Esme Walker
Guildford,England
Summary
Accomplished sign writer with Lintott Signs, specializing in traditional hand-painted techniques. Renowned for precision lettering and creative problem-solving, I deliver custom signage that aligns with client branding. My strong communication skills ensure seamless collaboration, resulting in high-quality craftsmanship and client satisfaction.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Self employed sign writer
Lintott Signs
Guildford , Surrey
06.2022 - Current
- Created custom signage designs using traditional tools for various clients.
- Prepared surfaces and applied paint for high-quality finishes on signs.
- Collaborated with clients to understand their branding and design preferences.
- Executed hand-painted signage using traditional techniques, including gold leaf transfer and loose leaf
- Trained under traditional/old school sign writers, applying heritage methods with modern design needs
- Designed custom signage tailored to client branding, logos, and specifications
- Accurately interpreted and reproduced client logos by hand
- Produced end to end signage, from concept and design through to final fabrication and installation
- Demonstrated high level brush control across lettering styles, line work, and detailed finishes
- Created honours boards and formal lettering requiring precision, spacing, and consistency
- Developed original, creative concepts while balancing client direction and practical constraints
- Maintained strong client communication, ensuring expectations, revisions, and outcomes aligned
- Managed self employed workflow, including quoting, scheduling, and project delivery
- Collaborated effectively with clients and other trades, contributing as a reliable team member on projects
- Adapted techniques across different materials (e.g. timber, metal, glass)
- Mixed paints and finishes to achieve colour accuracy, durability and visual impact
- Maintained attention to detail in layout, spacing and composition for large-scale and close up work
- Basic digital design including procreate
Education
Traditional Sign Writing
Lintott Signs
06.2022 - 04.2026
Sign Writing
Whittaker Signs
04.2025 - 04.2026
Skills
- Traditional hand-painted sign writing
- Advanced brush control and precision lettering
- Gold leaf application and gilding techniques
- Custom sign design and layout
- Logo replication and brand interpretation
- Honours board lettering with high accuracy and consistency
- Surface preparation and finishing for paint durability
- Colour matching and paint mixing
- Strong understanding of typography, spacing, and composition
- Ability to work across various materials (timber, glass, metal)
- Creative problem-solving and concept development
- Client communication and requirement interpretation
- Project management and self-employed workflow
- Collaboration and teamwork on creative projects
- Attention to detail and a love for high-quality craftsmanship
Timeline
Sign Writing
Whittaker Signs
04.2025 - 04.2026
Self employed sign writer
Lintott Signs
06.2022 - Current
Traditional Sign Writing
Lintott Signs
06.2022 - 04.2026