Custom Sign Designs – Hundreds of Designs Needed

Project Overview:
I am launching a new website to sell custom-made school and nursery signs printed on rigid plastic. These include classroom signs, playground and safety signs, directional signs, learning area signs, and fun, educational graphics for children. It will pretty much be a copy of this website but our own designs:- upsondowns.co.uk

I need a talented freelance graphic designer to create hundreds of professional, vibrant, and easy-to-read sign designs that are suitable for schools and nurseries. The designs must be clear, child-friendly, and visually engaging while following best practices for visibility and legibility.

What I’m Looking For:
A creative designer experienced in designing signs for educational settings or similar environments.

Ability to create bright, bold, and professional-looking designs suitable for children, teachers, and parents.

Strong understanding of layout, typography, and use of colours that appeal to young children while remaining professional.

All final files must be print-ready PDFs for rigid plastic signs.

Project Details:
Number of designs: Initially 50–100 signs, expanding to hundreds of designs over time.

Types of signs:

Classroom and subject signs

Playground and sports area signs

Safety and information signs

Directional signs (e.g., Reception →, Toilets →)

Educational signs (numbers, letters, shapes, colours)

Welcome boards and themed signs for nurseries and primary schools

Style: Bright, clear, friendly, professional – suitable for children but not overly cartoonish.

File requirements: Final designs supplied as print-ready PDF files (with correct sizes, resolution, and bleed for production). Source files (AI or PSD) must also be supplied for future edits.

Responsibilities:
Create original, high-quality sign designs based on themes and text we provide.

Ensure all fonts and graphics are licensed for commercial use.

Deliver print-ready PDFs for each design in the correct size and format.

Maintain consistency in branding and style across all designs.

Requirements:
Proven experience in graphic design for signage or print products.

Strong portfolio showcasing clear, professional design work (educational or child-friendly projects preferred).

Experience preparing files for large-format printing.

Good communication skills and ability to follow briefs while adding creative value.

Ability to work on multiple designs per week with quick turnaround times.

To Apply, Please Provide:
A short introduction about yourself and your experience.

Examples of previous signage or print design work.

Your rate per design or bulk pricing for multiple designs.

Confirmation that all fonts/graphics used will be licensed for commercial use.

Additional Notes:
This is an ongoing opportunity – we plan to create hundreds of designs over time.

We will supply a list of sign texts, themes, and sizes for each batch of designs.

The successful applicant will need to sign a simple work-for-hire agreement, confirming that all design rights will be transferred to us.