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Knight Signs is seeking a dynamic and motivated Graphic Designer who will work closely with Sales, Pre-Production, Project Management and Production teams and will be responsible for creating a wide array of signage and displays for customers. Knight Signs is willing to train the right candidates in learning the exciting sign manufacturing industry.


as a GRAPHIC designer at Knight Signs, you will:

 

 

  • Collaborate with sales and production teams to prepare concepts and design signage solutions for different projects.

  • Utilize client specifications or creative approach to produce innovative signage.

  • Create, design, and conceptualize sample layouts based on requests from customers.

  • Determine dimensional arrangement of illustrative material and copy and select style and size for sign.

  • Prepare layouts with 3D renders and dimensions for client’s review.

  • Review final layout and suggest improvements.

  • Prepare illustration and design of materials needed for estimating.

  • Provide documentation, detailed instruction, drawings and specification and notes for fabrication and installation requirements.

  • Participate in technical art review meeting to present draft of proposed sign prior to beginning production.

  • Explain design concept for clarification to production lead.

  • Take responsibility for juggling a hectic portfolio of art and design projects to meet tight client and manufacturing deadlines.

  • Work closely with key stakeholders, both internally and externally, to ensure designs are technically and esthetically accurate.

  • Maintain archive of images, photos or previous work for history and examples.

  • Research and keep up to date technically with new design software.

  • Support others in department with guidance including historical customer information and standards.

You will bring

  • Effective communications skills, with the ability to listen and persuade

  • Precise proof-reading abilities with an eye for perfection

  • Artistic, creative and have a strong eye for detail

  • Normal color vision

  • Knowledgeable about the effective use of topography, color and visual space

  • Effective communications skills, with the ability to listen and persuade.

  • Good time management skills

  • Analytical thinking with very good problem solving and troubleshooting skills

  • Takes initiative, strong work ethic, can execute, and gets things done

  • Persuasive and logical approach to making others understand vision and concept

  • Able to work independently or within a team environment

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Commercial Art, Advertising, Graphic Design, Product Design, Architecture, or a related field

  • Exposure to architectural drawings, drafting or production experience.

  • Knowledge of UX and UI design

  • Wayfinding and European design experience preferable

  • Solid Experience with graphic design programs like Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, SketchUp and other design software

  • Knowledge of CAD, MS Excel, and Word.

  • Clear and concise English language abilities, both written and verbal.

Knight Signs will offer you

  • Competitive salary 

  • Rewarding and fast-paced projects

  • Opportunity for growth and career development

  • Secure long term employment with opportunity for advancement

  • Extended Medical Benefit coverage after initial three months

If you are interested in being considered for our exciting career opportunity, please email your resume and cover letter to the Knight Signs HR Department. We thank you in advance for expressing your interest.

hr@knightsigns.ca