Sign Designer/Project Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Technical
• Design tenant storefront signs, pylon/ground signs, project signage, directional signage, and banners.
• Create signage plans using site plans, elevation drawings, and architectural renderings.
• Create color building elevations and tenant signage mockups for leasing and marketing.
• Select and apply building and signage color schemes in coordination with construction and marketing teams.
• Produce scalable, print-ready design files using CorelDraw and/or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Cordination & Documentation
• Establish signage criteria for each property and maintain compliance with municipal codes.
• Review and coordinate tenant signage submittals and compatibility with lease language and property standards.
• Prepare variance packages and signage approval submissions for municipalities and franchises (e.g., hotels).
• Place signage on scaled construction drawings for accurate visualization and approval.
• Maintain department design databases and records of tenant signage layouts, submittals, and approvals.
• Municipality & Vendor Communication
• Prepare purchase orders and documentation for sign projects.
• Communicate directly with municipalities, building inspectors, and zoning departments.
• Submit signage packages for municipal approvals and track status through permit processes.
• Research sign vendors, obtain bids, prepare bid packages, and manage vendor relationships.
• Assist with scheduling fabrication and installation of signage and follow up on vendor deliverables.
• Support & Administrative
• Affiliate with management in organizing signage packages for new developments or rebranding efforts.
• Respond to service calls for damaged or non-functioning signage.
• Support the leasing team with visual mockups and signage plans for tenant proposals.
• Review tenant submittals to create lease exhibits.
• Create and maintain tracking systems and files for ongoing signage projects.
• 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 coordination.
• Proficient in CorelDraw (preferred) or Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Familiarity with signage materials, fabrication methods, and municipal permitting processes.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and construction drawings.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple signage projects at once.
• Knowledge of local zoning codes and ADA signage requirements a plus.
• Experience with hotel, retail, or mixed-use signage projects a strong plus.

Preferred Software Skills

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