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