Graphic Design Sign - Collaborative Environment

Located in Tempe, AZ

Salary: 65000 -85000

Location: Chandler, AZ

Under the supervision of the Design Director, the Sign Designer plays a pivotal role in producing custom designs tailored to clients' specific requirements for a wide range of signs and displays. These projects can vary in size from interior single fire exit signs to impressive 250-foot-tall exterior signs. The Sign Designer collaborates with the sales team to understand client needs, selects the most suitable sign type, and creates impactful designs. After client approval, the designer utilizes computer design packages to produce layouts, lettering, and images for manufacturing.

**Essential Duties & Responsibilities:**

- Create, design, and develop innovative sign designs that meet or exceed customer needs.

- Finalize presentation drawings and provide estimating through flats, colors, details, 2D or 3D animations, etc.

- Project schedules and costs associated with drawings.

- Research new technologies for application and implementation in upcoming projects.

- Meet with the sales manager and attend client meetings when requested to ensure client expectations are understood.

**Marginal Duties & Responsibilities:**

- Print and compile drawings.

- Research and order supplies.

- Attend training classes or workshops to update skills as needed.

- Perform other functions as necessary or assigned.

**Nature of Work Contacts:**

- Interact with clients and sales associates.

- Collaborate with engineers, production staff, and other departments.

**Training & Qualifications:**

To be successful in this role, you should have:

- An Associate's Degree in graphic design, fine arts, or a related area; or three to four years of relevant experience involving demonstrated abilities in art, animation, and computer design.

- Excellent imagination, creativity, and the ability to graphically display and articulate creative concepts clearly.

- Solid understanding of the technology and media used in sign making.

- Good working knowledge of design techniques, engineering, mathematics, illustration, and/or marketing and advertising.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team to ensure high-quality designs are produced meeting customer needs and deadlines.

- Strong communication and presentation skills.

- Knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, and proficiency in software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign & CorelDRAW.

- Strong work ethic with an enthusiastic, positive attitude and the highest level of integrity.

- Attention to detail and accuracy.

- Maintain regular and timely attendance.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

#1953

Express Office: Tempe

1342 West Warner Road

Suite 102

Tempe, AZ 85284