Graphic Art Technician

Peckham, Inc.•Battle Creek, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

SUMMARY The Graphic Art Technician will utilize multiple software applications to provide products including flyers, pamphlets, signs, posters, certificates, and many others that are both visually pleasing and meet the customer's needs. The successful candidate will have a customer service orientation with a strong knowledge of several key aspects of graphic art design and layout. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide graphic art products and services as follows: Proposal/Concept Development Programs (one page or multiple pages) Charts (large and small) Flyers, Covers, Brochures, Publications Pamphlets (Trifolds, custom sizes) Stationery (envelopes, letterhead, contact cards, etc.) Signs/Posters (various sizes/shapes/colors) Technical Illustrations (includes print design and photo illustration/correction) CDROM/DVD artwork and vendor usable electronic files Displays/Exhibits (customized to fit customers' needs/applications) Banners/Logo design (both design and manufacture) Nameplates/Name Badges for Events Certificates/Plaques/Awards (local awards-acrylics/wooden plaques/photos) Matting/Framing Scanning and Incorporation of photos and customer images to be used in final products. Design and Lay-out of advertisements etc. for use in a variety of publications/jobs that may be used for final production by outside vendors. The ability to work closely with DAPS to meet requirements on jobs that need to be sent to DAPS for final production for customers. The Illustrator will work closely with various customers to ensure that the final products and services are satisfactory. This may include and is not limited to meeting with customers to discuss projects, provide solutions based on sound graphic/visual techniques and customer requirements. Accept other jobs/duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
At least 18 years of age
U.S. Citizen
Ability to pass a thorough background check screening (credit and criminal history) to determine fitness for a federal security clearance.
Proficient in the English language (written and verbal)
Must be proficient in the use of the following software-Corel Draw, Adobe Products such as-Adobe Acrobat DC, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator CS, Adobe Creative Suite, other products such as Microsoft Office/Power Point/Excel/Outlook/Publisher and Word.
Demonstrated customer service and team interaction skills are required.
Exceptional listening skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize assignments.
Ability to gather information to determine needs; apply problem solving skills and resolve the inquiry/request effectively.

Nice To Haves

Some college education
Recommend at least five (5) year's related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in the field with an emphasis on customer service.

Responsibilities

Provide graphic art products and services as follows: Proposal/Concept Development Programs (one page or multiple pages)
Charts (large and small)
Flyers, Covers, Brochures, Publications
Pamphlets (Trifolds, custom sizes)
Stationery (envelopes, letterhead, contact cards, etc.)
Signs/Posters (various sizes/shapes/colors)
Technical Illustrations (includes print design and photo illustration/correction)
CDROM/DVD artwork and vendor usable electronic files
Displays/Exhibits (customized to fit customers' needs/applications)
Banners/Logo design (both design and manufacture)
Nameplates/Name Badges for Events
Certificates/Plaques/Awards (local awards-acrylics/wooden plaques/photos)
Matting/Framing
Scanning and Incorporation of photos and customer images to be used in final products.
Design and Lay-out of advertisements etc. for use in a variety of publications/jobs that may be used for final production by outside vendors.
The ability to work closely with DAPS to meet requirements on jobs that need to be sent to DAPS for final production for customers.
The Illustrator will work closely with various customers to ensure that the final products and services are satisfactory. This may include and is not limited to meeting with customers to discuss projects, provide solutions based on sound graphic/visual techniques and customer requirements.
Accept other jobs/duties as assigned.