Graphic Designer

Spectrum Sign Systems is looking to hire a graphic designer with 3+ years of experience. We help businesses, property managers, developers, hospitals and universities increase visibility and brand recognition with custom signs. Our process includes creative sign design, custom sign fabrication, sign installation and sign renovation.

Job brief

We are looking for a graphic designer to create technically sound and visually appealing graphics for a variety of industries and sign types.

What is the role of a graphic designer?

The graphic designer position includes the process of visualizing and creating graphics, including customer proofs for interior and exterior sign packages. You’ll be the one to shape the visual aspects of customer presentations and marketing materials.

Your graphics should capture the attention of those who see them and communicate the right message. For this, you need to have a creative flair and a strong ability to translate requirements into design. If you can communicate well and work well as part of a team, we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Study design briefs and determine requirements
• Work with team members to define budget and size constraints
• Conceptualize visuals based on requirements
• Develop scaled renderings and other designs using software
• Use the appropriate materials, colors and layouts for each sign type
• Collaborate with team members to produce final design
• Amend designs after feedback
• Ensure final graphics and layouts are scaled correctly, visually appealing and on-brand

Requirements

• Proven graphic designing experience
• A strong portfolio of digital renderings or other graphics
• Familiarity with design software and technologies (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Cadtools 11 experience is a plus
• Technical and mechanical aptitude is a plus
• A keen eye for aesthetics and details
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work effectively and meet deadlines
• Degree in Design or related field
• Sign industry experience is a plus but not necessary
• Use of emerging AI tools and how to use them responsibly to work more effectively, explore concepts, and solve problems