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Production and Wayfinding Sign Designer
FASTSIGNSUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 Oct 2025
💰 $61,320/yr
About the role
Benefits:
A production and wayfinding sign designer specializing in site surveys, mockups, and project needs documentation is responsible for designing effective signage systems that guide users through physical spaces, directly supporting sales and project workflow by collaborating in real time on survey visits and producing actionable design documents.
Core Responsibilities
Join our account managers on site surveys to collect measurements, take photos, assess mounting conditions, and document environmental factors needed for accurate signage design and installation.
Begin mockup designs during or immediately after the site visit, producing realistic visualizations and prototypes to support ongoing sales conversations and client decision-making.
Analyze architectural plans and conduct site assessments, ensuring designs account for visibility, traffic flow, regulatory compliance, and ADA requirements.
Summarize findings and design requirements from surveys, creating detailed documentation for both internal teams and clients, covering sign types, materials, specs, and placement recommendations.
Collaborate with sales, estimating, production, and installation teams to resolve technical challenges and fulfill project objectives from concept through fabrication.
Maintain proficiency in design and graphics software (Adobe Creative Cloud, AutoCAD, prototyping tools) to produce both concept visuals and production-ready drawings.
Key Qualifications
Experience in graphic/environmental design for signage, with a solid portfolio of site-specific wayfinding projects.
Strong spatial awareness and user-centered design approach, with ability to translate survey data into effective navigation and branding solutions.
Solid working knowledge of signage fabrication processes, materials, and local zoning or ADA codes.
Effective written and verbal communication skills for presenting design concepts and summarizing site survey findings.
Proficiency with relevant software: Illustrator, Photoshop, AutoCAD, and 3D modeling tools. Compensation: $25.46 - $30.66 per hour
At FASTSIGNS, every day is unique and presents exciting opportunities, including new ways to use your talent and grow your skills. We have a large network of independently owned locations - both locally and internationally - who offer competitive pay and ongoing training opportunities.
Are you ready to plan for your future? Discover your next career. Make your statement.
Learn more by exploring the positions offered by FASTSIGNS centers.
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Wellness resources
A production and wayfinding sign designer specializing in site surveys, mockups, and project needs documentation is responsible for designing effective signage systems that guide users through physical spaces, directly supporting sales and project workflow by collaborating in real time on survey visits and producing actionable design documents.
Core Responsibilities
Join our account managers on site surveys to collect measurements, take photos, assess mounting conditions, and document environmental factors needed for accurate signage design and installation.
Begin mockup designs during or immediately after the site visit, producing realistic visualizations and prototypes to support ongoing sales conversations and client decision-making.
Analyze architectural plans and conduct site assessments, ensuring designs account for visibility, traffic flow, regulatory compliance, and ADA requirements.
Summarize findings and design requirements from surveys, creating detailed documentation for both internal teams and clients, covering sign types, materials, specs, and placement recommendations.
Collaborate with sales, estimating, production, and installation teams to resolve technical challenges and fulfill project objectives from concept through fabrication.
Maintain proficiency in design and graphics software (Adobe Creative Cloud, AutoCAD, prototyping tools) to produce both concept visuals and production-ready drawings.
Key Qualifications
Experience in graphic/environmental design for signage, with a solid portfolio of site-specific wayfinding projects.
Strong spatial awareness and user-centered design approach, with ability to translate survey data into effective navigation and branding solutions.
Solid working knowledge of signage fabrication processes, materials, and local zoning or ADA codes.
Effective written and verbal communication skills for presenting design concepts and summarizing site survey findings.
Proficiency with relevant software: Illustrator, Photoshop, AutoCAD, and 3D modeling tools. Compensation: $25.46 - $30.66 per hour
At FASTSIGNS, every day is unique and presents exciting opportunities, including new ways to use your talent and grow your skills. We have a large network of independently owned locations - both locally and internationally - who offer competitive pay and ongoing training opportunities.
Are you ready to plan for your future? Discover your next career. Make your statement.
Learn more by exploring the positions offered by FASTSIGNS centers.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to FASTSIGNS Corporate.
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