Wayfinding & Signage Design Apprentice

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End Date:
January 30, 2026 (20 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR103077

Date Opened:
Thursday, January 08, 2026 12:00 AM## ## Close Date:
Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 AM## ## Department:
Aviation Department## ## Function Apprentice/Internships## ## Salary: $0.00 - $0.00 Commensurate with Experience#
** Welcome to the City of Charlotte
** Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents.

Our guiding principles include:
* Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce
* Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development
* Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services
* Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems
* Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions
** SUMMARY
* * Acquires specialized skills under the tutelage of experience journeyman at Charlotte Douglas Internation Airport. Primary responsibilities will involve assisting in the design, layout, fabrication, and printing of materials used in airport signage. This position will allow you to develop and apply basic to advanced graphic design and illustration skills in a professional setting. Perform other general maintenance work incidental to the above duties, or necessary to keep buildings in working order.

Additional responsibilities include learning and developing practical skills, participating in classes and workshops on and offsite, observing all health and safety codes, and completing tests an assignments. Exhibits an enthusiasm to learn and an interest in the sector of chosen trade.
Apprentice will be required to attend Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) and earn an Associate of Applied Science in Graphic Arts & Design.
Starting Pay: $24.73

Responsibilities:
* Assist with the development of design concepts for public-facing and operational materials.  Support the creation of branded visual content across print, digital, and environmental platforms.
* Contribute to way finding, signage systems, and spatial layout design within the airport campus.
* Help maintain design standards that align with airport branding and user experience goals.  Collaborate with cross-functional teams including communications, planning, and facilities.
* Participate in job shadowing, mentorship, and on-the-job training assignments.
* Present project ideas and receive feedback from mentors and managers.

What You’ll Gain:
* A paid apprenticeship with progressive wage increases.
* Full employee benefits, including health, dental, retirement, and tuition prepayment.
* An Associate's Degree in Graphic Design from CPCC, fully paid by the City. Professional certifications and software training (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, 3D modeling tools).
* Real-world experience in a dynamic and highly visible municipal operation.
* A potential pathway to full-time employment with the City of Charlotte upon successful completion.

Minimum Qualification/

Education & Experience:

* High school diploma or equivalent.
* Acceptance and Candidate must maintain successful enrollment per educational requirements at Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC).
* Graphic Design program at CPCC.
* Demonstrated interest in design, art, architecture, or visual communication. Strong interpersonal skills and eagerness to learn.
* Willingness to work in a team-oriented, deadline-driven environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS              
* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform…