Graphic Designer

Position also known as: Creative Director / Print Specialist

Are you highly motivated, detail oriented, and creative? Are you up for a challenge, eager to learn, and passionate about design? Do you want to put your artistic skills to work for 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 in graphic design, not just another job, then come join our team as a Graphic Designer!

As a Graphic Designer, your primary responsibility will be to create computer generated vinyl and/or full color graphics output that can be weeded, cut, and applied or printed and mounted to a substrate. You will work closely with customers to ensure complete satisfaction with the final product. The ideal candidate is a creative, self-motivated team player who can multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.

FASTSIGNS® locations are independently owned and operated.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Schedules the center's workflow
Helps co-workers and customers with file transfers, photo library options, online proofs, etc.
Read and interpret a Work Order in order to determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy.
Prepares comprehensive illustrations, sketches, layouts, and copy for print reproduction according to instructions of client or supervisor
Provide proofs as necessary for customer approval.
Inspects jobs for accuracy before sending them to the plotter or printer. Ensure correct material is used for all jobs and output device settings are accurate.
Work with partner vendors & use their templates
Performs customer logo maintenance and sourcing
Performs daily/weekly computer back-ups
Maintains all equipment including computers, plotters, and printers
Maintains accurate electronic file storage, paper records and file backups
Helps unload raw materials and cleans and maintains storage areas
Works on different projects simultaneously
Provide production assistance as necessary.
Loads materials on/into printer and/or laminator, which may require some heavy lifting
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

Previous sign or print industry experience and Sign production software skills preferred

Very strong communication and interpersonal skills
Able to effectively and efficiently organize, prioritize, and manage clients, team members, and work

BENEFITS

Casual and creative work environment
Health Insurance
Paid Vacation (after 1st year)

Formal Ongoing Training Program

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off

Application Question(s):

Do you have experience with plotters and/or printers

Experience:

Graphic design: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person