Signwriter | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Signwriters produce signs by hand and with machines for display on shops, businesses and company vehicles.

  • Write to customers in their terms and on their level so that the advertiser's sales message is more readily received.  
  • Discuss with the client the product, advertising themes and methods, and any changes that should be made in advertising copy.  
  • Write advertising copy for use by publication, broadcast, or internet media to promote the sale of goods and
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Signwriters typically work around 42 to 44 hours per week.

As a Signwriter you will typically work evenings / weekends.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
  • Artistic — Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns.
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    * from ONETonline
    Average salary
    37,585 GBP *
    per year
    18,000 GBP
    25,000 GBP
    Starting
    5+ Experience
    * data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
    Average salary for Signwriter

    Big gender gap
    • 41,279 GBP
    • 31,048 GBP
    Average salary for part-time Signwriter
    Average salary for full-time Signwriter

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    • 13,081 GBP
    • 11,320 GBP
    • 37,585 GBP
    • 31,048 GBP
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    Salary over time for Signwriter

    Salary for this role has increased over time
    • 35,611 GBP
    • 33,492 GBP
    • 33,900 GBP
    • 34,433 GBP
    • 37,224 GBP
    • 36,978 GBP
    • 37,585 GBP
    • 40,162 GBP
    • 39,673 GBP
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    Future outlook for Signwriters

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    Balanced outlook
    71 000+ jobs available
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    Balanced outlook
    1% yearly wage growth (on average)

    Signwriter - Your future job?


    Which qualifications do I need?

    Find out what you need to know in order to become a Signwriter and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

    In terms of people already doing this job:

    • 71% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
    • 16% of people in this role have a certificate of higher education or equivalent but no degree
    • 10% of people in this role have a Diploma of Higher Education or equivalent

    You could do an A level in art and design or graphic design, which would teach you some of the skills and knowledge you need in this job.


    Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Signwriter

    Graphic Design

    What soft skills do I need?

    Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Signwriter.
    Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
    Writing Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
    Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
    Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
    Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

    What technical skills do I need?

    Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Signwriter. Check that you know:
    1
    Desktop publishing software Adobe Systems Adobe InDesign
    2
    Graphics or photo imaging software Adobe Systems Adobe Creative Cloud
    3
    Video creation and editing software Adobe Systems Adobe AfterEffects
    4
    Web page creation and editing software Adobe Systems Adobe Dreamweaver; Facebook
    5
    Web platform development software Drupal
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    Graphic Design

    Things to highlight for your Signwriter interview

    Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Innovation Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

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