Signmaker
Signmakers design, manufacture, install and paint signs for displays, buildings, signboards, boats, vehicles and structures.
Signmakers may perform the following tasks:
- talk to clients to find out their requirements and provide miniature colour sketches if required
- select suitable materials for signs such as timber, plastic, metal or glass
- prepare surfaces (by filling any holes, sanding and cleaning) and then mix the oil paint, enamel, plastic paint, poster colour or varnish
- sketch letters or draw with a template (pattern), paint the background if required and then paint the sign
- create two-dimensional or three-dimensional lettering and graphics using computer-operated machinery
- design wall murals, screen prints, gold-leaf work and custom vehicle art.
Signmakers work both indoors and outdoors, and spend some time on ladders or scaffolding. They may be required to work in confined spaces or use toxic substances. With the move towards computerised manufacture of signs, computing skills are becoming more important.
Personal Requirements:
- enjoys and displays ability in drawing and design
- willing to work at heights
- good eyesight (may be corrected) and normal colour vision
- accurate spelling
- good computer skills
- good at working with hands
- willing to work both indoors and outdoors.
Related Jobs:
- Engraver
- Graphic Designer
- Industrial Spray Painter
- Painter and Decorator
- Screen Printer/Stencil Preparer
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