Strategic Factory is looking for a Signage Designer to produce conceptual drawings for a wide range of signage projects. You’ll create designs for freestanding, wall-mounted, illuminated, and ADA signage that directly support our estimating, project management, engineering, and production teams.
What You'll Do
- Create layouts, proofs, permit drawings, and production files based on customer-supplied content and message schedules.
- Generate and revise drawings and documentation for signage projects as required.
- Function in a prepress role to produce production-ready art, vinyl, and CAD router files for shop releases.
- Coordinate with all aspects of the sign-making process to meet deadlines and drive production.
What We're Looking For
- Signage or illuminated & fabricated signage/constructional engineering experience.
- Understanding of illuminated signage electrical systems and structural design for dimensional, architectural, and illuminated signage.
- Ability to interpret signage requirements from architectural drawings, blueprints, and technical specification documents.
- Ability to 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.
- Ability to work independently with and without supervision.
- Solid understanding of computers, data entry, internet searches, the Microsoft Office suite, and email applications.
- Ability to write effective correspondence to customers and coworkers.
- Vision abilities: see clearly at 20 inches or less, distinguish colors, and adjust focus.
- Mathematical abilities: read a ruler, calculate simple costs, and other basic mathematical skills.
- Ability to pass a background check.
Nice to Have
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Experience with SketchUp/AutoCAD.
- Experience with signage and electrical permitting requirements, especially in the state of Maryland.
- Experience with ADA standards.
- Experience with an ERP System.
Technical Stack
- Omega Composer
- FlexiSign
- SketchUp
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Microsoft Office
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive base salary
- Health care
- 401k
- Vacation and sick time
- Paid holidays
Work Mode
This is an onsite position.
Strategic Factory is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
