Sr. Graphic Designer, Interior Branding
About The Position
Signage Industry Experience Highly Preferred There’s never been a better time to join Stratus! As the market leader in brand implementation and maintenance, we transform how national brands connect with their customers. From exterior signage & interior branding to site refresh & remodel, from energy & lighting to repair & maintenance solutions, we deliver ideal solutions to meet all our client's branding needs. From our locations across the country, to our corporate headquarters in Mentor, Ohio, every employee is a stakeholder in Stratus’ success. This environment offers endless career opportunities for individuals with a commitment to customer service, focus on execution and bias for action. Job Summary: The Sr. Graphic Designer will play a critical role in the design-to-production process, creating detailed elevation mockups, pre-press files, and layout designs for print and cut production. You will work closely with project managers, production teams, and sales to ensure creative designs are visually compelling, technically accurate, and efficiently executed.
Requirements
- Graphic design experience, ideally in signage, large-format print, or environmental design
- Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator and Photoshop
- Experience with print production, plotter/cut file prep, and vinyl graphics
- Strong understanding of scale, spatial layout, and material limitations
- Ability to read and interpret architectural plans and elevations
- Detail-oriented with excellent organization and time management skills
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience with ADA signage layout and compliance
- Familiarity with RIP software and production workflow tools
- Working knowledge of 3D rendering software or CAD tools is a plus
Responsibilities
- Develop detailed elevation mockups and visual presentations for interior signage and branding projects
- Create accurate, production-ready artwork for print and cut workflows (vinyl, CNC, laser, and digital print)
- Prepare pre-press files with correct cut paths, bleeds, color profiles, and file formats per production specs
- Interpret architectural drawings and translate them into scalable design layouts
- Collaborate with sales and project management to visualize branded environments
- Maintain file organization and version control in accordance with internal standards
- Ensure all designs meet ADA and code compliance where required
- Participate in design reviews and contribute creative and technical insights
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision coverage options
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
- Company paid Life Insurance
- 401k with Employer Contribution
- Company paid Short/Long Term Disability
- Generous Paid Time Off program + Holidays
- Career Growth Opportunities and Career Mapping
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Educational Assistance Program
- Identity Theft Protection
- Critical Illness Plans
- Commuter Benefits
- Various employee discount offerings from our Vendors
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
