Signs Designer at Grace Signs Arizona LLC – Phoenix, Arizona

Signs Plus, an employee-owned company, is seeking a qualified sign designer.

Candidate must have a minimum of five years of demonstrated experience in sign/graphic design of architectural signage. Five years of experience in sign design is required and must be demonstrated through examples. The emphasis of this position will be on developing creative concept drawings for signage and architectural elements for design/build projects. Technical design/detailing will regularly come into play as a secondary responsibility.

The environment for this position is largely an office environment, but will involve manufacturing plant walkthroughs. Candidate must be able to work independently and take action as required by the duties and responsibilities given to them. This position will report to the Art Director.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Understanding of sign construction projects, workflows, and terminology.
• Solid grasp of design mechanics.
• Knowledge and understanding of sign manufacturing and installation basics.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent collaborative, communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent problem solving.
• Dependable, self-motivated and organized.
• Ability to provide customer solutions and meet deadlines.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and plans.
• Ability to perform take-offs from blueprints and plans.
• Ability to read and understand municipal codes and permitting procedures.

REQUIRED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conceptualize and design signage and architectural elements for new design/build projects.
• Assemble concepts and elements into coherent and compelling presentations.
• Design and document environmental graphic, signage and wayfinding packages for interior and exterior architecturally based projects up to a design intent level.
• Design high profile sign manufacturing and installation projects within the prescribed scope.
• Make required revisions to existing drawings as specified by the client, salesperson or project manager.
• Work with in-house project management admin to ensure all required project information and documentation is clearly provided on drawing sets
• Resolve any design issues/solve problems throughout the project life cycle.
• Large format printing and vinyl production experience a plus.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We Offer

• ESOP Retirement Benefit
• Competitive salary and better with experience
• Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision, etc.)
• 401K plan and matching
• Vacation and holidays