Signage Designer

Strategic Factory • Owings Mills, MD

13d

About The Position

While working as a signage designer, you will produce conceptual a range of drawings for exterior signage (freestanding, wall-mounted, illuminated, non-illuminated), and interior signage (of all varieties, including but not limited to dimensional logos/letters, ADA signage, POP displays, tradeshow/exhibit spaces) projects. Designs will be in support of our estimating, project management, engineering and production teams.

Requirements

• Experience with Omega Composer, FlexiSign, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite or comparable industry programs
• Understanding of illuminated signage electrical systems enough to design and proof illuminated signage projects
• Understanding of structural design and the mechanics of assembling and installing dimensional, architectural and illuminated signage.
• Ability to interpret signage requirements from architectural drawings, blueprints and technical specification documents and create drawings from sketches, measurements, marked up prints and technical surveys
• Ability to import and export file types to and from various graphics and production programs
• Detail-oriented and organized with the ability to handle multiple projects
• Excellent organizational, management, and communication skills; written, verbal, and listening
• Signage or illuminated & fabricated signage/constructional engineering experience required
• Solid understanding of computers, data entry, internet searches, the Microsoft Office suite and email applications
• Ability to pass a background check
• Ability to write effective correspondence to customers and coworkers
• Vision abilities required by this job include being able to see clearly at 20 inches or less, distinguish colors, and adjust focus
• Mathematical abilities required by this job include reading a ruler, calculating simple costs, and other basic mathematical skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Committed to company mission and values
• Flexible and willing to adapt to change

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SketchUp/AutoCAD is not necessary, but helpful
• Experience with signage and electrical permitting requirements, especially in the state of Maryland would be helpful
• Experience with ADA standards a plus
• Work independently with and without supervision
• Experience with ERP System a plus

Responsibilities

• Based on customer supplied content and message schedules create layouts, proofs, permit drawings and production files
• Generate and revise drawings and /or documentation related to signs, as required
• Function in a prepress role to produce production-ready art, vinyl, and CAD router files for shop releases and to exchange files between various types of design programs.
• Coordinate with all aspects of sign making process to meet internal and external deadlines and take a leading role in driving production

Benefits

• Financial stability. Start with a competitive base salary and earn promotions based on positive performance and measurable results.
• Massive advancement opportunities. Join a rapidly growing company that’s poised to double in size in the next three years.
• Gorgeous work environment. Have you seen our building? Work alongside skilled professionals in our state-of-the-art facility.
• Strategic benefits. Our comprehensive package includes health care, 401k, vacation and sick time, paid holidays, and other unique benefit options.
• Uber-talented team members. Prepare to be inspired as you work alongside the very best and brightest talent the industry has to offer.
• Engaging company culture. We may work hard, but we play hard, too! We host a variety of fun, team building activities throughout the year.

What This Job Offers

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