Art Room Manager

SAFEWAY SIGN COMPANY•Adelanto, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and organized Art Room Supervisor to lead our design and production support team in a fast-paced sign manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for overseeing artwork preparation, file management, and production workflow for digital printing, lamination, and flatbed cutting processes. The ideal candidate has strong technical knowledge of large-format printing, attention to detail, and proven leadership experience in a manufacturing or print environment.

Requirements

5-7+ years of experience in sign manufacturing, large-format printing, or similar production environment
3+ years of supervisory or leadership experience
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
Proficiency in 3M and Avery Flexi Traffic Edition
Proficiency in Print Factory
Strong knowledge of digital printers, laminators, and flatbed cutting equipment
Experience creating cut paths and preparing files for routing/contour cutting
Understanding of color management and prepress workflows
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines

Nice To Haves

Experience with RIP software (Onyx, Caldera, or similar)
Familiarity with CNC routers or flatbed cutters (Zünd, Kongsberg, or similar)
Knowledge of vinyl cutting, mounting, and installation processes
Familiarity with production scheduling systems or ERP software

Responsibilities

Supervise daily operations of the art department, ensuring efficient workflow and timely job completion
Schedule and batch jobs from interfacing with other departments based on order workflow.
Manage and support a team of graphic designers and production artists
Prepare and review print-ready files for large-format digital printers, laminators, and flatbed cutters
Ensure artwork meets production specifications, including sizing, color accuracy, bleed, and cut paths
Create and verify cut files for flatbed cutting systems (routing, contour cutting, etc.)
Collaborate with production, sales, and installation teams to meet project timelines
Maintain file organization, naming conventions, and version control systems
Troubleshoot artwork and prepress issues to minimize production delays
Implement quality control standards for all printed and cut materials
Train team members on equipment, software, and company processes
Monitor workload distribution and adjust priorities as needed