Graphic Designer – Sign & Print Production Signarama North Olmsted

About Us We're a locally owned Signarama franchise in North Olmsted — part of the world's largest sign and graphics network. We specialize in custom signage, vehicle graphics, interior displays, exterior signs, and large-format print. We're a fast-moving small business, not a corporate design agency. That means our designer plays a critical role in both creative execution and light production support. If you only want to design and send files off, this isn't the role. If you like seeing your work physically produced, installed, and out in the real world — you'll love it here. The Role We're looking for a hands-on Graphic Designer who understands production. You won't just be making things look good — you'll be making sure they're built right. Day to day, you'll be designing signage layouts, preparing production-ready files, operating large-format printers and vinyl plotters, and lightly supporting the production floor during busy periods. You'll also communicate directly with clients on approvals and revisions, and own jobs from file receipt through final output. Signage design is different from web or social media work. Files must be technically correct, scalable, and fabrication-ready. That standard is non-negotiable here. Responsibilities Create layouts for channel letters, monument signs, window graphics, wall wraps, vehicle graphics, and morePrepare and verify print-ready artwork for large-format productionIdentify and correct client-supplied file issues — PDFs, Word docs, and low-res images are not production-ready; catching that early is part of the jobRun and maintain wide-format printers (training provided if needed)Perform vinyl cutting, laminating, trimming, and panel mountingManage multiple active jobs simultaneously and hit deadlinesCollaborate with production staff and flag problems before they reach the floor Required Skills Strong proficiency in Adobe IllustratorSolid understanding of vector artwork, large-scale formatting, and print file setupAbility to identify raster vs. vector issues and resolve themExperience with typography and layout for physical applicationsStrong time management — you'll run your own workload without hand-holdingClear communicator with both clients and teammates Preferred but Not Required Experience in a sign shop or print production environmentFamiliarity with Flexi, CorelDRAW, or RIP softwareExperience operating large-format printers or vinyl cuttersUnderstanding of color matching, material substrates, and finishing What We're Looking For Someone who takes ownership. Moves with urgency. Thinks ahead about how something will actually get built — not just how it looks on screen. Catches problems early. Doesn't need constant direction. And understands that in a small business, flexibility isn't optional. Compensation Competitive pay based on experience. Real growth opportunity as we scale.