Sign Designer

Maricopa County•Phoenix, AZ

45d•Onsite

About The Position

As the creative mind behind the signage plan for the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County, the Sign Designer creates and maintains a visually appealing and cohesive signage brand for informational and wayfinding purposes for both interior, and exterior signage. Combining design expertise with technical acumen, they ensure that signs are visually striking, functional, and convey their message effectively. This dynamic role involves not only producing artwork for both internal and external production, but also meticulously plans sign projects from conception to installation. About The Superior Court: The Superior Court of the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is dedicated to providing a safe, fair and impartial forum for resolving disputes, enhancing access to our services, and providing innovative, evidenced-based practices that improve the safety of our community and ensure the public’s trust and confidence in the Judicial Branch. The Superior Court in Maricopa County, one of the largest, most innovative and progressive trial courts in the nation, seeks innovative individuals to join our team who will embrace our vision of excellence and the principles inherent in the Rule of Law...every person, every day, every time . We fulfill these principles through a culture that values fairness, respect, integrity, innovation, and safety.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in graphic design, web design, architecture or a closely related field.
Two (2) years of professional level experience working as a facility signage designer, at a sign company designing signs, or in a directly related capacity.
OR Combined education and experience qualifications: An equivalent combination of post-secondary education or job-related experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
Must possess or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire, a valid Arizona Driver License.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of professional-level experience working as a facility signage designer, at a sign company designing signs, or in a directly related capacity.
Knowledge of: Typography, color theory, and graphic design principles.
Sign industry materials and manufacturing, including sign fabrication.
The International Building Codes and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
Industry trends in commercial and institutional signage, methods of construction, and types of sign supports and attachments.
Wayfinding principles.
Skill in: The use of Adobe Illustrator, CADTools, CorelDRAW, InDesign, Composer or similar software.
The use of Microsoft Office applications.
Working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
Monitoring and assessing the performance of staff to make improvements or take corrective action.
Personnel resources management through motivating, developing, and directing people as they work.
Ability to: Balance design creativity with technical proficiency to ensure that signs are not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional and compliant with relevant regulations.
Be self-motivated, organized, and creative.
Carry designs from concept to completion.
To work both independently in a self-directed manner as well as collaboratively within a project team.
Multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
Communicate well with others both verbally and in writing.
Manage frequent interruptions, time pressures, high work volumes, multiple and complicated tasks, and unscheduled tasks.
Interact effectively with stakeholders, end users and the public.
Concentrate, make decisions and be a team player while working in proximity with others.
Maintain concentration, accuracy, ethical behavior, and a professional demeanor.
Effectively problem solve using good judgment.
Effectively plan, train, assign work, and supervise the work of others.
Maintain good morale, motivation, and commitment from others.

Responsibilities

Establishes and continuously promotes and maintains a unified sign design brand using best practices and standards.
Conducts comprehensive reviews of facility signage and performs field surveys to produce proposed design solutions.
Creates design concepts and layouts for various types of signs, considering factors such as branding, messaging, readability, and aesthetics.
Prepares high quality production ready artwork files for manufacturing including both conceptual as well as technical designs.
Consults with stakeholders to understand their signage needs.
Provides design recommendations and options based on sign branding guidelines.
Chooses appropriate materials for signage based on factors such as durability, location, and cost-effectiveness.
Ensures materials comply with industry standards and regulations.
Develops detailed sign layouts and mock-ups to visualize the final product.
Selects suitable images, fonts, colors, and graphic elements to create visually appealing and legible signage.
Ensures all designs align with the sign request and sign branding guidelines.
Collaborates with the Signage Specialist and suppliers to ensure that the signage is produced accurately and meets quality standards.
Reviews prototypes and samples for approval.
Ensures that all signage designs comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) requirements for accessibility.
Ensures signage is available in Spanish when appropriate to support equal access to justice.
Collaborates with Branch Management and County department stakeholders to define signage requirements, assess existing signage setups, establish budget parameters, and present design options through mockup drawings.
Manages multiple sign projects simultaneously, including timelines, budgets, and communication with stakeholders.
Works closely on the production and installation of signage to ensure designs are efficient, accurate, and use best practices.
Conducts quality checks on finished signage to verify that it meets design specifications and client expectations.
Maintains inventory for required sign components and tracks and records material usage for job costing.
Provides regular onsite supervision and employs in-person assessment methods to gauge business needs through direct observation, monitoring group dynamics with face-to-face interaction, and interpreting body language and nonverbal cues.
Establishes interpersonal connections, fosters engagement, and exemplifies expected behaviors.