Designer

Poyant Signs • New Bedford, MA

27d • $23 - $23 • Hybrid

About The Position

Poyant Signs is seeking a detail-oriented, mechanically minded Graphic Designer to create signage and branded-environment designs that are both visually effective and practical to fabricate and install. The role focuses on adapting brand standards and architectural guidelines into technically sound, buildable solutions that meet client goals, fabrication capabilities, and production standards. The designer must be comfortable moving between creative design and technical documentation, reading drawings, understanding product construction, and communicating requirements across departments.

This is a fast-paced, high-volume environment with changing priorities and tight deadlines. The position requires strong math and mechanical skills, the ability to read a tape measure and visualize scale and dimensions, and the initiative to identify potential issues early. The role is primarily in-office, with possible one-day hybrid flexibility after onboarding and occasional visits to production or installation sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Environmental Design, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in signage, architectural graphics, or construction-focused design roles.
• Portfolio demonstrating practical, buildable design work with clear technical documentation.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and CAD tools.
• Experience working on both Mac and PC platforms.
• Fluency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to read blueprints, understand site plans, and reference engineering standards.
• Strong communication, time management, and file organization skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of signage fabrication, materials, and mounting systems.
• Ability to read a tape measure, visualize construction, and consider durability and safety.
• Strong working knowledge of dimensions, scaling, and basic calculations.
• Ability to adapt to frequent changes, multiple active projects, and deadline-driven work.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with ADA regulations and signage standards.
• Working knowledge of building codes and installation requirements.
• Experience with 3D rendering or modeling software such as SketchUp or Rhino.
• Background in experiential graphic design (EGD), wayfinding, or retail branding.

Responsibilities

• Develop brand-aligned, technically sound designs that support client goals and meet 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 accurately.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, fabricators, and installers to ensure project feasibility and consistency.
• 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.
• Revise designs based on client feedback, field surveys, or fabrication constraints while considering deadlines and budgets.
• Support compliance with ADA signage requirements, local building codes, and other regulatory considerations.
• Communicate design solutions clearly to creative and technical teams.
• Identify and address potential issues early in the design process.
• Work under tight deadlines and shifting priorities while maintaining quality and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive 401K profit sharing.
• Financial literacy programs.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Monthly team lunches, work anniversary and birthday recognitions, and annual events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior