Graphic Designer/Production Specialist

GRAPHIC DESIGN

JOB SUMMARY

Create, design, and refine print-ready graphic designs electronically, spanning from single-color to intricate four-color projects. Craft layouts and artwork based on precise client specifications and requirements. Proficiently navigate various visual software platforms including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and PDF, leveraging knowledge of graphic fundamentals and layout principles. Conduct pre-press file preparations to ensure optimal file quality for designated digital devices. Additionally, contribute to the production of signs and graphic projects, operating equipment for vinyl plotting, wide-format printing, and laminating tasks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

· Create beautiful visual images that accurately capture the client’s concept

· Create and design graphics, illustrations, sketches, layouts for digital or print platforms

· Collaborate with customer and sales team member

· Proficiently create images and work within a wide range of media and graphic design software programs

· Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy and production requirements

· Identify, match, select colors, fonts, images, and layouts

· Ensure projects are completed in a timely manner and can be produced into a quality product

· Advise best practices and optimizations throughout design projects

· Establish creative direction for the company within brand guidelines

· Manage multiple projects within design specifications and budget restrictions

· Determine complimentary products and messaging for graphic design pieces

· Provide proofs, correct for errors, adjust design per client’s specifications/request

· Implement feedback and changes

· Enhance knowledge and skills through continual learning and expanding knowledge and proficiency with design programs, graphic design, and print

· Communicate verbally or in writing instructions/information necessary to produce a successful end product

· Review production layout(s) as needs, collaborate on improvements

· Log and record projects

· Maintain a clean and orderly work space

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Two years graphic design

· Sign, print experience

· Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat Professional

· Proficient in FlexiSign

· Proficient in MS Office Suite

· Expertise in Onyx RIP operation

· Expertise in color management concepts and procedures

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or general education degree (GED) with emphasis in computer design; two years related experience and/or training: or equivalent combination of education experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information both one-on-one and to client groups, customers, supervisor, and other team members.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ration and percent and to draw and interpret correctly within customer specifications and converting them as necessary for a successful design outcome.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standard situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must be able to lift up to 10 pounds on a regular basis and occasionally lift 25 or more pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, toxic chemicals, and heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Some independent travel may be required.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

PRODUCTION SPECIALIST

JOB SUMMARY

As Production Specialist, you’re responsible for preparing substrates and media, and meticulously executing graphic and signage tasks, adhering precisely to the specifications detailed in work orders and strict timelines. Ability to juggle multiple projects concurrently, utilizing a wide array of equipment with proficiency. Duties encompass loading materials, overseeing printed outputs, pallet wrapping, packaging orders for shipment, offering assistance during sign installations, aiding in mail assembly, and completing bindery and finishing tasks with precision. Furthermore, this role will actively participate in monthly inventory procedures to ensure seamless operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

· Assists with production needs in one or more areas as needed

· Loads operates and catches printed materials

· Prepares orders throughout various stages of production

· Operates laminator, large format, cutter, mailing equipment, desktop and/or copier scanners

· Operates and calibrates monitors, office printers, copiers, print equipment

· Cleans and maintains equipment

· Follows workflow process

· Adheres to quality standards; produces work with pride

· Works at a fast pace to meet production needs while maintaining quality standards

· Continuously strives to learn and improve, attends trainings as required

· Communicates effectively with production manager, sales, and coworkers

· Understands color output expectations and ensures that the job is done right the first time

· Takes initiative to jump in and get the job done

· Performs finishing work on printed items

· Prepares orders for shipping, wrapping contents with care

· Installs signs and/or graphics when and as needed

· Works independently on projects and assists with team needs

· Adheres to safety standards, policies and procedures

· Maintains a clean and orderly work space

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty as directed, independently and at or above a rating of satisfaction. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

· Experience with printing and precision finishing

· Experience printing, finishing on a large variety of substrates

· Finisher, capable of laminating, mounting, and trimming to exact specifications

· Color management

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience with color, design and flatbed print work.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple to complex instructions and correspondence. Ability to communicate information well in both written and verbal form on a one-to-one basis, to small groups/team, clients, coworkers and management.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply skills to jobs to maximize use of materials.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instruction. Ability to deal with problems which may have few concrete variables and to find solutions for unique and standard situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, fingers, arms, wrists to handle, feel, reach and lift, talk, read, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 50 or more pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, toxic chemicals, and possible heat and/or humidity. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.76 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Ability to Commute:

North Charleston, SC 29405 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

North Charleston, SC 29405: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person