Graphic Designer
About The Position
The Graphic Design and Production Specialist is responsible for all aspects of sign production which include graphic design, file formatting, printing, production, assembling, finishing and installing signs of all types. In the computer room, this position is 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. This may involve various levels of artistic creativity and will ultimately lead to the complete or modified design from customer drawings, files, or exact output of customer-provided design for output to media. In the production room, this position is responsible for all aspects of the physical construction and assembling of signs from computer cut vinyl and wide format full color printouts. Sign assembly includes preparing substrates and applying vinyl or other media, mounting and/or laminating prints and operating and setting up the laminator for over-laminating, encapsulation, or mounting of digital imaged products according to instructions. Proofreading signs and conducting quality assurance to ensure the accuracy of signs is also a responsibility.
Requirements
- A High school diploma or GED
- Good basic math skills.
- Experience with basic hand tools and light power equipment.
- Good computer skills
- Some experience using Adobe Illustrator is required.
- Able to lift 50 or more pounds.
- Able to work indoors and outside standing for long periods of time.
- Able to distinguish colors.
- Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator.
- A willingness to work outside as needed.
- Able to sit or stand for long periods while viewing a computer screen.
- Able to work under pressure to output high-volume, high-quality work.
- Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and a good driving record is required.
Responsibilities
- Creating computer generated vinyl and/or full color graphics output that can be weeded, cut and applied or printed and mounted to a substrate.
- Designing computer generated vinyl and/or full color graphics output.
- Assembling signs from computer cut vinyl and wide format full color printouts.
- Preparing substrates and applying vinyl or other media.
- Mounting and/or laminating prints.
- Operating and setting up the laminator for over-laminating, encapsulation, or mounting of digital imaged products.
- Proofreading signs.
- Conducting quality assurance to ensure the accuracy of signs.
- Installing signs of all types.
Benefits
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Training & development
- 401(k)
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Work-life balance of regular Monday-Friday business hours, with weekends and holidays off.
- Company paid holidays, paid sick-time and paid vacation
- The opportunity to participate in company profit sharing plan
- Extensive training programs in the industry
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
