Lead Signage Specialist

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Are you a skilled sign maker or installer looking for more than just a production job? Do you want the autonomy to manage projects from the computer screen to the installation site?

At Alpha Graphics Tampa
, we aren't just a print shop; we are a visual marketing partner for local businesses. We are expanding our Large Format division and looking for a Lead Signage Specialist to captain this ship.

If you have experience at a shop like Fast Signs, Signarama, or an independent sign company, and you are ready for a role with better hours, professional clients, and state‑of‑the‑art equipment, we want to meet you.

You won’t be fighting with outdated gear here. You will be operating a brand‑new, top‑tier production suite:

• Epson S80600 (Eco‑Solvent) for high‑end vehicle and outdoor graphics.
• Xante X-33 (Flatbed UV) for ADA braille signage and rigid substrates.
• Graphtec Plotter & GFP Laminator for precision finishing.

This is a hybrid role. You won’t be stuck in the back room all day. Your week will be a mix of production, project management, and on‑site work.

• Production & Finishing: Running the Epson and Xante, weeding vinyl, masking, laminating, and mounting prints to substrates (ACM, Coroplast, Acrylic, Foamcore).
• Installation: heading out to client sites to install window graphics, wall murals, dimensional lettering, and vehicle graphics.
• Site Surveys: Visiting clients to take measurements and photos, ensuring our sales team quotes the job correctly.
• Pre-Press: Checking client files in Adobe Illustrator to ensure bleeds, cut lines, and colors are set up for success before you hit "print."

• Experience: 3+ years in the sign industry is required. You should be comfortable working independently.
• The "Hand Skills": You know how to mount a 4x8 board without bubbles, you can wrap a vehicle door handle, and you know the difference between cast and calendered vinyl.
• The Tech
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator/Photoshop) and RIP software (Onyx or similar).
• The Attitude: You take pride in your work. You are a problem solver who catches errors before they are printed.
• Must-Haves: A valid Driver’s License (for site visits) and reliable transportation.

• Competitive Pay: We recognize that doing both production and installation is a specialized skill set, and we pay accordingly. Installation Bonus Pay
• Growth Potential: You are the lead on this team. As we grow the sign department, your opportunities grow with it.
• Great Culture: We work hard, but we operate with a professional B2B schedule (no late retail nights).

If you are ready to stop just "making signs" and start managing the department, apply now. Please include a brief note about the equipment you have worked with in the past.