Adobe Creative Suite, Architectural Services, CorelDraw, Detail Oriented, Driver's License, Graphics, Illustrating Ability, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Production Schedule, Project Schedule, Project/Program Coordination, Technical Drawing, Technical/Engineering Design
Certified is a Midtown Manhattan graphics and signage company with over 20 years of experience. We are looking for a full-time Signage Technical Designer / Shop Drawing Specialist to create accurate shop drawings and production-ready files for interior, exterior, ADA, and architectural signage projects.
This is an in-person position for someone with real signage experience and strong attention to detail.
Compensation: $65,000–$75,000 per year, based on signage experience
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person, Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY 10019
Responsibilities:
- Create signage shop drawings for ADA, interior, exterior, and architectural signage.
- Prepare production-ready files for fabrication.
- Work with Illustrator, CorelDRAW, and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Review dimensions, materials, mounting methods, and project specifications.
- Make revisions based on client comments, site conditions, and production needs.
- Coordinate with project managers, vendors, production staff, and installers.
- Help ensure drawings, proofs, and production files are accurate before release.
- Support project scheduling and production coordination as needed.
Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years of signage industry experience.
- Experience creating signage shop drawings or technical production files.
- Strong understanding of signage materials, fabrication methods, and installation details.
- Proficiency in Illustrator, CorelDRAW, and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Ability to read project requirements and turn them into clear technical drawings.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.
- Ability to commute to Midtown Manhattan.
Nice to Have:
- Experience with ADA signage standards.
- Experience with exterior signage.
- Knowledge of sign-making equipment.
- Knowledge of installation methods.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
If you are a detail-oriented signage designer with experience creating shop drawings and production files, we would like to hear from you.