Sales Associate - Must have CS Graphics Experience

Sir Speedy, Prescott, AZ•Prescott, AZ

31d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

A locally owned and nationally recognized Printing, Signage, and Marketing Services company in Prescott Arizona, is looking for an experienced Graphic Designer who enjoys working with a creative team. We have a fast-paced, collaborative, and flexible work environment that empowers our employees to contribute and work independently with a solid team of experienced professionals. We work with a dynamic and interesting client base. With the tools and technologies provided, we focus on putting our energy towards creating a remarkably unparalleled experience for each and every customer. Customer experience is our key focus, meaning we deliver an affordable, high-quality product on time (if not early), and prioritize clear communication within the team and with our clients. You will be working on print output activities associated with the Print business. You will have the opportunity to lend your keen eye to improve quality and creative style. Our Prepress Graphics department works closely with clients and our sales team, providing support with the goal of increasing sales and customer satisfaction. This is not a sit at your desk and work in Illustrator all day type of job. Every day brings new challenges and learning opportunities. We want our entire team to understand and be able to produce the print project, whether it is a banner, booklets, or a T-shirt. We show you how the equipment works and why items are designed to optimize the outcome of the finished product. You will work directly with the client to create a marketing campaign that best suits their business plan and goals.

Requirements

Two years’ education in graphic design, 5 years’ practical experience within the print or sign industry.
Working understanding of the dual platform, applications, such as Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
Knowledge of PDF and PostScript files and PDF plug-ins.
High-level understanding of Excellent Customer Service and Satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Perform production requirements in a timely and efficient manner.
Meet with clients via phone, in person, or Zoom to discuss their project needs and develop a strong marketing campaign. This may also require quoting certain options and following up with the client.
Develop strong relationships with vendors and suppliers to get the best product options, quality, and price for clients.
Offer graphic design ideas, solutions, and alternatives based on customer input.
Schedule all work to meet customer time frame requirements. Monitor deadlines and report conflicts to management to establish priorities BEFORE the jobs are due.
Become proficient in the current technology for creating graphics, documents, and digital files, utilizing existing equipment and materials. A hunger for learning is a key component to success in this industry. There are always new technologies and products/ materials being developed, and we are the local print experts who bring these advancements to our clients.
Pre-flight digital files for potential problems.
Perform regular computer backups and archive customer files for safekeeping and easy retrieval. Purge obsolete files.