Graphic Designer & Production Specialist

Graphic Designer & Production Specialist

Position Summary: The Graphic Designer & Production Specialist is responsible for designing, preparing, producing, and finishing high-quality large-format graphics for a wide variety of customer applications, including vehicle wraps, signs, banners, wall graphics, and trade show displays. This role combines graphic design, customer communication, prepress file preparation, and hands-on production. The ideal candidate is creative, detail-oriented, customer-focused, and comfortable operating large-format printing and finishing equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create custom graphic designs for vehicle wraps, fleet graphics, signs, banners, wall murals, and other large-format applications.
• Work directly with customers to understand project goals and provide creative solutions.
• Prepare and present proofs for customer approval.
• Make revisions and modifications based on customer feedback.
• Ensure designs meet branding guidelines and production requirements.
• Assist sales staff with artwork concepts and production recommendations.

Prepress & File Preparation:

• Inspect customer-supplied artwork for print readiness.
• Prepare production-ready files for large-format printing and cutting.
• Perform preflight checks to ensure color accuracy, sizing, resolution, and proper bleed requirements.
• Organize and maintain digital job files and production records.
• Troubleshoot artwork and file issues before production.

Production & Finishing:

• Operate and maintain large-format printers, plotters, laminators, and cutters.
• Print, laminate, weed, trim, mount, and finish graphics to customer specifications.
• Monitor print quality and make necessary adjustments.
• Inspect completed products for quality, accuracy, and consistency.
• Package and prepare completed jobs for installation, delivery, or shipping.

Equipment & Studio Operations (10%):

• Perform routine equipment maintenance and cleaning.
• Monitor inventory levels of media, ink, laminates, and production supplies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production environment.
• Assist with receiving and organizing incoming materials and deliveries.

Qualifications Required Skills:

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Strong understanding of large-format printing and production workflows.
• Experience creating vehicle wrap and fleet graphics.
• Knowledge of prepress file preparation and print production standards.
• Ability to operate or learn large-format printers, cutters, laminators, and finishing equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the sign, graphics, printing, or vehicle wrap industry.
• Familiarity with RIP software and color management workflows.
• Experience with vinyl application or graphic installation.
• Knowledge of CoreBridge or similar shop management software.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to work in a production environment with printing and finishing equipment.

Working at SpeedPro and in the large-format printing industry, gives you a chance to be creative. You will be hands-on, in the field, solving problems and meeting clients to make custom solutions every day. As a national brand, specializing in a variety of printed products, SpeedPro takes great pride in partnering with our long-term, satisfied clients. Our goal is to be considered an extension of each client's marketing team, and we collaborate with partners to determine the right solution for you and your business's end customer.

At SpeedPro, we value the relationship between our clients and their customers and deliver quality work on time, every time. With a nationwide network of more than 130 studios, the same standard for excellence in printing, timeliness, and customer service is guaranteed. This is why we have an exceptional net promoter score with our clients of 96.

Working at an independently owned and operated SpeedPro studio sets you up for a bright future. Studio employees experience a fast-paced work environment with new challenges and rewarding opportunities every day. If you are looking for a monotonous desk job, this is not the right job for you.