Art Director (Sign Industry)

Job Description

Job Description

The Art Director in the sign industry will oversee creative direction, brand development, and visual design for projects primarily focused on corporate branding, exterior signage, illuminated and non-illuminated signage, and interior signage. Leading a small team of 1-3 members, this role involves client coordination, quality assurance, and signage strategy to deliver impactful and cohesive visual communications. The Art Director will collaborate closely with clients and vendors, utilizing industry-standard design software and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative direction and brand development for signage projects
• Manage and mentor a small design team
• Coordinate directly with clients to ensure alignment and satisfaction
• Develop visual designs and signage strategies tailored to project needs
• Ensure quality assurance throughout the design and production process
• Design signage for interior, exterior, illuminated, retail, and corporate environments
• Oversee project management and workflow using professional software tools
• Facilitate vendor communication and coordination as needed
• Participate in occasional travel for project or client needs

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in art direction within the sign industry
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Experience with signage design and brand development
• Strong project management skills and familiarity with platforms like Asana, Sign Agent, and Canva
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Knowledge of 3D rendering and vendor coordination
• Effective time management skills

Since 1952, Arrow Sign Company has manufactured quality electric and architectural signs. From initial design concepts to detailed plans, fabrication, installation and maintenance, our full service sign company has created some of the nation's most exciting displays. Throughout our sixty year tenure, we have expanded our services from basic commercial signage to developing a comprehensive identity solution for our clients. Our products range from interior signage, wayfinding programs, rebranding, decorative lighting, electronic displays, architectural metal work to all aspects of custom sign manufacturing. Our unique experience gives us the ability to solve the challenges our customers face on complex projects. Our capabilities can be summed up in a phrase coined in our early years by our Production Manager, "If you can draw it, we can build it."

Company Description

Since 1952, Arrow Sign Company has manufactured quality electric and architectural signs. From initial design concepts to detailed plans, fabrication, installation and maintenance, our full service sign company has created some of the nation's most exciting displays. Throughout our sixty year tenure, we have expanded our services from basic commercial signage to developing a comprehensive identity solution for our clients. Our products range from interior signage, wayfinding programs, rebranding, decorative lighting, electronic displays, architectural metal work to all aspects of custom sign manufacturing. Our unique experience gives us the ability to solve the challenges our customers face on complex projects. Our capabilities can be summed up in a phrase coined in our early years by our Production Manager, "If you can draw it, we can build it."