Structural Designer — CAD & 3D Drafting Lead

Strategic Factory; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

Strategic Factory is seeking a Structural Designer to produce fabrication drawings for exterior and interior signage from design intent drawings. You will create CAD layouts, production files, and documentation for permit offices and internal teams.

The role requires experience with 3D design tools (SketchUp preferred) and familiarity with signage electrical systems. Strong organization, communication, and independent work skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in the fabricated and architectural signage space.
• Experience with 3D design tools – SketchUp preferred, other AutoCAD-type experience considered.
• Experience with Omega Composer, FlexiSign, Adobe Creative Suite or comparable programs.
• Understanding of electrical systems to light and power illuminated or LED signs.
• Understanding of structural design and installation methods for dimensional signage.
• Ability to read technical drawings and convert measurements into production drawings.

Responsibilities

• Create CAD-type drawings, layouts and production files from design intent sources.
• Generate and revise drawings / documentation for permits and fabrication teams.
• Produce production-ready art for fabrication equipment (router files, channel letter bender files, etc.).
• Coordinate with all sign-making processes to meet deadlines and drive pre-production and production methods.

Skills

CAD drafting

SketchUp

AutoCAD

3D design

Adobe CS

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Omega Composer

FlexiSign

AutoCAD (similar)

Job description

Strategic Factory is seeking a Structural Designer to produce fabrication drawings for exterior and interior signage from design intent drawings. You will create CAD layouts, production files, and documentation for permit offices and internal teams.

The role requires experience with 3D design tools (SketchUp preferred) and familiarity with signage electrical systems. Strong organization, communication, and independent work skills are essential.