Signage Designer, Johannesburg

Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 19/05/2026

We are looking for an experienced signage professional who understands the signage industry end-to-end— someone confident managing client communication, handling quotations, producing signage visuals, and coordinating projects from enquiry through to sign-off.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced signage environment and is equally comfortable with email and phone communication, quoting, proofing artwork, and creating clean, commercially effective designs.

You will act as a key point of contact for clients, ensuring projects are managed efficiently, accurately, and professionally throughout the process. The role combines customer communication, project coordination, design work, and commercial awareness, making it well suited to someone with strong signage industry experience who enjoys taking ownership of projects.

Key Responsibilities Client Communication&Project Management

Manage inbound client enquiries via email and phone

Build strong relationships with clients through professional, responsive communication

Gather detailed project briefs and advise clients on suitable signage solutions

Keep clients informed throughout each stage of the project lifecycle

Coordinate projects from initial enquiry through to approval and production

Manage multiple live projects while maintaining accuracy and efficiency

Use CRM systems to log, track, and manage enquiries, quotes, and project updates

Design&Artwork

Create signage visuals, proofs, and mockups for client approval

Design and prepare vehicle wraps and van liveries using existing branding guidelines

Shopfront signage

Fascias and tray signs

External signage

Internal branding and wayfinding graphics

Prepare artwork for print and production

Ensure artwork is accurate, commercially effective, and production-ready

Manage amendments and proofing efficiently to achieve quick sign‑off turnaround times

Maintain strong attention to detail across all design outputs

Quoting&Commercial Responsibilities

Prepare accurate and professional quotations for signage projects

Understand project scope, materials, and production considerations when quoting

Follow up quotations proactively and professionally

Support the conversion of enquiries into confirmed orders

Escalate larger or more technically complex projects where required

Contribute to maintaining strong customer satisfaction and repeat business

What We’re Looking For

Previous experience working within the signage or graphics industry

Strong understanding of signage production processes and workflows

Experience with client communication, quoting, and project coordination

Confident creating signage visuals, proofs, mockups, and vehicle graphics

Good working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator (essential)

Strong organisational and time management skills

High attention to detail and ability to proof artwork accurately

Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, commercially focused environment

Self‑motivated and capable of managing workload independently

Professional communication skills across both email and phone

What Success Looks Like

Clients receive fast, professional, and accurate communication

High‑quality signage visuals and proofs are delivered with minimal revisions

Quotes are prepared accurately and followed up consistently

Projects move smoothly from enquiry through to production

Strong organization and CRM management across all active projects

Positive contribution to customer satisfaction, team output, and business growth

Ongoing improvement in efficiency, turnaround times, and quality standards

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