Position also known as: Graphic Designer
PLEASE NOTE: Sign industry experience is preferred; willingness to occasionally assist sign makers with basic sign assembly or installation is a must.
Horizon Sign Company is looking for an experienced Sign Designer/Graphic Designer to join our team. The Sign Designer is a professional, solution-oriented individual who pays attention to detail, works well in a fast-paced team environment, and can efficiently manage many projects at once. We are looking for a positive individual with a growth mindset.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design signs, vehicle wraps and graphics, menu boards, banners, and numerous other types of signs & graphics, with a focus on color management and brand guideline accuracy.
- Create mockups and scale drawings for clients, government permits, fabricators, etc.
- Photograph locations for creating mockups for client estimates.
- Take and edit photos of finished products for use in marketing materials.
- Work on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Consult with clients to understand and deliver on their vision.
- Administrative assistance, including answering phones, emails, and online queries.
- Develop and post marketing and social media assets.
- Accurately track electronic and paper records related to design jobs.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, support departments, suppliers, etc.
- Learn new technologies and skills for continuous self-improvement.
- Follow all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes.
- Perform other duties, as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Design creativity
- Strong communication and organization skills
- Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, CorelDraw, Word, Excel, Outlook software proficient
- Ability to accurately uphold our client’s brand guidelines, including color management (PMS, CMYK)
- Valid Driver’s License
- Able to work well under pressure to output high volume, high-quality work
- Ability to understand and effectively utilize order management systems, Trello job boards, social media platforms, etc.
- Able to sit and view a computer screen for long periods
- Able to physically assist sign makers with transportation and installation of signs
- Prior sign industry experience is not required, but is highly preferred
- Demonstrated ability to learn the technical aspects of a prior employer’s business
- Prior experience in designing for a manufacturer is a plus
JOB TYPE:
- Position: Full-time (8 hours per day, Monday through Friday)
- Pay: Hourly pay (commensurate with experience)
- Benefits: Health insurance, paid vacation, paid personal days
- Work Location: Office in Brentwood. Installations throughout the Greater St. Louis area.\
- Typical hours: 8am to 5pm
Horizon Sign Company is a full-service commercial sign and graphics company based in St. Louis, MO. If you're interested in a hands-on career where each day is a bit different, reach out to us! We're growing fast, and always looking for positive, creative, detail-oriented professionals who would like to grow with us.