Senior Graphic Designer / Sign Production Specialist / Ai + Workflow Automation Experience Preferred

Join a Growing Creative Sign Company — Help Build What Comes Next

We are an established, fast-growing custom sign and graphics company seeking an experienced Graphic Designer / Sign Production Specialist with real-world sign industry experience—someone who is equally comfortable creating beautiful production-ready artwork, managing print workflows, and helping modernize how a company operates.

This is a hands-on creative production role at its core—but we are especially excited to meet candidates who also understand ai / artificial intelligence, workflow automation, systems architecture, and operational optimization.

We believe the future of the sign industry belongs to professionals who combine craftsmanship creativity technology systems thinking.

If you are someone who naturally asks:

“How can we make this cleaner, smarter, faster, and more scalable?”

…you may be exactly who we’re looking for.

Compensation & Benefits

Starting Pay: $25.00–$30.00 * per hour (or More _$$$* -=depending on experience)_

Benefits after 60 days include:

• Kaiser Permanente GOLD Level Health Plan
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• SIMPLE IRA retirement plan
• Employee discounts

Core ResponsibilitiesGraphic Design & Creative Production (Primary Role)

• Design production-ready artwork using FlexiSIGN, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop
• Create graphics for:
• Banners
• Window graphics
• Vinyl lettering
• Wall murals
• Vehicle graphics / wraps
• Dimensional lettering
• ADA signage
• Retail displays
• Trade show graphics
• Architectural signage
• Specialty custom fabrication projects
• Develop proofs, mockups, color studies, and client presentation files
• Prepare print-ready / cut-ready files for production with strong attention to detail
• Manage revisions, maintain organized digital files, and uphold production standards

Client Communication / Project Coordination

• Work directly with customers by phone, email, and in person
• Help clients determine:
• best materials
• fabrication methods
• sizing
• installation requirements
• timelines
• budgets
• Translate ideas into practical, manufacturable solutions
• Coordinate projects from concept through production

Print Production / Shop Operations

• Operate large-format equipment including:
• UV Flatbed printers
• UV Gel printers
• Eco Solvent printers
• Latex printers
• Plotters / cutters
• Laminators
• Load media, prep substrates for printing / offload
• Maintain equipment cleanliness, calibration, and general upkeep
• Troubleshoot production issues efficiently and proactively

AI / Automation / Systems Thinking (Highly Preferred)

We are looking for someone who can contribute beyond daily design work by helping improve how our business operates.

Highly valued experience includes:

• AI-assisted creative workflows and production support
• Prompt engineering / effective use of AI tools
• Workflow automation and repetitive task reduction
• Process mapping and operational systems design
• API integrations between software platforms
• Automation scripting / macros / batch processing
• Python, JavaScript, or related programming knowledge
• File organization architecture / digital asset systems
• Internal documentation / SOP creation
• Production scheduling and operational efficiency improvements
• Data organization, reporting, and business systems thinking
• Identifying opportunities to build smarter internal workflows

We value people who think:
"There has to be a better system for this—and I can help build it."

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years sign industry experience (strongly preferred)
• Adobe Illustrator proficiency (required)
• Adobe Photoshop experience (required)
• FlexiSIGN experience (preferred)
• Large-format print production experience (required)
• RIP software experience (Onyx, VersaWorks, or similar)
• Strong understanding of typography, branding, composition, and color theory
• Excellent organization and time management
• Strong communication and client service skills
• Automation / programming / AI experience is a major plus
• Tech-forward mindset with interest in improving systems and workflow

Requirements

• Fluent English communication skills
• High school diploma required (college preferred)
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Able to lift 50 lbs
• Comfortable climbing ladders and standing for extended periods
• Dependable communication and professionalism
• Strong punctuality, cleanliness, and reliability

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Resume
• Portfolio (strongly encouraged)
• Contact phone number
• Email address
• Brief note describing any experience with AI, automation, workflow systems, or operational optimization (if applicable)

Qualified applicants will be contacted for interviews.

No walk-ins please.

If you love design, production, craftsmanship, and the opportunity to help build a smarter, more modern company—we’d love to meet you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Experience:

• Sign Making: 1 year (Required)
• Adobe Illustrator: 1 year (Required)
• Flexidesign: 1 year (Preferred)
• Print production: 1 year (Required)
• AI / Artificial Intelligence : 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• San Rafael, CA 94901 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $30