Traffic Sign Graphic Designer & Production Pro

Helix Traffic Solutions, LLC; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Helix Traffic Solutions, LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Graphic Designer / Traffic Sign Production Specialist to transform digital designs into production-ready signs within a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will use Adobe Illustrator and Creative Suite to design, prep, and produce regulatory and custom traffic signs, ensuring FHWA/MUTCD compliance, while operating production equipment and performing quality checks from concept to final build.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years professional graphic design experience.
• Experience in a sign shop, commercial printing, wide-format printing, or manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
• Experience with traffic sign design and production is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Graphic Design & Prepress: design and modify regulatory, warning, guide, construction, and custom traffic signs using Illustrator and Creative Suite.
• Ensure artwork complies with FHWA, MUTCD, and state/local DOT standards.
• Apply fonts, typography, spacing, dimensions, colors, and retroreflective sheeting requirements for accuracy.
• Prepare production-ready vector artwork for large-format printers, vinyl plotters, and flatbed cutting systems.
• Set up files for production: scaling, nesting, cut lines, bleeds, color management.
• Develop digital proofs and mockups for customer review and approval.
• Review customer specs and artwork for accuracy before release to production.
• Sign Production & Fabrication: transfer artwork to production equipment, operate printers/plotters/cutters, and fabricate signs.
• Perform vinyl weeding, taping, laminating, trimming, and mounting graphics.
• Apply protective laminates and retroreflective sheeting; mount to substrates.
• Operate CNC routers and other machinery safely; maintain workflow quality.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Typography

Vector artwork

Path editing

File preparation

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Creative Suite

ONYX RIP

FlexiSIGN

VersaWorks

Job description

Helix Traffic Solutions, LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Graphic Designer / Traffic Sign Production Specialist to transform digital designs into production-ready signs within a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will use Adobe Illustrator and Creative Suite to design, prep, and produce regulatory and custom traffic signs, ensuring FHWA/MUTCD compliance, while operating production equipment and performing quality checks from concept to final build.