JOB DETAILS

Sign Design Draftsperson

CompanyStrategic Factory
LocationOwings Mills
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 12, 2026
About The Company
Strategic Factory is your single-point provider for print, signage, branding, and marketing. We're a Maryland-based industry leader with the award-winning expertise to provide a variety of products and service solutions including printing and mailing, interior and exterior signage, branded apparel, promotional products, graphic design, content writing, marketing, and digital strategy. Here, company culture is everything. In working with us, you’ll find that our team members "Can Do", "Will Do", and are "Happy To" make your concept a reality. We provide the best solutions for our customers by hiring the best people. At Strategic Factory, our success is defined by the industry experts that make up our teams and the passion they have for what they do. Our rockstar team members have backgrounds as press operators, welders & fabricators, relationship managers, graphic designers, financial professionals, and beyond.
About the Role

Description

Position Summary

The Sign Design Draftsperson will produce fabrication drawings for exterior signage (freestanding, wall-mounted, illuminated, non-illuminated), interior signage (of all varieties, including but not limited to: dimensional logos/letters, ADA signage, POP displays, tradeshow/exhibit spaces) from design intent drawings.


Requirements

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Based on customer supplied content and message schedules create layouts, proofs and production files
  • Generate and revise drawings and /or documentation related to signs as required
  • Produce production-ready art, vinyl, and CAD router files for shop releases
  • Coordinate with all aspects of sign making process to meet internal and external deadlines and take a leading role in driving production

Qualifications

  • Experience with Omega Composer, FlexiSign, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite or comparable industry programs
  • Understanding of electrical systems enough to light and power illuminated, programmable or LED screen-enabled signs
  • Understanding of structural design and the mechanics of assembling and installing dimensional, architectural and illuminated signage.
  • Ability to create drawings from sketches, measurements, marked up prints and technical surveys
  • Ability to import and export file types to and from various graphics and production programs
  • Detail-oriented and organized with the ability to handle multiple projects
  • Excellent organizational, management, and communication skills; written, verbal, and listening
  • Experience with AutoCAD is not necessary, but helpful
  • Experience with signage and electrical permitting requirements, especially in the state of Maryland would be helpful
  • Experience with ADA standards a plus
  • Work independently with and without supervision

Education and/or Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
  • 3-5 years of signage or fabrication/constructional engineering experience required

Computer Skills

  • Solid understanding of computers, data entry, internet searches, the Microsoft Office suite and email applications
  • Experience with Omega Composer, FlexiSign, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite or comparable industry programs
  • Experience with ERP System a plus

Other Qualifications 

  • Ability to pass a background check 
  • Ability to write effective correspondence to customers and coworkers 
  • Vision abilities required by this job include being able to see clearly at 20 inches or less, distinguish colors, and adjust focus 
  • Mathematical abilities required by this job include reading a ruler, calculating simple costs, and other basic mathematical skills

Job Competencies  

  • Strong attention to detail 
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Committed to company mission and values 
  • Flexible and willing to adapt to change 


Why Work for Strategic Factory?

Financial stability. Start with a competitive base salary and earn promotions based on positive performance and measurable results.

Massive advancement opportunities. Join a rapidly growing company that’s poised to double in size in the next three years.

Gorgeous work environment. Have you seen our building? Work alongside skilled professionals in our state-of-the-art facility.

Strategic benefits. Our comprehensive package includes health care, 401k, vacation and sick time, paid holidays, and other unique benefit options.

Uber-talented team members. Prepare to be inspired as you work alongside the very best and brightest talent the industry has to offer.

Engaging company culture. We may work hard, but we play hard, too! We host a variety of fun, team building activities throughout the year.


Strategic Factory is an Equal Opportunity Employer









Key Skills
Fabrication DrawingsExterior SignageInterior SignageLayoutsProofsProduction FilesCAD Router FilesOmega ComposerFlexiSignSketchUpAdobe Creative SuiteElectrical SystemsStructural DesignADA StandardsAutoCADPermitting Requirements
Categories
ManufacturingTradesArt & DesignEngineeringConstruction
Benefits
Health Care401kVacationSick TimePaid Holidays
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Sign Design Draftsperson is responsible for producing fabrication drawings for various types of exterior and interior signage based on design intent drawings. This includes generating layouts, proofs, production-ready art, vinyl, and CAD router files for shop releases while coordinating with the sign-making process to meet deadlines.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$65,000 - $85,000
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
120
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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