Sign Designer​/Print Production Specialist

Based in Weston-super-Mare, this permanent Sign Designer / Print Production Specialist role suits an experienced signage or print professional. Working Monday to Friday, the successful candidate combines creative design with hands-on manufacturing, preparing artwork and operating digital print equipment. Responsibilities cover the full process, from interpreting customer enquiries through to completed products. Strong skills in sign-making, artwork preparation and print production are essential.

A salary of £31,500 to £35,000 per annum is offered for this full-time position with an established sign manufacturer, making it a sound choice for someone who enjoys varied technical work and seeing projects through to delivery.

• Location:
  
  Weston-super-Mare, Somerset
• Salary: £31,500-£35,000 per annum
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working Hours:
  
  Monday to Friday

We're recruiting for a Sign Designer / Print Production Specialist to join an established sign manufacturing business based in Weston-super-Mare. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in signage, digital printing and artwork preparation who enjoys seeing projects through from the initial customer enquiry to the finished product. Offering a salary of £31,500-£35,000 per annum and a permanent position, this varied role is ideal for a skilled professional who takes pride in producing high-quality work and enjoys working across both design and practical production.

• Competitive salary: £31,500-£35,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Permanent position: A long-term opportunity, subject to successful completion of a probationary period.
• Early Friday finish:
  Finish at 3:30pm every Friday.
• Consistent weekday hours:
  Monday to Friday working pattern.
• A varied role:
  Combine creative design, digital printing, sign manufacturing and customer interaction.
• Take ownership:
  Manage a variety of projects from initial enquiry through to completion.
• Immediate opportunity:
  An ASAP start is available.

• Speaking with customers to understand their requirements and recommend suitable signage and print solutions.
• Preparing quotations, calculating job costs and pricing work accurately.
• Creating and adapting artwork using Adobe Illustrator and other relevant design software.
• Preparing print-ready artwork for production, ensuring files are accurate and suitable for manufacture.
• Operating large-format digital printers and associated print equipment.
• Producing, manufacturing and finishing a range of signs and printed products.
• Selecting appropriate materials, substrates and finishes for individual jobs.
• Carrying out print finishing and general sign-making duties as required.
• Checking completed work for quality, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Managing multiple projects and ensuring work is completed within agreed deadlines.
• Working collaboratively with the team while using your own initiative to keep jobs moving efficiently.

We're looking for someone with genuine experience in the sign manufacturing industry who understands the practical processes involved in producing high-quality signage. You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience in the sign manufacturing industry — essential.
• Practical experience operating large-format digital printers.
• Knowledge of print-finishing processes and sign production equipment.
• Experience preparing artwork for print and manufacture.
• Good working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and/or other relevant design software.
• An understanding of signage materials, substrates, finishes and production methods.
• Experience preparing quotations or pricing print and signage jobs.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to understand customer requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and a…