Graphic Designer-Sign Industry Job at Saltwater Signworks in Wilmington

We are hiring an Experienced Sign Industry Graphic Designer — and this is NOT an entry-level or general design role. Saltwater Signworks is a fast-growing, high-volume sign company known for producing clean, sharp, and creative signage . We are looking for someone who can move quickly, think clearly, and execute accurately — while still bringing a strong design eye to the table. ⚠️ If you do not have real sign industry experience, this is not the role for you. What you MUST have Minimum 3+ years designing signage (monument signs, channel letters, cabinet signs, post & panel, etc.) Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator (required) Proven experience creating Client proofs Scaled drawings Permit / submittal-ready drawings Strong understanding of sign construction, materials, and layout requirements Ability to work fast, accurately, and independently in a high-volume environment What makes this role different We are not a “template shop.” We value designers who can: Add creative input when it matters Elevate layouts beyond the basic standard Still keep projects moving without overcomplicating the work Bonus (not required) Experience preparing production-ready files Familiarity with fabrication and installation processes This role is NOT for General graphic designers without signage experience Logo/branding-only designers Entry-level applicants If you’ve worked in a real sign shop, you know the pace — and you know the difference between designing and getting projects approved and built. Apply only if you can do both. #J-18808-Ljbffr