Structural Designer

Job Title: Sign Designer / Structural Designer

Location: Grimsby, Ontario

Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Work Location: In Person

Relocation: No relocation Assistance

Salary: $30.00–$42.00 per hour

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Sign Designer / Structural Designer with strong structural, fabrication, and drafting knowledge to join our team in Grimsby.

This is not strictly a graphic design position. We are looking for someone who understands how commercial signs are engineered, fabricated, assembled, and installed and can create accurate, practical, production-ready drawings.

The ideal candidate will have a strong combination of design, structural understanding, fabrication knowledge, and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Design commercial signage including pylon signs, channel letters, illuminated signs, wall signs, sign cabinets, and custom structures.
• Create detailed shop drawings, fabrication drawings, sections, details, and production drawings.
• Develop structural concepts for large and complex signage projects.
• Determine appropriate aluminum and steel framing, supports, mounting methods, and connections.
• Prepare accurate dimensions, material specifications, and fabrication details.
• Design with fabrication, CNC production, assembly, transportation, and installation in mind.
• Work closely with fabrication, CNC, production, and installation teams.
• Review site conditions and develop practical mounting and structural solutions.
• Prepare drawings suitable for engineering review and approval when required.
• Identify potential fabrication or installation issues before projects reach production.
• Support the transition from sales and design concepts into accurate, production-ready drawings.
• Coordinate design changes and revisions with internal teams, fabricators, and installers.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in commercial sign design, structural fabrication, architectural metals, or a closely related industry.
• Strong understanding of aluminum and steel fabrication.
• Knowledge of welded structures, framing, mounting systems, and mechanical connections.
• Understanding of structural loads and practical structural design principles.
• Proven experience creating detailed shop and fabrication drawings.
• Strong proficiency with relevant design and drafting software.
• CorelDRAW and/or EnRoute experience is an asset.
• CNC manufacturing experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of illuminated signage, LEDs, acrylic/polycarbonate, and aluminum sign construction is an asset.
• Ability to communicate effectively with fabricators, production teams, engineers, and installers.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who thinks beyond how a design looks and understands how it will actually be built and installed.

You should be comfortable considering:

• How will this be fabricated?
• How will the structure be supported?
• How will it be mounted?
• Are the materials and connections appropriate?
• Can the shop fabricate it efficiently?
• Can the installers safely and practically install it?
• Are the drawings clear enough for production?

If you have a strong combination of design ability, structural knowledge, fabrication experience, and practical problem-solving skills, we would like to hear from you.

Benefits include:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• RRSP matching