Concept Designer

About Us

Allied Electric Sign & Awning Co. exists to Bring Brands to Life. With over 30 years of experience in sign and awning design, fabrication, installation, and service, we are recognized as one of the safest and most reputable employers in the industry. We are growing and looking for high-quality, motivated individuals to join our team.

Role Summary

The Concept Designer is responsible for creating high-quality visual concepts that help win new business and support the early stages of the production pipeline. This role partners closely with Sales, the Pre-Production Manager, and the Production team to develop client-facing concept packages, refine designs based on feedback, and prepare approved concepts for production handoff.

The ideal candidate is creative, detail-oriented, skilled at brand interpretation, and experienced in sign or architectural design. This role is critical in helping clients visualize their signage and ensuring designs can be produced safely, accurately, and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Concept Development

• Create compelling concept designs for interior and exterior signage, awnings, and environmental branding to support the sales process.
• Interpret client brand standards, architectural requirements, and project scopes to develop accurate and visually engaging concepts.
• Collaborate with Sales to understand project goals, requirements, constraints, and desired aesthetic direction.
• Produce multiple design options when needed to help win bids and secure client approvals.
• Incorporate feedback from Sales, leadership, and clients to refine concepts quickly and accurately.
• Prepare polished, client-ready presentation mockups including renderings, elevations, color variations, and material callouts.

Production-Ready Design Support

• Work with the Pre-Production Manager and Production team to transition approved concepts into production-ready files.
• Ensure that designs meet sizing, material, electrical, structural, and fabrication feasibility requirements.
• Create accurate vector files, scaled drawings, and technical layouts to support fabrication workflows.
• Make revisions based on engineering, estimating, and manufacturing feedback.
• Assist with color matching, material selection, and layout formatting for production teams.

Branding & Graphic Standards

• Maintain consistency with client brand guidelines and design standards across all concepts.
• Build and maintain internal design templates, asset libraries, and project-specific branding resources.
• Research and apply industry trends, modern design styles, and new materials relevant to signage and architectural graphics.

Communication & Collaboration

• Communicate proactively with Sales, Pre-Production, and Production teams to clarify project details and scope.
• Participate in design reviews and provide creative input when developing solutions for clients.
• Prioritize projects based on deadlines and sales pipeline needs, handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Assist in estimating support by providing accurate design details and clarifications as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Experience with CorelDraw (Preferred)
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator (Required)
• Ability to create clean, accurate vector artwork and scaled drawings
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Electric sign or awning industry experience (Preferred)
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar drafting software (Preferred)
• 3–4 years of design experience, ideally in signage, architectural graphics, or fabrication-based design (Preferred)
• 2-year degree in Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Architectural Design, or related field (Preferred)
• Experience creating production-ready artwork for manufacturing or fabrication
• Experience with renderings or environmental design mockups (a plus)

Benefits

Allied Electric Sign & Awning Co. offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 8 Paid Holidays
• 40 Hours of PTO (with additional PTO available based on tenure and policy)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with 25% Company Match
• Health Insurance via PeopleKeep ICHRA (flexible reimbursement for employee-selected plans)

Background Check Requirement

All final candidates must complete a background check. Allied Electric Sign & Awning follows Fair Chance hiring practices and evaluates all cases individually. A prior conviction does not automatically disqualify a candidate.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

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