Signmakers design, make and fit signs for commercial and non-commercial use.
£16,000 Starter
to£25,000 Experienced
42 to 44 a week
evenings / weekends
You can get into this job through:
You could do a college course, which would teach you some of the skills and knowledge you need in this job. Relevant subjects include the Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Signmaking.
You'll usually need:
You may be able to start by doing an intermediate apprenticeship in signmaking.
This will usually take 1 year to complete. You'll do on-the-job training and spend time with a college or training provider.
You'll usually need:
You can apply for jobs directly. It may be useful to have GCSEs, A levels or equivalent qualifications in subjects like design and technology or art and design. English, maths and ICT might also be helpful.
It will also be useful if you have experience or qualifications in CNC machining, printing or reprographics.
You could join the British Sign & Graphics Association for professional recognition and to make industry contacts.
You'll need:
You'll need to:
Your day-to-day duties could include:
You could work at a client's business, in a workshop or in a creative studio.
Your working environment may be at height, outdoors some of the time, noisy, physically demanding and dusty.