Benderson is hiring: Sign Designer in Sarasota

Key Responsibilities

Design & Technical

• Design tenant storefront signs, pylon/ground signs, project signage, directional signage, and
• Develop signage plans using site plans, elevation drawings, and architectural
• Create color building elevations and tenant signage mockups for leasing and
• Select and apply building and signage color schemes in coordination with construction and marketing
• Produce scalable, print-ready design files using CorelDraw and/or Adobe Creative

Coordination & Documentation

• Establish signage criteria for each property and maintain compliance with municipal
• Review and coordinate tenant signage submittals and compatibility with lease language and property
• Prepare variance packages and signage approval submissions for municipalities and franchises (e.g., hotels).
• Place signage on scaled construction drawings for accurate visualization and
• Maintain department design databases and records of tenant signage layouts, submittals, and

Municipality & Vendor Communication

• Prepare purchase orders and documentation for sign
• Communicate directly with municipalities, building inspectors, and zoning
• Submit signage packages for municipal approvals and track status through permit
• Research sign vendors, obtain bids, prepare bid packages, and manage vendor
• Assist with scheduling fabrication and installation of signage and follow up on vendor

Support & Administrative

• Assist management in organizing signage packages for new developments or rebranding
• Respond to service calls for damaged or non-functioning
• Support the leasing team with visual mockups and signage plans for tenant Review tenant submittals to create lease exhibits.
• Create and maintain tracking systems and files for ongoing signage
• Generate ESS (Exterior Signage Specifications) and lease exhibits.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in sign design, environmental graphic design, or commercial real estate signage
• Proficient in CorelDraw (preferred) or Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and
• Familiarity with signage materials, fabrication methods, and municipal permitting
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and construction
• Strong communication and project management
• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple signage projects at
• Knowledge of local zoning codes and ADA signage requirements a
• Experience with hotel, retail, or mixed-use signage projects a strong

Preferred Software Skills

• CorelDraw
• Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Familiarity with architectural software or CAD a plus
• Familiarity with SketchUp or other rendering software a plus

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