Signage Technical Designer / Shop Drawing Specialist

Certified is a Midtown Manhattan graphics and signage company with over 20 years of experience. We are looking for a full-time Signage Technical Designer / Shop Drawing Specialist to create accurate shop drawings and production-ready files for interior, exterior, ADA, and architectural signage projects.

This is an in-person position for someone with real signage experience and strong attention to detail.

Compensation: $65,000–$75,000 per year, based on signage experience
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person, Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY 10019

Responsibilities:

• Create signage shop drawings for ADA, interior, exterior, and architectural signage.
• Prepare production-ready files for fabrication.
• Work with Illustrator, CorelDRAW, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Review dimensions, materials, mounting methods, and project specifications.
• Make revisions based on client comments, site conditions, and production needs.
• Coordinate with project managers, vendors, production staff, and installers.
• Help ensure drawings, proofs, and production files are accurate before release.
• Support project scheduling and production coordination as needed.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of signage industry experience.
• Experience creating signage shop drawings or technical production files.
• Strong understanding of signage materials, fabrication methods, and installation details.
• Proficiency in Illustrator, CorelDRAW, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Ability to read project requirements and turn them into clear technical drawings.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.
• Ability to commute to Midtown Manhattan.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with ADA signage standards.
• Experience with exterior signage.
• Knowledge of sign-making equipment.
• Knowledge of installation methods.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

If you are a detail-oriented signage designer with experience creating shop drawings and production files, we would like to hear from you.