Signage Designer / Production Artworker
We are looking for an experienced Signage Designer to support a busy UK sign company. The ideal candidate will combine strong creative ability with practical knowledge of how signs are manufactured and installed.
Both on-site and remote working opportunities are available. On-site positions are based at our premises in Inverness, Scotland. Remote applicants must be able to communicate reliably and collaborate effectively with our UK-based project managers.
This is not a general marketing or social-media design position. You should have previous experience working for a signage, vehicle-graphics or large-format printing company.
You must be able to interpret customer briefs, site photographs and measurements, then develop accurate customer visuals and production-ready artwork. You should be comfortable working independently, asking sensible questions when information is missing and collaborating with project managers.
Responsibilities
- Produce creative and professional signage concepts from customer briefs
- Prepare customer visuals using site photographs, elevations and vehicle templates
- Create accurate, correctly scaled production artwork
- Design shop fascias, folded trays, sign panels, window graphics, vehicle liveries, banners, post-mounted signs and dimensional lettering
- Prepare artwork for large-format printing, vinyl cutting and CNC production
- Add clear dimensions, material specifications and production notes
- Check spelling, measurements, scale, image quality, colours, bleed and cut paths before submission
- Adapt customer-supplied logos and artwork into suitable production files
- Follow established templates, brand guidelines and company production standards
- Manage several projects while meeting agreed deadlines
- Respond accurately and promptly to feedback and requested amendments
- Communicate clearly with project managers and raise questions before making assumptions
Essential Experience and Skills
- Previous professional experience within the signage or large-format printing industry
- Strong working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator
- Experience using Adobe Photoshop and InDesign
- Understanding of vector artwork, print resolution, bleed, contour cutting and colour management
- Ability to work accurately in millimetres and at scale
- Experience producing customer presentation visuals and production-ready artwork
- Good written and spoken English
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
- Remote applicants must have a reliable internet connection and suitable working environment
Desirable Experience
- Vehicle-livery and wrap design
- CorelDRAW
- Preparing CNC/router-ready files
- Folded aluminium and ACM trays
- Flat-cut and built-up lettering
- Illuminated signs and lightboxes
- Sign-fixing methods and fabrication drawings
- Experience working with UK, European or international sign companies
A formal design qualification is welcome but not essential. Relevant signage-industry experience and the quality of your work are more important.
Applicants must provide examples of signage projects that have been manufactured or installed. General branding, social-media and logo portfolios alone will not be sufficient.
- Shortlisted applicants will be offered a paid practical trial using typical signage projects.
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