Signage Design Director

Tube Art Group is looking for a Signage Design Director to lead the strategic direction, creative vision, and overall design excellence of our Seattle operation. Reporting to the Executive Vice President, this role oversees all design for the Seattle business and leads a team of approximately 5 direct reports.

This is a key leadership role for someone with strong experience in signage, wayfinding, and environmental graphic design who is excited to shape design strategy, strengthen standards, support client engagement, and help ensure the successful execution of projects.

As the Seattle Design Director, you will work closely with an executive team that is invested in your success, growth, and ongoing development. This is an on-site position based in Bellevue, WA.

About Tube Art Group

We are a leading full-service sign manufacturing and installation company with decades of experience delivering high-quality signage solutions. We specialize in custom sign design, fabrication, and installation, serving a diverse range of industries, including retail, corporate, healthcare, tech, entertainment, and commercial real estate. With a reputation for craftsmanship, innovation, and exceptional project management, Tube Art Group partners with clients to deliver impactful branding and wayfinding solutions that enhance their spaces.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the creative direction and overall design quality of Seattle-area signage and environmental graphic design projects
• Develop and articulate a compelling design vision aligned with the company’s brand and strategic objectives
• Oversee all design for the Seattle business, ensuring consistency, accuracy, quality, and timeliness across projects
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of approximately 5 direct reports
• Review drawings and design deliverables for quality and correctness, and coach designers as needed
• Manage design workload, project allocation, team resources, and time tracking across the department
• Serve as a primary design resource for sales, project management, estimating, manufacturing, and installation teams
• Collaborate with clients, architects, and outside design firms on signage and EGD package development
• Present design concepts, guide feedback discussions, and support client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle
• Establish and maintain design standards, processes, and best practices that support efficiency and excellence
• Serve as the primary design point of contact for large or complex projects
• Lead new product and technology implementation through design development
• Partner cross-functionally to support seamless project execution from concept through installation
• Stay current on industry trends, materials, emerging technologies, and best practices in signage and environmental design
• Support innovation through brainstorming, design reviews, sustainability initiatives, and engagement with the design community

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in signage design, environmental graphic design, or a related field
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in design or a related field
• Prior leadership experience: 3+ years in management position preferred
• Strong knowledge of sign systems, materials, and construction methods
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to follow-through
• Ability to build trust and collaborate effectively across all levels of the business
• High emotional intelligence, sound judgment, professionalism, and integrity
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop
• Experience with 3D design applications such as SketchUp, Rhino, SolidWorks, or similar preferred
• Computer savvy; proficiency in MS Word, Outlook and Excel and experience with web-based applications such as Smartsheet preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required, with the ability to travel locally to company production facilities, project sites, and client meetings as needed

Learn More

For a more complete overview of the role and its impact, please visit our website at www.tubeart.com.

Compensation:

Expected salary range: $100,000 – $150,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.

Benefits:

We offer benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, and other company-sponsored benefits and programs.

To Apply:

If you are passionate about design that helps people navigate, connect, and experience spaces more intuitively, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and portfolio to hr@tubeart.com, or apply directly via our website: www.tubeart.com.

TAG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know.

Pay: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Ability to Commute:

• Bellevue, WA 98005 (Required)

Work Location: In person