Signage Design & Engineering Specialist

Job Title: Signage Design & Engineering Specialist
Work Setup: Remote | Part-Time | Contract-to-Hire
Company: TFA Signs (Chicago-based, serving clients across the U.S.)
Schedule: 20–30 hours/week (flexible hours)
Contract: 3-month initial contract with potential 1-year extension
Pay: Competitive hourly rate (feel free to put your expected rate in the form. We are flexible based on experience)

How to Apply:

Note: We do NOT ask for any payment during the hiring process. 
At TFA Signs, we believe signs are more than just advertisements—they’re how brands connect with people. Based in the heart of Chicago, our family-run business designs and builds custom signage for clients across the U.S. We take pride in high-quality work, creativity, and team collaboration.

What You'll Be Doing
- Convert designer mockups into fabrication-ready drawing sets within 48 hours
- Create LED layouts and structural drawings for indoor/outdoor signs
- Collaborate with our Production Manager (daily) and Owner (weekly)
- Ensure drawings are clear—fabricators should rate your work 9/10 or higher
- Learn UL 48 and NEC 600 compliance basics (we’ll provide training)

What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of experience in signage or light-steel design
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks or Fusion 360
- Experience with LED layout planning
- Excellent written and spoken English

Bonus Points If You Have
- Familiarity with UL 48, NEC 600, CE, or ETL standards
- Experience with basic structural calculations

What You’ll Get
- Competitive hourly rate (based on experience)
- 2 weeks paid vacation
- Paid U.S. holidays
- Opportunity to transition into a 1-year contract