[Hiring] Technical Designer - Signage @Meow Wolf

Role Description

The Technical Designer, Signage works in a fast-paced, creative environment as a member of the Visual Development team. This role will directly support the Senior Graphic Designer, Signs on the development of a comprehensive Sign Program. This role involves technical drawing, documentation updates, and sign program build-out using Adobe Illustrator and the HotDoor CadTools plug-in.

Key Responsibilities

• Sign Schedule Updates: Update and maintain the master sign schedule to ensure accuracy for quantities, IDs, descriptions, materials, and locations as well as coordinate updates with technical drawings.
• Installation Map Updates: Update install maps using floor plans or site plans. Label and place sign IDs accurately. Cross-reference with the sign schedule.
• Sign Program Build-Out: Develop a complete sign program, ensuring alignment with brand or environmental graphic guidelines, including:
  • Sign families
  • Materials and fabrication specs
  • Mounting details
  • Location plans and mapping
• Technical Drawings: Produce production-ready technical drawings for each sign type. Use CadTools for precise dimensions and geometry. Provide fabrication notes, mounting details, sections, and elevations.
• Participate in the concept development and design of signage and wayfinding systems that support the overall creative vision and guest experience.
• Develop original environmental graphics and signage solutions across a variety of project contexts.
• Translate creative direction into distinct visual communication systems using independent artistic judgment.
• Exercise independent creative judgment in determining layout, typography, hierarchy, and visual composition.
• Interpret brand and environmental guidelines to create unique and project-specific design solutions.
• Make design decisions that directly impact the production and installation of environmental graphics and signage.
• Solve complex environmental and wayfinding challenges using a combination of creative and technical design expertise.
• Develop innovative solutions that balance aesthetic intent, functional requirements, and spatial constraints.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in signage design and production or other related industrial, technical, and/or manufacturing fields.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator.
• Experience using HotDoor CadTools (must-have).
• Experience with sign programs, EGD, architectural drawings, or wayfinding systems.
• Ability to create accurate technical documentation.
• Knowledge of California ADA Requirements.
• Knowledge of Life Safety Signage.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage version control.
• Good communication and ability to take feedback.

Requirements

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and scanners.
• This position also works in an indoor setting with exposure to noisy environments, dim lighting, strong visual effects including strobing lights, special effects, fog machines, and small and/or enclosed spaces.
• The physical ability to walk, stand, take stairs/slides/elevators, and navigate the elements during the day and night.
• Employee may be required to remain in a sitting or standing position for prolonged periods, and repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• The employee will comply with company and OSHA standard workplace safety protocols. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance options: PPO & HDHP*
• Dental and Vision Insurance*
• HSA, HRA, and FSA options*
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Company paid Life Insurance Policy and Disability Coverage(s)*
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Life Insurance Policies*
• Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave for 12 weeks
• Discount off Meow Wolf Gift Shop Merch and Cafes
• Admission to Meow Wolf attractions for employees and guests