Benefits:

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Training & development

Perks

Competitive compensation

Collaborative work environment

Paid Holidays

Spark Signs is closed the last week of December which is additional Paid Time Off

Weekday hours: Monday - Friday 8:30A - 4:30P

Company Summary Spark Signs & Graphics (www.sparksigns.com) specializes in design, fabrication and installation of custom commercial signs. Where else can you work in a clean, modern, and technologically advanced sign shop with the opportunity to work with a skilled and dedicated team and an owner who will help you grow.

Our vision is to be the region’s most trusted and dependable signage partner — known for making great signs, delivering on promises, and providing an excellent customer experience every time.

We live by 5 values which speak to how we make decisions, and how we treat each other, our clients and partner firms:

Collaboration: We succeed by working together — listening, communicating, and creating in partnership.

Integrity: We do what’s right, every time — earning trust through honesty and consistency.

Passion: We bring creativity and enthusiasm to every project we touch.

Speed: We believe responsiveness drives results for our clients.

Impact: We measure our success by the difference we make for our clients, our team, and the spaces we improve.

Job Summary

As Production and Design Manager, you will oversee the entire lifecycle of signage projects, from initial graphic design to final fabrication and sometimes installation. This role is a hands-on leadership position that requires a unique blend of creative expertise and technical proficiency in operating large-format printers, vinyl cutters, and RIP software. The manager ensures all output meets strict quality standards and branding guidelines while maintaining an efficient, safe, and cost-effective shop environment.

Responsibilities

Overseeing production and design of signs

Operating HP Latex printers, Graphtec plotters and Royal Sovereign laminators

Producing signs

Designing and Proofing signs

Managing computer and art files

Working with our Project Managers, Customers and Partner Firms

Maintaining company signage equipment

Maintaining cleanliness and organization of manufacturing/production area

Qualifications

3-5+ years of experience in the sign industry

Knowledge of vinyl creation, application, and large-format digital printing (experience with HP printers and ONYX RIP software is a plus but not required)

Strong computer and file management skills, particularly with Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop

Familiarity with sign industry software like Corebridge or Cyrious is a bonus

Proven ability to meet deadlines consistently

Exceptional attention to detail and strong multi-tasking abilities

Clear communication skills are a must

Excellent people skills—you’ll be interacting with both customers and vendors in a fast-paced team environment

Basic math skills

Drivers’ license and a dependable vehicle required.

While this role includes some graphic design responsibilities, it's key that you also have experience in sign manufacturing. If you’re strictly a graphic designer without experience in sign production, this role will not be the right fit.

You may be a good fit if you have experience working for:

A sign company

A screen printing or traditional printing company

A marketing area within a company or for an advertising agency

A light manufacturing company