Graphic Designer
About The Position
FASTSIGNS #178401 is hiring a full-time Graphic Designer. The role creates and prepares full-color graphics and vinyl output for printing, mounting, cutting, and application. The designer works from customer drawings and files, produces or modifies designs to meet requested output, and makes layout and typography decisions based on available space, aesthetics, and production needs. The position also involves quality checks, selecting appropriate materials and printer settings, maintaining a customer logo library, converting graphic files, operating and maintaining printers, and finishing printed pieces through laminating, cutting, or mounting. Sign and graphics installation experience is preferred but not required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator.
- Ability to prioritize jobs, multitask, and work autonomously.
- Ability to determine the best output method based on customer needs.
- Ability to sit and view a computer screen for long periods of four hours or more.
- Ability to work under pressure while producing high-volume, high-quality work.
- Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and measuring tapes.
- Applicants must include a resume and a link to an online portfolio to be considered.
Nice To Haves
- One to two years of graphic design experience.
- Experience installing a variety of signs and graphics.
Responsibilities
- Create computer-generated full-color graphics and vinyl output for printing, mounting, cutting, and application.
- Complete or modify designs using customer drawings, files, or customer-provided designs prepared for output.
- Determine the size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, select type style and size, and arrange layouts based on available space, aesthetic design, and production requirements.
- Inspect jobs for accuracy before sending them to output; ensure the correct material and output-device settings are used.
- Maintain the customer logo library and convert graphic files.
- Operate and maintain printers.
- Perform finishing operations such as laminating, cutting, and mounting printed pieces.
Benefits
- Competitive salary/pay.
- Performance-based bonus.
- Paid time off, including vacation and holidays.
- Ongoing training opportunities.
- Opportunity for advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
