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L&L Metal Fabrication is looking for a creative, technically skilled Graphic Designer / CNC Designer to join our team in Tontitown, Arkansas.
This is not a traditional marketing or social media design position.
You’ll work directly with our fabrication team to turn customer ideas, logos, signage concepts, and custom designs into accurate, production-ready artwork for products made from metal.
The primary focus of this position is design, but this is not a desk-only role. The person hired will also be trained to safely set up and operate our CNC equipment and will be expected to operate the machines as needed to support production.
If you enjoy seeing your work go from an idea on the computer screen to a finished product you can actually see and touch, this position offers the opportunity to combine creativity, technology, and hands-on manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
Create and modify artwork for custom metal signs, logos, lettering, decorative pieces, and fabricated products
Develop clean, accurate, production-ready vector files and CAD drawings
Convert customer logos, sketches, images, and concepts into designs suitable for fabrication
Prepare artwork and files for CNC manufacturing processes, including waterjet, plasma cutting, and laser engraving
Create layouts, renderings, and design concepts for customer approval and production
Work closely with project managers and fabrication personnel to ensure designs are visually strong, accurate, and manufacturable
Review dimensions, materials, tolerances, mounting requirements, and other production details before releasing designs
Make revisions based on customer feedback and production requirements
Learn to set up and operate L&L's CNC equipment used to produce the designs you create
Operate CNC equipment as needed to support production
Perform basic machine setup, material loading/unloading, and routine operator maintenance after training
Follow all established safety, quality, and equipment operating procedures
Manage multiple projects while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines
Help improve design standards, file organization, and production workflows
Work Environment
This is a full-time, on-site position at our metal fabrication facility in Tontitown, Arkansas.
The position combines computer-based design work with hands-on work in an active manufacturing environment. While design will be the primary responsibility, the employee will also spend time in the shop learning and operating CNC equipment.
Requirements
Qualifications
The strongest candidate will combine creative design ability with technical aptitude and an interest in hands-on manufacturing.
Prior professional experience in graphic design
Strong experience creating and modifying vector artwork, logos, signage, or similar production-oriented designs
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, or comparable professional vector design software
Strong understanding of vector artwork and production-ready file preparation, including common raster and vector file formats such as PNG, JPG, SVG, PDF, AI, and EPS
Ability to take a rough idea, sketch, logo, or customer-provided artwork and turn it into a clean, polished, manufacturable design
SolidWorks or comparable CAD experience is highly desirable
Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn CNC equipment and manufacturing processes
Willingness to work hands-on in the shop and operate CNC machinery as part of the position
Comfortable receiving feedback, making revisions, and collaborating with project managers, customers, and production/fabrication teams
Organized and able to manage multiple projects at different stages
Ability to work full-time on-site
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the position, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, handling materials, and lifting/carrying materials as required, with or without reasonable accommodation
CNC & Fabrication Experience
Previous experience with CNC cutting, signage, metal fabrication, laser cutting, waterjet, plasma, or similar manufacturing processes is a plus, but it is not required.
We are looking for someone who wants to understand the entire process—from creating a design on the computer to producing the finished part on the shop floor.
Experience taking designs from initial concept through approval and production is a plus.
Education
A degree, certificate, or formal training in Graphic Design, Industrial Design, CAD/Drafting, or a related field is preferred but not required.
Relevant professional experience may substitute for formal education.
Benefits
Competitive salary of 50,000-65,000 USD/year
Health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance available after 60 days
Company pays 50% of employee health insurance premium
Retirement plan with company match
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Annual performance reviews
Opportunities to expand your skills in CAD, CNC production, signage, and custom metal fabrication
To Apply
Please submit your resume and a portfolio or examples of your work.
Your portfolio may include graphic design, logos, signage, vector artwork, CAD drawings, CNC designs, product designs, or other work that demonstrates your design ability.
We are especially interested in seeing projects that show how you took an initial concept and developed it into a finished design.
About L&L Metal Fabrication
L&L Metal Fabrication specializes in high-quality custom metal fabrication for commercial, architectural, industrial, and specialty applications.
Our work combines craftsmanship, technology, creativity, and problem-solving. In this position, you won't just create designs—you'll have the opportunity to see those designs become finished products.
If you're a strong designer who enjoys technical challenges, is willing to learn CNC equipment, and wants to create work that gets built in the real world, we'd like to hear from you.
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