Sign Designer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

POSITION SUMMARY

The High Rise Designer develops production-ready designs, shop drawings, and technical layouts for complex high-rise signage projects. This position collaborates with Sales, Project Management, Engineering, and Manufacturing to ensure designs meet customer specifications, fabrication requirements, permitting requirements, and installation standards. The role requires advanced technical design skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple complex projects while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Design & Production

• Develop production-ready artwork, shop drawings, and technical layouts for complex high-rise signage projects.
• Prepare and refine client-supplied artwork into accurate production-ready files.
• Review project specifications and ensure designs meet fabrication, engineering, permitting, and installation requirements.
• Verify dimensions, scaling, colors, materials, and production specifications prior to release.
• Maintain organized project files, drawing revisions, and version control.

Project Coordination

• Collaborate with Sales, Project Managers, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Installation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Interpret design intent and incorporate customer, engineering, and production revisions.
• Assist in resolving design and constructability issues.
• Participate in project meetings and coordinate design updates as needed.

Quality & Technical Support

• Review drawings and layouts for quality, manufacturability, and code compliance.
• Develop a thorough understanding of sign fabrication methods, illumination systems, structural components, and installation practices.
• Support permitting, engineering reviews, and production planning as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve drafting standards and design workflows.

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain organized digital files and project documentation.
• Participate in department meetings and ongoing training.
• Uphold company core values and maintain professional conduct.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required; associate's or bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Drafting, Architecture, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years of sign design experience, including experience with complex architectural or high-rise signage projects preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and related design software.
• Working knowledge of sign fabrication, structural components, permitting processes, fabrication drawings, and installation methods.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural plans, engineering drawings, and project specifications.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple complex projects while meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrates reliable attendance and accurately records work time in accordance with company policy.
• This position requires regular in-person attendance to support collaboration with Sales, Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing, and Installation teams.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, interpret, and prepare production drawings, engineering documents, architectural plans, project specifications, technical reports, and business correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, project managers, customers, vendors, and internal departments.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to perform mathematical calculations involving dimensions, scaling, geometry, elevations, material quantities, and production layouts. Ability to accurately interpret architectural and engineering drawings.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to analyze project requirements, interpret architectural and engineering documents, identify design challenges, prioritize multiple projects, and exercise sound judgment while maintaining quality and project deadlines.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS

• None required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• Regularly required to sit, use hands to operate a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment, and communicate verbally.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.
• May occasionally visit production, fabrication, or project sites to support project execution.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to maintain prolonged concentration and attention to detail while preparing technical drawings, reviewing project specifications, and managing multiple complex projects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position primarily works in an office and design environment and requires regular in-person attendance to support collaboration with Sales, Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing, and Installation teams.

• Regular use of computers, design software, and other office equipment.
• Frequent collaboration with Sales, Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing, and Installation teams.
• May be required to enter production or fabrication areas where noise levels, equipment, and environmental conditions differ from a typical office setting.
• Moderate noise levels in the office with occasional exposure to louder manufacturing environments.
• Requires the ability to maintain focus, accuracy, and productivity while managing multiple complex projects and deadlines.