Lead Signage Specialist
1 day ago
Tampa
Job DescriptionBenefits: • 401(k), • 401(k) matching, • Bonus based on performance, • Competitive salary, • Free food & snacks, • Free uniforms, • Paid time off Are you a skilled sign maker or installer looking for more than just a production job? Do you want the autonomy to manage projects from the computer screen to the installation site? At AlphaGraphics Tampa, we aren't just a print shop; we are a visual marketing partner for local businesses. We are expanding our Large Format division and looking for a Lead Signage Specialist to captain this ship. If you have experience at a shop like FastSigns, Signarama, or an independent sign company, and you are ready for a role with better hours, professional clients, and state-of-the-art equipment, we want to meet you. The Equipment Youll Own You wont be fighting with outdated gear here. You will be operating a brand-new, top-tier production suite: • Epson S80600: (Eco-Solvent) for high-end vehicle and outdoor graphics., • Xante X-33: (Flatbed UV) for ADA braille signage and rigid substrates., • Graphtec Plotter & GFP Laminator: For precision finishing. What You Will Be Doing This is a hybrid role. You wont be stuck in the back room all day. Your week will be a mix of production, project management, and on-site work. • Production & Finishing: Running the Epson and Xante, weeding vinyl, masking, laminating, and mounting prints to substrates (ACM, Coroplast, Acrylic, Foamcore)., • Installation: heading out to client sites to install window graphics, wall murals, dimensional lettering, and vehicle graphics., • Site Surveys: Visiting clients to take measurements and photos, ensuring our sales team quotes the job correctly., • Pre-Press: Checking client files in Adobe Illustrator to ensure bleeds, cut lines, and colors are set up for success before you hit "print." Who We Are Looking For • Experience: 3+ years in the sign industry is required. You should be comfortable working independently., • The "Hand Skills": You know how to mount a 4x8 board without bubbles, you can wrap a vehicle door handle, and you know the difference between cast and calendered vinyl., • The Tech Skills: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator/Photoshop) and RIP software (Onyx or similar)., • The Attitude: You take pride in your work. You are a problem solver who catches errors before they are printed., • Must-Haves: A valid Drivers License (for site visits) and reliable transportation. Why Join AlphaGraphics Tampa? • Competitive Pay: We recognize that doing both production and installation is a specialized skill set, and we pay accordingly. Installation Bonus Pay, • Growth Potential: You are the lead on this team. As we grow the sign department, your opportunities grow with it., • Great Culture: We work hard, but we operate with a professional B2B schedule (no late retail nights). Apply Today! If you are ready to stop just "making signs" and start managing the department, apply now. Please include a brief note about the equipment you have worked with in the past.