Mustangsigns
Commercial Sign Designer
Kennewick, Washington
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- Sales
- Seniority
- Mid level
- Country
- US
- Work mode
- On-site / unstated
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- 10 Sept 2026
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Design the Signs that Build Our Reputation
If you’re an experienced Commercial Sign Designer who knows how to turn a great idea into a great sign, we’d love to meet you. At Mustang Signs, we create custom commercial signage that helps businesses stand out and leaves a lasting impression throughout our communities. From architectural branding and monument signs to illuminated signage and large-scale installations, every project is unique, and great design is where every successful project begins.
We're looking for a Commercial Sign Designer who can take ownership of the design process from concept through production. You'll be in our Creative Operations Department where you'll work closely with customers, sales reps, project managers, fabrication, and installation teams to develop creative, practical, and production-ready signage that meets both the customer's vision and Mustang Signs' standards.
This is a role for someone who understands that sign design is more than making something look good. It's about creating designs that are visually compelling, technically sound, buildable, and designed to perform in the real world.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
100% Company-Paid Health Insurance Premiums for Employees – Plus optional vision and dental plans.
401(k) with 4% Company Match – Because investing in your future matters.
Paid Time Off & Holidays – Our generous policy believes rest fuels results.
Team Culture That Has Your Back – We celebrate wins, solve problems together, and support each other through every project.
Real Growth Opportunities – Leadership, expanded responsibility, and long-term career development.
See Your Work Come to Life – Take your designs from the screen to fabrication and installation.
What You’ll Do
As a Sign Designer, you'll lead the design of custom commercial signage projects from initial concept through production. You'll develop creative solutions, prepare detailed production artwork, and collaborate across the company to ensure designs are accurate, functional, and ready to build.
Develop concepts and presentations for custom commercial signage, architectural branding, monument signs, illuminated signs, dimensional lettering, wayfinding, and other specialty applications.
Translate customer requirements, brand standards, architectural plans, site conditions, and project goals into compelling sign designs.
Create accurate, production-ready drawings and artwork for fabrication and installation.
Develop proofs and renderings that clearly communicate design concepts and help internal and external teams visualize the finished product.
Apply a strong understanding of typography, layout, color, scale, materials, illumination, and fabrication methods.
Review site information, survey measurements, drawings, and photos to develop practical design solutions.
Perform accurate field measurements and site surveys for installation projects. Document site conditions, dimensions, mounting details, access considerations, and other information necessary to successfully design, fabricate, and install commercial signage.
Collaborate closely with sales, project managers, fabrication, and installation teams throughout the design process.
Identify potential production or installation issues early and develop solutions before they become problems.
Manage a high volume of design projects while maintaining accuracy, quality, and deadlines.
Review and approve design work before being released to production.
Help establish design standards, SOP's, and best practices as Mustang Signs continues to grow.
What You Bring
3+ years of professional sign design experience or comparable experience in architectural signage, environmental graphics, or a closely related field
Advanced proficiency with Adobe Illustrator and other relevant design software
A portfolio demonstrating a high level of design ability with commercial signage graphics
Strong understanding of sign design, fabrication, materials, installation, and production processes
Ability to create both compelling concepts and highly accurate production-ready artwork
Strong understanding of typography, color, composition, scale, and visual communication
Ability to interpret architectural drawings, measurements, site plans, and technical information
Exceptional attention to detail and a high standard for accuracy
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to independently manage multiple projects and priorities
You’ll Thrive Here If You
Have a strong creative eye and understand how things are actually built
Take ownership of your work from concept through production
Are confident making design decisions and recommendations
Enjoy solving complex design and production challenges
Care deeply about accuracy, craftsmanship, and the finished product
Can work independently while collaborating effectively with a larger team
Hold yourself and your work to a high professional standard
Want to play an important role in the continued growth of Mustang Signs
Let’s Build Something Great Together
Great signage starts with great design.
At Mustang Signs, your work doesn't stay on a screen. You'll see your designs become real signs, fabricated, installed, illuminated, and experienced throughout our communities. If you're an experienced sign designer ready to take ownership of meaningful projects and help create work we're proud to put our name on, we want to hear from you.
Apply toda y and join Mustang Signs, where great projects begin with great people.
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