Sign Painter (Signs)
ひょうだいしょし（かんばん）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that creates, finishes, and installs letters and designs on signs using materials such as metal, wood, and acrylic through hand-painting or printing processes.
Description
Sign painters (signs) are professionals who produce signs for display in stores, offices, and outdoor advertisements. They use materials like metal, wood, and acrylic, performing cutting, shaping, priming, painting, and printing according to designs. They also handle hand-painting of letters, silkscreen printing, inkjet printing, and processing with cutting plotters. Additionally, they undertake on-site installation, maintenance, and repairs, requiring material selection and construction techniques that consider weather resistance and visibility.
Future Outlook
With the spread of digital signage and LED signs, demand for traditional hand-painted signs is shrinking, but the market for analog signs, custom designs, and high-value-added signs using composite materials remains strong. By incorporating digital technology fusion and increasing demand for multilingual signs, steady demand is expected in the future.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Freelance / Outdoor Site Work / Subcontracting / Team Work / Workshop Employment
Career Path
Apprentice → Craftsman (Junior Sign Craftsman) → Senior Sign Craftsman → Chief Sign Technician → Independent Sign Artist / Sign Company Owner
Required Skills
Cutting Plotter Operation / Design Software (Adobe) / Material Processing / On-Site Installation Techniques / Painting and Coloring Techniques / Printing Machine Operation
Recommended Skills
3D Modeling / High-Place Work Vehicle Driving Skills Training / Safety and Health Management / Typography
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High precision is required for the positioning of fine letters and designs. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is required for design and layout proposals. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Required due to frequent handling of heavy materials and work at heights. |
Related Qualifications
- Architectural Finishing Construction Management Technician Certification
- National Skills Test: Painting Work
Aliases
- Sign Maker
- サインペインター
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