Summary
Long-standing studio delivering premium graphic design, fine-art photographic printing and signage production. Known for precision, fast turnaround and dependable installation.
Location Details
Positioned in a well-established commercial precinct on Sydney’s Lower North Shore with excellent access to transport, major health/education hubs and corporate clients.
Potential
• Expand corporate signage programs and multi-site rollouts
• Grow fine-art and archival printing with premium framing and delivery services
• Introduce online ordering, CRM-driven campaigns and targeted digital marketing
• Build retainer packages for design and content to increase recurring revenue
Skills
Ideal for an owner-operator or allied industry buyer with experience in print, signage, design or project delivery. Strong client care, quality control and scheduling skills will support continued growth.
Hours
Monday - Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm
Lease
New commercial lease available by negotiation with the landlord.
Employees
Efficient structure led by the owner, supported by senior design/retouch capability, professional installation and reliable finance/admin support.
Reason for Sale
Owner transitioning to retirement and willing to assist part-time for a smooth handover.
About the Business
Established Graphic Design, Photographic & Signage Studio | Lower North Shore Sydney | Leasehold/Freehold Option
Investment level: Contact Agent
Type: Business
Industry: Printing, Signage & Graphic Services
Location: Sydney – Lower North Shore, NSW
This long-standing studio is a trusted production partner to corporates, institutions and creative professionals across the Lower North Shore. It combines three complementary pillars—graphic design, fine-art photographic printing and large-format signage—to deliver a seamless concept-to-installation service. The brand is recognised for precision, quick turnaround and dependable on-site delivery, supported by a refined workflow and an extensive client database.
Operations are streamlined and buyer-friendly. A capable team covers design, retouching, production and installation, with quality control led by the owner. The premises sit within an established commercial precinct with excellent access. A new commercial lease can be offered by negotiation, or buyers may discuss acquiring the freehold with the vendor. The owner is transitioning to retirement and is willing to assist part-time to ensure a smooth handover. Financials and the Information Memorandum are available upon signing a Confidentiality Agreement.
• Reputation & Tenure: ~50 years of brand equity and repeat business
• Client Base: 2,000+ records across corporate, government, education, media and creative sectors, with strong referrals and low churn
• Capabilities: Large-format signage and installation, window frosting, wall murals, vehicle graphics, archival and fine-art photographic printing, minilab work, film processing and scanning, graphic design
• Assets Included: Brand and goodwill, client database and job history (subject to privacy laws), plant and equipment, IT and workstations — turnkey, walk-in production platform
• Growth Avenues: Corporate programs and multi-site rollouts, premium framing and delivery, online ordering and CRM campaigns, retainer-based design and content
• Premises: New lease by negotiation with secure parking, or discuss freehold acquisition separately
• Process: IM and financial statements released to qualified parties under Confidentiality Agreement; inspections by appointment
History
Established in the late 1970s, the studio began as a specialist photographic printer servicing professional creatives on the Lower North Shore. Over the decades it has expanded into large-format signage, installations and end-to-end graphic services, building a loyal client base through craftsmanship, consistency and word-of-mouth referrals.
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