As a Head Designer for SignSite Group, you will lead the design and engineering function for our signage manufacturing operations.
You will bridge the gap between concept and fabrication — overseeing translation of client ideas into technically sound, manufacturable signage solutions that look fantastic and perform flawlessly.
You'll work across all phases: concept sketches, detailed shop drawings, engineering, production file-prep (CNC/print/assembly), and installation readiness.
Your leadership will ensure the design team, production and installation teams are aligned, consistent, efficient and future-facing.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, mentor and manage the design team (CAD/draughts, artwork preparation, fabrication integration).
Engage early with Sales and Client Services to interpret client briefs, identify design requirements, constraints and opportunities (visual, structural, installation).
Develop and oversee creative design concepts (visualisation) and detailed engineering drawings (shop drawings, installation drawings) for signs, architectural signage, wayfinding systems, illuminated systems, large-scale formwork and assemblies.
Ensure all design outputs are manufacturable: robust material selection, fabrication method alignment (CNC routing, laser cutting, large-format printing, laminating, assembly), cost‐effective, meets structural and installation standards.
Prepare production‐ready files: CAD drawings (AutoCAD or equivalent), vector artwork (CorelDraw / Adobe Illustrator etc), CNC/CAM toolpaths (e.g., EnRoute or equivalent), print file setup (bleed, cropping, nesting, scaling).
Review and approve design documentation: engineering drawings, bill of materials, fabrication instructions, installation instructions.
Work with Operations/Production to integrate design into manufacturing workflows, optimise yield (material usage, fabrication efficiency), minimise errors and rework.
Monitor compliance with relevant building / installation codes, structural adequacy, safety, illumination/LED systems (where applicable).
Engage in continuous improvement: research new materials, fabrication methods, signage tech (LED/neon/illuminated systems), sustainable practices; embed into the design team's methodology.
Manage multiple concurrent projects, prioritise workload, ensure design milestones are met so production and installation schedules stay on track.
Collaborate with installation/onsite teams to ensure design intent is realised in the field; respond to site survey changes/installation constraints.
Drive a culture of high design quality,



accuracy, attention to detail, and excellent client service.
Qualifications & Education
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
Advanced training or certification in CAD/CAM, engineering drawing, design for manufacture (DFM) preferred.
Proven experience (ideally 5+ years) in signage manufacturing, architectural fabrication, industrial design or similar fields — including managing design teams in a production environment.
Comprehensive understanding of materials, fabrication techniques, manufacturing workflows, and structural/installation considerations (relevant to signage, architectural fit-out, wayfinding systems).
Technical Skills & Knowledge
Design Software Proficiency:
Highly skilled in AutoCAD (detailed drawings/shop drawings)
Proficient in CorelDraw and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) for visuals, artwork preparation and production file setup
Competent in CAM/CNC file preparation software (e.g., EnRoute or equivalent), toolpath preparation for router/laser cutting
Engineering & Construction Knowledge:
Ability to produce detailed technical drawings, interpret structural/installation requirements for signage systems and assemblies
Deep understanding of material behaviour, load‐bearing/installation constraints, signage illumination systems (LED, neon, edge‐lit), environmental/weathering factors
Production & Manufacturing Integration:
Experience preparing files for CNC routers, laser cutters, large-format printers; skilled in artwork splitting, crop marks, bleed, nesting, layout optimisation for printing/fabrication
Strong understanding of production workflows (routing, printing, laminating, trimming, assembly, installation) and ability to design for manufacturability and ease of installation
Experience Requirements
Minimum 5+ years in signage manufacturing, architectural fabrication, industrial design or a related area with demonstrable progression
Proven track record of managing a design team in a fast‐paced, deadline‐driven manufacturing environment




Demonstrated experience bringing projects from concept through to installation‐ready design documentation
Strong understanding and application of design‐for‐manufacture principles (DFM), and of end‐to‐end production processes
Leadership & Soft Skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: able to engage with sales, production, installation teams, clients and stakeholders
Strong leadership capability: able to direct, mentor and develop junior designers, foster collaboration, provide clear instruction, review and feedback
Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy and commitment to high design standards
Strong project management and prioritisation skills: able to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, lead under pressure
Creative flair coupled with engineering precision: the successful candidate will be both visually creative and technically grounded
Proactive, solutions‐oriented, collaborative, self‐motivated
Desirable Extras
Experience with signage illumination systems (LED, neon, edge lighting)
Exposure to wayfinding, architectural signage, environmental graphics
Knowledge of sustainable materials and environmentally conscious design practices
Understanding of site survey data, installation constraints, on‐site coordination and logistics
What We Offer
A senior leadership role in a growing signage manufacturing business with strong design & fabrication capability
Opportunity to shape design processes, influence direction of the design team, and embed best‐practice design‐for‐manufacture logic
Collaborative working setting aligned with high‐quality outputs, innovation and customer satisfaction
Competitive remuneration package (base salary + incentive), plus role‐appropriate benefits
Career growth opportunities within SignSite Group as we expand services and design capability
Ideal Candidate Attributes
You're excited about marrying design aesthetics with heavy fabrication, and you get a kick out of seeing an idea move through to finished, installed reality.
Hands‐on: you're not content just to delegate — you dive into drawings, production files, design review, problem‐solving.
You're a strong communicator, able to speak the language of sales/clients, design team members, production engineers and installers.
You set the bar high: you demand quality, you expect precision.
You also coach others to get there.
You're forward‐thinking: always looking for new materials, more efficient workflows, ways to reduce cost without sacrificing quality or visual impact.
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