What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphic Designer – Sign & Print Production Signarama North Olmsted position at Signarama?
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 more
- Prepare and verify print-ready artwork for large-format production
- Identify and correct client-supplied file issues — PDFs, Word docs, and low-res images are not production-ready; catching that early is part of the job
- Run and maintain wide-format printers (training provided if needed)
- Perform vinyl cutting, laminating, trimming, and panel mounting
- Manage multiple active jobs simultaneously and hit deadlines
- Collaborate with production staff and flag problems before they reach the floor
Required Skills
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator
- Solid understanding of vector artwork, large-scale formatting, and print file setup
- Ability to identify raster vs. vector issues and resolve them
- Experience with typography and layout for physical applications
- Strong time management — you'll run your own workload without hand-holding
- Clear communicator with both clients and teammates
Preferred but Not Required
- Experience in a sign shop or print production environment
- Familiarity with Flexi, CorelDRAW, or RIP software
- Experience operating large-format printers or vinyl cutters
- Understanding 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.