Seattle is a city of neighborhoods, and every block has its own character. A sign that works in Pioneer Square may look out of place in Fremont. We design signs that fit the street you are on, stand out to the people walking or driving past, and say clearly who you are.

For over 30 years, Northwest Sign & Design has built signs for Seattle restaurants, clinics, coworking spaces, churches, hospitals and retailers. Our in-house team handles design, permitting support, fabrication and installation, so you have one partner from first sketch to final inspection.

Signs we build for Seattle businesses

  • Blade and projecting signs for walkable neighborhoods
  • Storefront wall signs and channel letters, including halo-lit and face-lit letters
  • Neon and LED neon for bars, restaurants and retail
  • Building and monument signs for offices, medical centers and churches
  • Interior, lobby and wayfinding signs
  • Sign refaces, repairs and LED upgrades

Why Seattle businesses choose us

  • Design that fits the neighborhood. We consider the building, the street and the people passing by, not just your logo.
  • Help with the process. City sign rules, landlord approvals and historic district reviews can add steps. We help you plan for them early.
  • Built in-house. Fabrication happens in our own shop, which means tighter quality control and fewer handoffs.
  • Experienced install crews. Tight sidewalks, busy streets and tall buildings are part of everyday work for us.

How it works

  1. Consultation. Tell us about your space, your customers and your goals.
  2. Design. We create concepts and refine them with you.
  3. Approvals and permits. We help prepare what the city and your landlord need.
  4. Fabrication. Your sign is built in our shop.
  5. Installation and service. Our crew installs it and stays available for service.

Common questions

Do I need a permit for a sign in Seattle?

Most exterior signs do, and some neighborhoods have extra design review. We look at the requirements for your address as part of every project.

My landlord has sign criteria. Can you work with that?

Yes. We design within landlord sign criteria all the time and can prepare drawings for their approval.

Do you install on upper floors or tall buildings?

Yes. Tell us about your building during the consultation and we will plan the right equipment and approach.

Other areas we serve

We serve all of Washington State, from the Puget Sound to Eastern Washington.

Monroe | Everett & Snohomish County | Bellevue & Eastside | Skagit County

Let's talk about your Seattle sign

Call (425) 844-6415 or request a free consultation online.

Our work in Seattle

Illuminated sign for Phinney Ridge Dental in SeattleWall sign for Hing Hay Coworks in Seattle's Chinatown-International DistrictWall sign for Belltown Spine and Wellness in SeattleIlluminated sign for Harborview Medical Center in Seattle

Phinney Ridge Dental, Hing Hay Coworks, Belltown Spine & Wellness and Harborview Medical Center.