Graphic Designer / Production Specialist

FASTSIGNS #112301 • NC

102d

About The Position

FASTSIGNS #112301 is hiring for a Full-time Graphic Designer to join our team! The successful candidate will be responsible for creating computer-generated full-color graphics and/or vinyl output that can be printed and mounted to a substrate or weeded, cut and applied. This role involves completing or modifying designs from customer drawings, files, or exact output of customer-provided design for output to media. The Graphic Designer will determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, select style and size of type, and arrange layout based upon available space, aesthetic design, and production requirements. Additionally, the designer will inspect jobs for accuracy before sending them to output, ensuring correct material is used for each job and output device settings are accurate. The role also includes maintaining a customer logo library, converting graphic files, and performing quality assurance measures pre- and post-production by accurately reading and interpreting a Work Order and then proofing for errors or unacceptable standards.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of graphic design experience
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator
• Ability to prioritize jobs, multi-task, and work autonomously
• Determine the best output method based on the customer’s needs
• Sit and view a computer screen for long periods (4 hours or more)
• Ability to work under pressure to output high volume, high-quality work

Responsibilities

• Create computer-generated full-color graphics and/or vinyl output that can be printed and mounted to a substrate or weeded, cut and applied
• Complete or modify designs from customer drawings, files, or exact output of customer-provided design for output to media
• Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, select style and size of type, and arrange layout based upon available space, aesthetic design, and production requirements
• Inspect jobs for accuracy before sending them to output
• Ensure correct material is used for each job and output device settings are accurate
• Maintain customer logo library; convert graphic files
• Perform quality assurance measures pre- and post-production by accurately reading and interpreting a Work Order and then proofing for errors or unacceptable standards
• Flexibility to lean over a waist-high table and use back-and-forth hand motion to apply vinyl letters and graphics to a substrate
• Ability to lift 50 or more pounds
• Operate and maintain printer(s)
• Proficiently use hand and power tools

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Vacation and Holiday
• Performance Bonus
• Ongoing Training Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees