Graphic Designer/Sign Production Specialist

FASTSIGNS•Chicago, IL

8d•$21 - $28

About The Position

FASTSIGNS of Chicago - Ohio Street is hiring for a Full-time Graphic Designer/Sign Production Specialist to join our team! At FASTSIGNS, every day is unique and presents exciting opportunities, including new ways to use your talent and grow your skills. We have a large network of independently owned locations - both locally and internationally - who offer competitive pay and ongoing training opportunities. Are you ready to plan for your future? Discover your next career. Make your statement. Learn more by exploring the positions offered by FASTSIGNS centers. This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to FASTSIGNS Corporate.

Requirements

1-3 years of graphic design experience
High School diploma or equivalent
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator
Experience in operating printers or the ability to learn.
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

Nice To Haves

Sign Industry experience a plus!

Responsibilities

Create and produce computer-generated full-color graphics and output vinyl that can be weeded, cut, and applied, or printed and mounted to various products from cars to substrates to buildings.
Complete or modify designs from customer drawings, files, or the 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 that the correct material is used for each job, and output device settings are accurate
Maintain customer logo library; convert graphic files
Prepare substrates for vinyl application to include cutting, painting, laminating, cleaning, etc
Weed excess vinyl from computer-cut images.
Trained to operate printers.
Interact with customers to ensure complete satisfaction with the final product.