Structural Designer, Signage

While working as a Structural Designer, you will produce fabrication drawings for exterior signage (freestanding, wall-mounted, illuminated, non-illuminated), interior signage (of all varieties, including but not limited to dimensional logos/letters, ADA signage, POP displays, tradeshow/exhibit spaces) from design intent drawings.

• Based on customer and project manager supplied content and message schedules create CAD-type drawings, layouts and production files using designated software tools
• Generate and revise drawings and /or documentation related to signs, as required by permit offices or internal fabrication and installation teams
• Produce production-ready art for us by the internal fabrication teams and the equipment (router files, channel letter bender files, brakeform equipment, etc.)
• Coordinate with all aspects of sign making process to meet internal and external deadlines and take a leading role in driving pre-production and production methods

Job Description

While working as a Structural Designer, you will produce fabrication drawings for exterior signage (freestanding, wall-mounted, illuminated, non-illuminated), interior signage (of all varieties, including but not limited to dimensional logos/letters, ADA signage, POP displays, tradeshow/exhibit spaces) from design intent drawings.

• Based on customer and project manager supplied content and message schedules create CAD-type drawings, layouts and production files using designated software tools
• Generate and revise drawings and /or documentation related to signs, as required by permit offices or internal fabrication and installation teams
• Produce production-ready art for us by the internal fabrication teams and the equipment (router files, channel letter bender files, brakeform equipment, etc.)
• Coordinate with all aspects of sign making process to meet internal and external deadlines and take a leading role in driving pre-production and production methods

• Minimum of five years of experience in the fabricated and architectural signage space.
• Experience with 3D design tools – Sketchup is absolutely preferred, but other AutoCAD type experience will be considered.
• Experience with Omega Composer, Flexi Sign, Adobe Creative Suite or comparable industry programs
• Understanding of electrical systems to light and power illuminated, programmable or LED screen-enabled signs
• Understanding of structural design and the mechanics of assembling and installing dimensional, architectural and illuminated signage.
• Understanding of structural design and municipal design requirements including wind-load calculations, load paths, attachment methods, material characteristics, dynamic loads and structural redundancy.
• Ability to review, read and understand technical drawings, building plans, architectural drawings and blueprints.
• Ability to create drawings from sketches, measurements, marked up prints and technical surveys
• Ability to import and export file types to and from various graphics and production programs
• Detail-oriented and organized with the ability to handle multiple projects
• Excellent organizational, management, and communication skills; written, verbal, and listening
• Experience with signage and electrical permitting requirements, especially in the state of Maryland would be helpful
• Experience with ADA standards a plus
• Work independently with and without supervision

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
• Signage or fabrication/constructional design experience required

• Solid understanding of computers, data entry, internet searches, the Microsoft Office suite and email applications
• Experience with 3D design tools…