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Graphic Designer / Sign Production Specialist / Ai + Workflow Automation Experience Preferred
Davis Sign Co —San Rafael, CA
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Sales
- System design
- English
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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David Joseph & Company —San Francisco, CA
- $150,000 - $250,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
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Closet World —Berkeley, CA
- $3,000 - $5,000 a month
- Part-time
- CRM software
- Sales
- Salesforce
- Paid training
- Employee discount
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Closet World —San Mateo, CA
- $3,000 - $5,000 a month
- Part-time
- CRM software
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- Driver's License
- Paid training
- Employee discount
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Instructional Designer
Denken Solutions, Inc. —Hayward, CA
- $67 an hour
- 5 years
- Master's degree
- In-person
- On-the-job training
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Ghirardelli Chocolate Company —San Leandro, CA
- $84,000 - $110,000 a year
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Office
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All Bay Cannabis Magazine —Oakland, CA
- Part-time
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Okta —San Francisco, CA
- $143,000 - $196,900 a year
- Hybrid work
- Mentoring
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Closets by Design —San Francisco Bay Area, CA
- $3,000 - $5,000 a month
- Part-time
- Background check
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- Paid training
- Employee discount
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Finezi —Oakland, CA
- Contract
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Blue State —Oakland, CA
- $30 an hour
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- 1 year
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BridgePoint Associates —Berkeley, CA
- $100,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
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Helens flower shop —Oakland, CA
- $24.22 - $29.17 an hour
- Part-time
- Merchandising
- English
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Pixels Infotech —Oakland, CA
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Associate's degree
- 2 years
Product Designer II, Pinner Actionability
Pinterest —San Francisco, CA
- $109,242 - $224,910 a year
- Remote
- Mid-level
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
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All Bay Cannabis Magazine —Oakland, CA
- Part-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
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Dolls Kill —Oakland, CA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- 2 years
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Product Designer
Bobyard —San Francisco, CA
- $100,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Entry level
- HTML
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Air Apps —San Francisco, CA
- $56,000 - $97,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Junior Staging Designer
Vesta Home —San Francisco, CA
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
- Communication skills
- Paid holidays
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Graphic Designer / Sign Production Specialist / Ai + Workflow Automation Experience Preferred

Davis Sign Co
San Rafael, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$25 - $30 an hour

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Paid time off
Employee discount
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Digital printing
Sales
English
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Sign manufacturing
Attention to detail
Graphic design software
Prepress software
Time management

Full Job Description

Join a Growing Creative Sign Company — Help Build What Comes Next

We are an established, fast-growing custom sign and graphics company seeking an experienced Graphic Designer / Sign Production Specialist with real-world sign industry experience—someone who is equally comfortable creating beautiful production-ready artwork, managing print workflows, and helping modernize how a company operates.

This is a hands-on creative production role at its core—but we are especially excited to meet candidates who also understand ai / artificial intelligence, workflow automation, systems architecture, and operational optimization.

We believe the future of the sign industry belongs to professionals who combine craftsmanship + creativity + technology + systems thinking.

If you are someone who naturally asks:

“How can we make this cleaner, smarter, faster, and more scalable?”

…you may be exactly who we’re looking for.

Compensation & Benefits

Starting Pay: $25.00–$30.00 +* per hour (or More _$$$* -=depending on experience)_

Benefits after 60 days include:

Kaiser Permanente GOLD Level Health Plan
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
SIMPLE IRA retirement plan
Employee discounts

Core ResponsibilitiesGraphic Design & Creative Production (Primary Role)

Design production-ready artwork using FlexiSIGN, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop
Create graphics for:
Banners
Window graphics
Vinyl lettering
Wall murals
Vehicle graphics / wraps
Dimensional lettering
ADA signage
Retail displays
Trade show graphics
Architectural signage
Specialty custom fabrication projects
Develop proofs, mockups, color studies, and client presentation files
Prepare print-ready / cut-ready files for production with strong attention to detail
Manage revisions, maintain organized digital files, and uphold production standards

Client Communication / Project Coordination

Work directly with customers by phone, email, and in person
Help clients determine:
best materials
fabrication methods
sizing
installation requirements
timelines
budgets
Translate ideas into practical, manufacturable solutions
Coordinate projects from concept through production

Print Production / Shop Operations

Operate large-format equipment including:
UV Flatbed printers
UV Gel printers
Eco Solvent printers
Latex printers
Plotters / cutters
Laminators
Load media, prep substrates for printing / offload
Maintain equipment cleanliness, calibration, and general upkeep
Troubleshoot production issues efficiently and proactively

AI / Automation / Systems Thinking (Highly Preferred)

We are looking for someone who can contribute beyond daily design work by helping improve how our business operates.

Highly valued experience includes:

AI-assisted creative workflows and production support
Prompt engineering / effective use of AI tools
Workflow automation and repetitive task reduction
Process mapping and operational systems design
API integrations between software platforms
Automation scripting / macros / batch processing
Python, JavaScript, or related programming knowledge
File organization architecture / digital asset systems
Internal documentation / SOP creation
Production scheduling and operational efficiency improvements
Data organization, reporting, and business systems thinking
Identifying opportunities to build smarter internal workflows

We value people who think:
"There has to be a better system for this—and I can help build it."

Preferred Qualifications

2+ years sign industry experience (strongly preferred)
Adobe Illustrator proficiency (required)
Adobe Photoshop experience (required)
FlexiSIGN experience (preferred)
Large-format print production experience (required)
RIP software experience (Onyx, VersaWorks, or similar)
Strong understanding of typography, branding, composition, and color theory
Excellent organization and time management
Strong communication and client service skills
Automation / programming / AI experience is a major plus
Tech-forward mindset with interest in improving systems and workflow

Requirements

Fluent English communication skills
High school diploma required (college preferred)
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Able to lift 50+ lbs
Comfortable climbing ladders and standing for extended periods
Dependable communication and professionalism
Strong punctuality, cleanliness, and reliability

How to Apply

Please submit:

Resume
Portfolio (strongly encouraged)
Contact phone number
Email address
Brief note describing any experience with AI, automation, workflow systems, or operational optimization (if applicable)

Qualified applicants will be contacted for interviews.

No walk-ins please.

If you love design, production, craftsmanship, and the opportunity to help build a smarter, more modern company—we’d love to meet you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan

Experience:

Sign Making: 1 year (Required)
Adobe Illustrator: 1 year (Required)
Flexidesign: 1 year (Preferred)
Print production: 1 year (Required)
AI / Artificial Intelligence : 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

San Rafael, CA 94901 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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