Sign Designer/Estimator

Sign Designer/Estimator:

Eagle Signs has a career opening for a creative custom sign designer/estimator in Yakima, WA. Position requires experience with signage design, proficiency with computers, and design-related software. Candidate must be goal and growth oriented with previous sign-related experience. We seek out people who take pride in their work and know how to be efficient with their time. We offer competitive benefits and compensation depending on experience and/or qualifications.

Applicants shall:

• Possess good interpersonal skills with an ability to work independently or, within a highly collaborative team environment
• Maintain effective communication with the entire team
• Be knowledgeable of architectural scales, sections, plans and elevations
• Detailed oriented
• Conceptualize and communicate ideas using hand sketches, scale drawings, computer generated illustrations and photo visualizations
• Demonstrate a high understanding of a range of signage materials, finishes, lighting, and construction techniques for experiential graphic design elements and graphics

Submittal of a digital design portfolio and resume are required. Portfolio shall demonstrate applicable graphics, signage experience. Three-dimensional visioning skills and an ability to conceptually express them (where applicable) is a plus.

Candidate must be highly proficient in the use of Corel Draw and/or Adobe Creative Suite software that includes InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and cost new signage projects
• As a Signage Designer, you will be responsible for developing concepts and designs for various types of signage, including interior and exterior signage both illuminated and non-illuminated
• You will collaborate closely with clients and the sales team to ensure that all designs meet client expectations and adhere to brand guidelines
• In this role, you will create proofs for a wide range of signage needs, which may include illuminated exterior signage, marketing graphics, and interior signs
• You will also be tasked with reading architectural prints to determine the best locations for signage and how to mount them effectively
• Create Master Sign Plans for new developments, ensuring compliance with local sign code requirements, and prepare permit drawings for signage installations according to jurisdiction-specific regulations
• Collaborate with fabricators and installers throughout the design process to ensure that concepts are practical and cost-effective
• You will be expected to extract logos, colors, fonts, and graphics from client websites when formal brand guidelines are not available
• Create proofs for a variety of signage needs
• Create production prints
• Create CNC route files
• Read architectural prints to determine appropriate locations for signage and how best to mount them to a structure
• Create Master Sign Plans for new developments, ensuring compliance with sign code requirements of the jurisdiction
• Prepare permit drawings for signage installations, adhering to each jurisdiction's specific permit requirements
• Design all final proofs with precise scaling and specific material descriptions for the production team

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $70,000