Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Benefits / Perks Competitive compensation Collaborative work environment Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Weekday hours: Monday - Friday 8:30A - 4:30P Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays Spark Signs is closed the last week of December which is additional Paid Time Off Company Summary Spark Signs & Graphics (www.sparksigns.com) specializes in design, fabrication and installation of custom commercial signs. Spark prides itself on quality signs, a competitive price structure and great customer service. 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. Job Summary As Production and Design Manager, you will oversee the entire lifecycle of signage projects, from initial graphic design to final fabrication and 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 directly with both customers and partner firms Maintaining company signage equipment Maintaining cleanliness and organization of manufacturing/production area Qualifications 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 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 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 a background 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