Mercury Signs, Inc
Chief Sign Maker
Full Time • Apex
Job Summary
We are looking to add one key team member into our team. This is a key leadership position at our company and will be replacing the # two person on our team today. The position reports directly to the General Manger/owner of the company. The right candidate could one day run the entire business. The person needs to have at least 5 years of hands on sign making experience. This should include ability to teach and coach newer members of the team entering the sign business for the first time in their career. Hands on experience with printers, plotters and laminators. Familiarity with Routers, Paint booths, Engravers, etc. Knowledge of materials, industry suppliers and wholesalers. Proven track record in managing large and small projects as an accomplished project manager to manage other less experienced associates. Knowledge of ADA and multi-family housing concept design, preparing take-offs from blue prints and code compliant manufacturing and installation is a big plus. Ability to estimate jobs with confidence and speed to help close business for the team
The Sign Maker is a professional, self-motivated team player with great interpersonal skills and values delivering excellence. The Sign Maker is also detail-oriented, works well in a fast-paced team environment, and is able to efficiently manage multiple projects simultaneously. The Sign Maker is self-confident and is not afraid to show their professional ability, creative genius, and most importantly, having fun!
The Sign Maker is a professional, self-motivated team player with great interpersonal skills and values delivering excellence. The Sign Maker is also detail-oriented, works well in a fast-paced team environment, and is able to efficiently manage multiple projects simultaneously. The Sign Maker is self-confident and is not afraid to show their professional ability, creative genius, and most importantly, having fun!
Benefits/Perks
- Paid vacation, sick days, and 10 paid holidays
- Competitive compensation packages, including base pay, quarterly bonuses based on revenue targets, annual bonuses based on profit targets. Profit sharing 401K after one full year of service.
- Career advancement opportunities - could lead to a General Manager position with potential partial ownership in the enterprise
- Job flexibility based on proven performance of tasks and proven productivity
Responsibilities
- Sign design and production
- Full-time availability (40 hours/week)
- Answer phones
- Consult/interface with customers
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of manufacturing/production area
- Assist in maintaining company signage equipment
- Accurately keep track of electronic and paper records related to jobs
- Learn new technologies, skills, and techniques to become a better sign making professional
Skills desired
- 5+ years of experience as a professional sign maker – design and production
- Background in vinyl creation and application
- Large format digital printing
- Design creativity
- Expertise in using Adobe Design tool suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
- Experience with RIP software
- Vehicle wrap installation
- Knowledgeable in color management
- Certified installation professional (3M, Avery, etc.)
Compensation: $50,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
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