Graphic Designer/ Production Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you highly motivated, detail oriented, and creative? Are you up for a challenge, eager to learn, and looking to join an established and fast-growing company? If so, we’re looking for talented and inspired candidates who are focused on teamwork, task completion, and customer satisfaction. If you are looking for a rewarding career, not just another job, then come join our team as a Graphic Designer / Production Specialist!

As a Graphic Designer / Production Specialist, you will have dual roles designing and fabricating signs until the center has grown to the point of hiring additional staff and separating the roles.

In the designer role you will be responsible for creating computer generated vinyl and/or full color graphics output that can be weeded, cut, and applied or printed and mounted to a substrate. In the production role, you will be responsible for all aspects of the physical construction and assembling of signs from computer cut vinyl and wide format full color printouts, which includes proofreading and conducting quality assurance to ensure the accuracy of signs. The ideal candidate is a creative, self-motivated team player who can work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment and who is determined to make every project his or her absolute best.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Prioritizes each day to efficiently and cost-effectively schedule the workflow
Works with co-workers and customers with file transfers, FTP access, photo library options, online proofs, etc.
Inspects jobs for accuracy before sending them to the plotter or printer
Provides proofs as necessary
Performs daily/weekly computer back-ups
Maintains all equipment including computers, plotters, and printers (water-soluble printers, thermal transfer printers, solvent ink printers, etc.)
Maintains accurate electronic and paper record of File Storage and Disks
Follows a layout to place computer-generated vinyl or full color graphic images on a pre-determined substrate or medium
Prepares substrates for application
Performs finishing operations such as laminating, encapsulating, and/or mounting of printed pieces
Installs signs when necessary
Works on different projects simultaneously
Establishes and maintains effective team relationships with all support departments
Follows all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED required; advanced education degree preferred, but not required
Strong PC and Mac skills and internet, publishing software, and sign production software skills
Previous experience as a graphic designer, sign-related computer operator, or in desktop publishing required, including an advanced level of experience using Adobe applications
Previous Experience fabricating and producing signs and graphics
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Able to work well under pressure to output high volume, high quality work
Able to sit and view a computer screen for long periods
Able to lift 50 or more pounds
Must have the flexibility to lean over a waist-high table and use back forth hand motions to apply vinyl letters and graphics to a substrate

BENEFITS

Excellent Advancement Opportunities
Casual and creative work environment
Performance Bonus
Holidays
Paid Vacation
Sick Time
Formal Ongoing Training Program
Formal On-the-Job Training Program
Paid Training
Uniforms Provided

Compensation: $30,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

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.

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