Signwriter

Aunix Australia Pty Ltd, trading as Print Shop NSW, is a printing and signage business based in Guildford, NSW. We produce signage, large-format print, vehicle graphics, banners and branded products for businesses and individual customers across Sydney. Demand for our signage and vehicle graphics work keeps growing, so we're looking for an experienced Signwriter to join our production team.

The role involves taking signage jobs from the client brief all the way through to production, finishing and installation. This includes interpreting artwork and specifications, preparing layouts, running our sign-making and print equipment, fabricating signs, and applying vinyl graphics and wraps.

Key responsibilities:

• Confer with clients and the team to interpret briefs, artwork, sketches, specifications and written instructions, and determine sign layout, sizing and materials.
• Design, prepare and produce signs and graphics using computer design software and sign-making equipment.
• Measure and calculate dimensions, lettering sizes and layouts for accurate production.
• Print, plot, cut, weed, laminate and trim signage materials.
• Fabricate and finish signage for shopfronts, buildings, commercial displays and other applications, including dimensional and custom signs.
• Prepare surfaces, then apply vinyl lettering, decals and graphics to substrates including metal, glass, plastic, timber and composite panels.
• Carry out partial and full vehicle wraps and vehicle graphics.
• Install signage and graphics on site at client premises and vehicles.
• Produce specialty signage such as hand-finished, painted or decorative work where required.
• Inspect completed work for accuracy, quality and compliance with approved artwork.
• Maintain sign-making tools and equipment, and follow workplace health and safety procedures.

About you:

• Certificate III in Signs and Graphics (or a relevant equivalent trade qualification) with on-the-job training, OR a Certificate IV in a relevant field, OR at least three years of experience working as a Signwriter.
• Demonstrated experience in commercial signwriting, sign making or signage production.
• Proven experience with vinyl preparation, cutting and application, including vehicle graphics and wrapping.
• Experience using computer-based design and sign production equipment (e.g. vinyl cutters, large-format printers, laminators, laser cutter, CNC machine).
• Practical knowledge of signage materials, substrates, surface preparation and finishing techniques.
• Ability to read artwork, measurements and specifications accurately.
• Strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and in a team to production deadlines.
• Driver's licence.
• White Card and working-at-heights ticket, or willingness to obtain them.
• Experience with sign design software such as Adobe Illustrator, Coreldraw or FlexiSIGN.

What we offer:

• Varied, hands-on work across signage, vehicle graphics and print projects.
• A supportive, professional production team.
• Experience with a wide range of materials, equipment and applications.