Graphic Designer / CAD Designer - Custom Metal & Signage

L&L Metal Fabrication • Tontitown, AR

22h • Onsite

About The Position

L&L Metal Fabrication is seeking a creative and technically skilled Graphic Designer / CNC Designer to join our team. This role focuses on transforming customer ideas, logos, signage concepts, and custom designs into production-ready artwork for metal products. While design is the primary focus, this is not a desk-only position. The selected candidate will be trained to operate CNC equipment and will be expected to do so as needed to support production. This opportunity allows for the combination of creativity, technology, and hands-on manufacturing, enabling you to see your work evolve from a digital concept to a tangible finished product.

Requirements

• Strong portfolio demonstrating graphic design, signage, logo, vector, or similar design work.
• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, or comparable vector-design software.
• Strong understanding of typography, layout, proportion, and visual composition.
• Ability to create precise, clean vector artwork.
• Strong attention to dimensions and technical details.
• Ability to take a rough idea or customer-provided artwork and turn it into a polished, manufacturable design.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn CNC equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Willingness to work hands-on in the shop and operate CNC machinery as part of the position.
• Comfortable receiving feedback and making revisions.
• Organized and able to manage several projects at different stages.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks is highly desirable.
• Previous experience with CNC cutting, signage, metal fabrication, laser cutting, waterjet, plasma, or similar manufacturing processes is a plus, but it is not required.
• A degree in Graphic Design, Industrial Design, CAD/Drafting, or a related field is preferred but not required. Relevant professional experience and a strong portfolio may substitute for formal education.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify artwork for custom metal signs, logos, lettering, decorative pieces, and fabricated products.
• Develop clean, accurate, production-ready vector files and CAD drawings.
• Convert customer logos, sketches, images, and concepts into designs suitable for fabrication.
• Prepare artwork and files for CNC manufacturing processes, including waterjet, plasma cutting, and laser engraving.
• Create layouts, renderings, and design concepts for customer approval and production.
• Work closely with project managers and fabrication personnel to ensure designs are visually strong, accurate, and manufacturable.
• Review dimensions, materials, tolerances, mounting requirements, and other production details before releasing designs.
• Make revisions based on customer feedback and production requirements.
• Learn to set up and operate L&L's CNC equipment used to produce the designs you create.
• Operate CNC equipment as needed to support production.
• Perform basic machine setup, material loading/unloading, and routine operator maintenance after training.
• Follow all established safety, quality, and equipment operating procedures.
• Manage multiple projects while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Help improve design standards, file organization, and production workflows.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance available after 60 days
• Company pays 50% of employee health insurance premium
• Retirement plan with company match
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Annual performance reviews
• Opportunities to expand your skills in CAD, CNC production, signage, and custom metal fabrication

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed