Graphic Designer / Production Specialist

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAre you highly motivated, detail-oriented, and creative? Are you up for a challenge, eager to learn, and looking to join an established and fast-growing company? If so, we’re looking for talented and inspired candidates who are focused on teamwork, task completion, and customer satisfaction. If you are looking for a rewarding career, not just another job, then come join our team as a Graphic Designer / Production Specialist! As a Graphic Designer / Production Specialist, you will have a dual role working in the computer room and production room. In the computer room, you will be responsible for creating computer-generated vinyl and/or full-color graphics output that can be weeded, cut, and applied or printed and mounted to a substrate. In the production room, you will be responsible for all aspects of the physical construction and assembling of signs from computer cut vinyl and wide format full-color printouts, which includes proofreading and conducting quality assurance to ensure the accuracy of signs. The ideal candidate is a creative, self-motivated team player who can work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and who is determined to make every project his or her absolute best.RESPONSIBILITIES Works with co-workers and customers with file transfers, FTP access, photo library options, online proofs, etc.Inspects jobs for accuracy before sending them to the plotter or printerProvides proofs to customers (10-30 per day)Maintains accurate file storage on server by following a preset folder architectureFollows a layout to place computer-generated vinyl or full-color graphic images on a pre-determined substrate or mediumPrepares substrates for applicationPerforms finishing operations such as laminating, encapsulating, and/or mounting of printed piecesInstalls signs when necessaryPerforms other duties as needed, such as answering the phone, helping at the front counter, consulting with customers, etc.QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or GED required; advanced education degree preferredExperience as a graphic designer, sign-related computer operator, or in desktop publishing required, including an advanced level of experience using Adobe applicationsStrong Apple iMac and PCskills and internet, Adobe Illustrator software, and sign production software skillsStrong verbal and written communication skillsBasic math skills (adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers and fractions and converting fractions to decimals and vice versa)Able to work well under pressure to output high volume, high-quality workAble to stand for long periods of timeAble to lift 50 or more poundsMust have the flexibility to lean over a waist-high table and use back forth hand motions to apply vinyl letters and graphics to a substrateAble to use light power equipment