Graphic Design
Hire Signage Designers
Signage designers create signs people can read quickly: storefronts, directions, event banners and displays.
The role
What signage designers do
A signage designer plans hierarchy and readability at distance, designs to exact dimensions, considers materials and lighting, and prepares files for sign manufacturers.
Typical deliverables
- Storefront and exterior signs
- Wayfinding systems
- Event banners and backdrops
- Production-ready files
- Site mockups
Tools you will see
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Manufacturer templates
- Mockup tools
Choosing
How to choose signage designers
What to look for
- Readable designs at real viewing distances.
- Experience with physical materials and production.
- Accurate dimensions and file setup.
- Consistent systems for multiple signs.
Questions to ask
- 1How far away will people read this sign?
- 2What material and size will it be?
- 3Can you prepare files for our sign maker?
- 4How would you create a consistent wayfinding system?
Planning
Before you post the job
Local rules
Exterior signs may need permits or accessibility compliance. Check local requirements.
What drives cost
Number of signs, dimensions, system planning and production files.
Hiring on Open Lance
- Posting a job and reviewing proposals are free.
- Each milestone is funded into escrow before work starts and paid when you approve it.
- Hire fixed-price, hourly, as a monthly Dedicated Hire, or buy a packaged Drop-In.
- Client fees are shown before you pay and added on top of the work.
FAQ
Questions about hiring signage designers
What is wayfinding signage?
Signs that help people find their way around a building or site.
Can they visit the site?
Remote designers work from photos, measurements and plans.
Can one design work for banners and signs?
Usually, but layouts often need adjusting for different proportions.
Related
Related skills
Post a job for signage designers
Describe the work and compare proposals. You only fund the first milestone once you have chosen someone.