Position Announcement: Interior Signage and Graphics Production Designer
RS Industrial Arts collaborates with Architects, Design Firms, General Contractors, and other industry front-runners to plan, build, and implement custom architectural signage, environmental graphics, and branding solutions for a wide variety of projects that include interior and exterior building graphics, site and parking garage signage as well as custom architectural elements, specialized landscape features, and unique sculpture.
We are currently seeking to add a Interior Signage and Graphics Production Designer to our team.
The successful candidate will:
- Interpret design intent packages and prepare production drawings.
- Prepare design intent (Design-Build) and production drawings for client approval.
- Prepare artwork and digital files for production.
- Calculate takeoffs and prepare bills of materials.
- Perform quality reviews in various stages of our workflow.
- Perform other tasks as assigned in the Design and Engineering Department.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have a curious mind and a strong desire to learn and develop new skills.
- Be motivated and self-reliant.
- Work well in a fast-paced environment both collaboratively and independently.
- Be detail oriented with the ability to balance multiple concurrent projects and tasks.
- Have exceptional communication and listening skills.
- Possess strong creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Be energetic and have a sense of humor.
and possess:
- Experience with CorelDraw.
- Knowledge of signage guidelines and regulations established by the ADA 2010, IBC, IFC, and local codes.
- Knowledge of design principles, typography, and color theory.
- Ability to read architectural plans and construction documentation.
- Knowledge of materials including acrylic and aluminum.
- Basic understanding of fabrication methods and processes.
- Knowledge of technical drawing conventions and symbols.
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite as well as standard Office software.
- A 2-Year college degree or equivalent certification.
- Experience with a signage manufacturer, environmental graphics firm, or similar trade.
Other valued skills and experience:
- Large Format Printing and Prepress/Preflight Processes
- Screen printing & color matching
- Experience designing framing and support structures.
- LED layout/low voltage electrical design
- CNC Routing and toolpath strategy
- AutoCAD, SketchUp, SolidWorks
This is NOT A GRAPHIC DESIGN POSITION. The successful candidate will create shop drawings and technical detailing, based on design intent packages, for our manufacturing team to fabricate various types signage and graphic elements.
We work in a Windows-Based Environment.
This is a full time, in-house position and is benefits eligible after a 90-day review.
Compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Sign Design: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person