Job Description

Graphic Signage Designer Are you passionate about great designs that impress clients beyond their expectations? Do you believe a sign and proper storefront marketing can play an important role in a company’s success? Are you deadline driven and detail-oriented? Do you thrive on picking up that new book and digging in deep for inspiration that you can use on the next project? If yes, then our team at Hansen Signs is looking for you to apply for our Graphic Designer position!

Your typical day would involve working with our talented design team where you would apply your creative design skills in a fast-paced, rewarding environment. As a growing, family-owned and operated business, we’re driven to be the best in the signage industry in Atlantic Canada and beyond. We’re on a mission to help small businesses succeed through branding and recognition. Our team is in the process of building for growth and we’re seeking a professional who embraces the energy and motivation to meet our client expectations and our company goals.

If you are proactive, in pursuit of excellence, and passionate about what you do, then this is a great position for you. We want people who are interested in winning awards with the work they are doing. And since we are growing, there is an opportunity to develop this position into a long term career path as Senior Designer role.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for a variety of exciting tasks including:

• Reviewing project specification details and clearly interpreting client needs.
• Creating conceptual drawings and renderings of all types of signage and branding for proposals and provide client design solutions.
• Knowing the materials that work well together and with the ability to properly dimension/spec design concepts.
• Maintaining an understanding of our sign fabrication process, materials, and industry developments.
• Having the vision to combine media and design elements for value added design solutions.
• Communicating effectively with the Creative Director, management, and colleagues.
• Tracking your time and challenging yourself to add as much value for time billed to client.
• Staying on task and working towards meeting deadline requirements for successful project completion and truly being proud of the work you do.
• Driving around after hours showing all your friends the cool work you have been a part of once our team of fabricators and Installers bring it to reality.

Qualifications The following experience is relevant to us:

• 3+ years professional experience.
• College degree in Graphic Design, Marketing or Industrial Design.
• Graphic Design Skills with Adobe Suite.
• An understanding of dimension and depth. CAD, Drafting, and Retail Design an asset.
• Experience with working with tools such as Photoshop and Illustrator.
• A willingness to learn new design requirements and programs.
• The ability to visualize and understand the practicality of design and how signage materials work together.
• An understanding of the psychology of Marketing and “getting product attention”

The following experience is considered a plus:

• Experience working with CAD Software, Flexi Sign, or Corel.
• Experience with or interest in 3D rendering.
• Experience in storefront design, or the signage/construction industry.
• Interest in Interior and/or Architectural design and Lighting effects.

Work With Us

We're a family-owned and operated business, which means we care a lot about our employee's growth and professional development. You will always be learning and will be working with a core group of people who will treat you like family. We hold our values close and apply them to everything we do, day in and day out. We are a team that uses creativity to solve problems, we think as a team, we deliver what we promise, we love a challenge, and we support continual learning. You'll enjoy competitive compensation, health benefits, and room to grow. Join our team by applying today!