ABOUT US
We're a tight-knit team of forward-thinking, award-winning signage experts. We value both technological expertise and good old-fashioned craftsmanship and it is these values that drive our team. Sign it Signs was started in Queenstown in 1982, before being bought by existing owners Reece McChlery and his wife Sally, who rebranded the company and modernised it with new technology.
The past five years have seen rapid growth at Sign It Signs and this trend looks set to continue with continual investment and development. We now have six staff and are the largest, well-equipped sign shop in the area. We look forward to sharing our signage expertise with you.
Philosophy
We believe in a relaxed, happy work place and as a result we have a well established team of long-term staff members. We strongly believe that this stability has played an important part in the success we enjoy today. You as our client will be the first to benefit from a team that knows you and your product, and genuinely takes your interests to heart.
Whether your project is big or small, simple or complex, we will approach it with the utmost integrity, creativity and value for money in mind.
Our Team
Brendon Wheatley, Manager / Design
In his time at Sign It Brendon has moved up from Head Designer to Manager.
Brendon holds a Diploma in Graphic Design from the Media Design School in Auckland. He has worked in the design industry for over 11 years in a variety of roles, including Production Manager for Colourworx Auckland, and as the Head Artist for Designer Textiles. Brendon has worked with Sign It Signs for the past six years and never tires of creating a brand from conceptualisation to finish.
Reece McChlery, Marketing / Sales / Design
Reece bought Sign It Signs eight years ago and has been instrumental in building the company into the most technologically advanced sign writers in Queenstown. “Every day is interesting – I love seeing success – whether it’s a campaign or excellent results from a new piece of machinery that we’ve invested in”.
Sally McChlery, Head Office / Sales
Mum of four and fluent speaker of Japanese, Sally McChlery holds the ship together. Sally is the first port of call for any invoice-related enquiries.
Suzanne Spencer, Financial Controller
Suzanne has been with the company for the past four years and plays an integral role in the day to day operations of Sign It Signs.
Elliot Emery, Production & Print Manager / Design
Elliot, with over 17 years experience & academic foundations in graphic design, oversees the signage manufacturing process, from all our printing to CHC routing. Elliot has an extensive background in signage production and application, including number of years working in the UK and Europe, and has been with Sign It Signs for the past 6 years.
Mark Grimmer, Tradesman / Sign Manufacturing / Vehicle Application / Installer
With 35 years of sign-writing, Mark is the most experienced sign writer in the region, there isn’t much that Mark Grimmer doesn’t know about the industry. He did his apprenticeship in Brisbane Australia and is proficient in the art of gold leafing, brush stroke & air brushing. He is now considered an expert master craftsman.
Careers
If you are interested in working for us, we are looking for long term commitment. In return, the right person will be remunerated well, according to their ability and experience.
Other rewards include an annual ski pass after one year full-time service and, after two years full-time service, we give you an annual ski pass and an annual golf pass.
If you are interested in a future at Sign it Signs we'd like to talk to you – please feel free to send us your application.
Sponsorship
Sign it Signs strongly believes in working with the community and, as a result, we try to give a little to every worthy cause that approaches us. Sponsorship is our way of giving back. We focus on child-based charities a d give around $30,000 to such causes every year.
If you belong to a Queenstown-based charitable organisation and feel you would benefit from some form of signage, please feel free to contact us to discuss your needs and make an application.
