Graphic Designer / Sign Production Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Paid time off

FASTSIGNS #69301 is hiring for a Sign Production Specialist & Installer / Graphic Designer to join our team!

A Successful FASTSIGNS Sign Production Specialist & Installer / Graphic Designer Will:

• Be the initial contact with current as well as prospective customers in our FASTSIGNS Center
• Learn to prepare estimates, implement work orders and ensure timely delivery of finished orders
• Work with customers in numerous ways such as email, telephone, in-person and at their place of business
• Create computer-generated full-color graphics and/or vinyl output that can be printed and mounted to a substrate or weeded, cut and applied
• Complete or modify designs from customer drawings, files, or exact output of customer-provided design for output to media
• Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, select style and size of type, and arrange layout based upon available space, aesthetic design, and production requirements.
• Inspect jobs for accuracy before sending them to output. Ensure correct material is used for each job and output device settings are accurate
• Maintain customer logo library; convert graphic files
• Follow a layout to place computer-cut vinyl or full-color graphic image(s) on a predetermined substrate or medium
• Prepare substrates for vinyl application to include cutting, painting, laminating, cleaning, etc
• Weed excess vinyl from computer-cut images. Weeding techniques vary with size, type of vinyl, and complexity of images
• Operate and maintain printer(s)
• Perform quality assurance measures pre- and post-production by accurately reading and interpreting a Work Order and then proofing for errors or unacceptable standards
• Perform finishing operations such as laminating and/or mounting of printed pieces

Ideal Qualifications Include:

• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator
• 2-3 years of retail or counter sales experience preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Outgoing, responsive, eager to learn and has the ability to build relationships
• Great listening and organization skills
• Ability to work under pressure to output high volume, high-quality work
• 1-2 years of graphic design experience
• Ability to prioritize jobs, multi-task, and work autonomously
• Determine the best output method based on the customers needs
• Ability to work under pressure to output high volume, high-quality work
• Clean driving record
• 18 years of age or older
• Proficiently uses hand and power tools
• Experience installing a variety of signs and graphics preferred but not required

Do you enjoy working with people? Do you enjoy helping people solve problems by offering advice and consultation? Are you looking for a job that offers constant learning, skills growth and a career path? If so, we are looking for employees just like you in the ever-changing Sign Industry. Apply today!