Graphic Design Pre-Press and Print Production Specialist

FASTSIGNS #62001•San Jose, CA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a candidate who possesses the maturity, passion, and energy to collaborate with others on the team. We need someone who can see beyond what is presented and design something that excites and inspires but can appreciate there is also a place for simple, clean, and eye-catching. This is a full time (40 hours per week) in-office position. As a Graphic Design Pre-Press Specialist, your primary responsibilities will be to prepare layouts and digital proofs for client projects, and to create production files for output on a variety of specialized equipment. You will work closely with our sales team to provide effective visual solutions based on customer needs, and will collaborate with our fabrication team to plan output. The ideal candidate is methodical, efficient and has an eye for good design. They thrive in a collaborative atmosphere, are energized by a fast-paced, deadline driven environment, and have a strong interest in learning more about the custom signage industry. This is a Hybrid Position. You will be responsible for producing final products. Banners, yard signs, vinyl graphics, window graphics. You will receive hands on training if no prior sign production experience. Do you enjoy working with people? Do you enjoy helping people solve problems by offering advice and consultation? Are you looking for a job that offers constant learning, skills growth and a career path? If so, we are looking for employees just like you in the ever-changing Sign Industry. Apply today!

Requirements

2-3 years of graphic design and/or pre-press experience
High School diploma or equivalent
Advanced in Adobe Illustrator (Required)
Ability to independently track and prioritize simultaneous projects
Sit and view a computer screen for long periods (6 hours or more)
Ability to work under pressure to output high volume, high-quality work
Very strong communication and interpersonal skills
Able to effectively and efficiently organize, prioritize, and manage client files
Able to lift 25 or more pounds
Must have the flexibility to lean over a waist-high table and use back-forth hand motions to produce graphics

Nice To Haves

Prior sign production experience

Responsibilities

Prepare layouts and digital proofs for client projects.
Create production files for output on a variety of specialized equipment.
Work closely with our sales team to provide effective visual solutions based on customer needs.
Collaborate with our fabrication team to plan output.
Work fluently and precisely in Adobe Illustrator to create all digital files necessary for conceptualizing, proofing and fabricating a project, which may include scale mockups, permit drawings, construction submittmits, color tests, specialized print and cut files or logo/graphic recreation.
Assist sales team during the quoting process by evaluating customer files and creating mockups.
Work from a wide range of starting points, including previous projects, written descriptions, mockups, sketches, and reference photos to generate polished, effective layouts that answer the customer's visual communication goals.
Create or adjust layouts to follow precise guidelines such as customer brand standards, existing sign programs, ADA regulations and building code requirements.
Prepare accurate production files for optimized output based on machine requirements and limitations.
Work fluently with various file formats provided by the customer, font files and stock photos.
Follow naming, organizational and archiving standards to ensure that digital assets for all in-house and client projects are stored correctly in Google Drive.
Balance creativity with efficiency.
Produce final products such as Banners, yard signs, vinyl graphics, window graphics.
Occasionally assist walk-in customers (order pickups, general inquiries).