Sign Designer

Job Posting: Sign Designer

Location: Seattle, WA
Job Type: Full-time, In-person
Salary: $25.00 - $30.00 (DOE)

Company Overview:
At Western Neon, we are committed to delivering exceptional signage solutions that help our clients stand out. We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Sign Designer to join our team. This role is ideal for a talented designer who is passionate about creating functional and visually appealing signs for businesses, events, and other projects.

Position Summary:
We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Sign Designer with strong experience in conceptual designs while also creating both layout files and production-ready files for manufacturing. This role requires a keen eye for design, technical proficiency in sign industry software, and a solid understanding of the entire sign-making process from concept through fabrication including electrical and non-electrical signs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create custom sign designs, graphics, wayfinding signs, dimensional signs, and more, based on client needs and specifications.
• Collaborate with our client services team to understand their design requirements and provide professional advice on design, material selection, and functionality.
• Ensure designs comply with brand guidelines and sign codes.
• Develop precise, clean, and organized production files ready for fabrication.
• Maintain file management standards and naming conventions.
• Use design software such as Adobe Illustrator to create visually appealing sign concepts and layouts.
• Maintain file management standards and naming conventions.
• Prepare production-ready files, ensuring designs are optimized for various sign materials and production methods (routing, printing, engraving, vinyl cutting, neon & led layout, etc.).
• Coordinate with the production team to ensure designs are correctly executed, meeting quality and design standards.
• Stay updated on design trends, materials, and production techniques to deliver innovative solutions.
• Ensure timely delivery of projects, meeting deadlines and exceeding client expectations.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in sign design, graphic design, or related field.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Strong understanding of production requirements for different types of signage (vinyl, routed letters, illuminated signs, etc.).
• Experience preparing cut paths, layers, and vector files for CNC, plotters, or printers.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings or site plans (a plus).
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.
• Experience designing signs or in the signage industry is a plus, but not required.
• Knowledge of sign production processes and materials (vinyl, acrylic, metal, etc.) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of color theory, typography, and design principles.
• Attention to detail and ability to produce designs that are both creative and practical.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with clients and team members.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with permit drawings or submittal packages.
• Familiarity with fabrication machinery: CNC routers, plotters, printers.
• Working knowledge of ADA signage guidelines and UL standards for illuminated signage.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Paid sick pay.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• 401K with a company match of 4%
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• A dynamic, collaborative work environment.

Western Neon is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Sign Design: 4 years (Required)
• Adobe Illustrator: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: In person