Graphic Designer / CAD Designer - Custom Metal & Signage

Scope of work

• Create and modify artwork for custom metal signs, logos, lettering, decorative pieces, and fabricated products
• Develop clean, accurate, production-ready vector files and CAD drawings
• Convert customer logos, sketches, images, and concepts into designs suitable for fabrication
• Prepare artwork and files for CNC manufacturing processes, including waterjet, plasma cutting, and laser engraving
• Create layouts, renderings, and design concepts for customer approval and production
• Work closely with project managers and fabrication personnel to ensure designs are visually strong, accurate, and manufacturable
• Review dimensions, materials, tolerances, mounting requirements, and other production details before releasing designs
• Make revisions based on customer feedback and production requirements
• Learn to set up and operate L&L's CNC equipment used to produce the designs you create
• Operate CNC equipment as needed to support production
• Perform basic machine setup, material loading/unloading, and routine operator maintenance after training
• Follow all established safety, quality, and equipment operating procedures

Requirements

• Prior professional experience in graphic design
• Strong experience creating and modifying vector artwork, logos, signage, or similar production-oriented designs
• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, or comparable vector-design software
• Experience with SolidWorks or comparable CAD software is highly desirable
• Ability to create precise, clean vector artwork
• Ability to take a rough idea or customer-provided artwork and turn it into a polished, manufacturable design
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn CNC equipment and manufacturing processes
• Willingness to work hands-on in the shop and operate CNC machinery as part of the position
• Comfortable receiving feedback and making revisions
• Organized and able to manage several projects at different stages

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