Graphics Shop Expert

Description Primary Responsibilities • Design and develop customized graphics engineering solutions for unique, complex customer requirements • Create, reproduce, or modify product design and fabrication, manage associated design and fabrication files, and maintain stock management • Help manage project objectives and schedules for graphics design, engineering, and production • Utilize Adobe Creative Cloud software to create, reproduce, or modify artwork for a variety of quick reaction requirements • Utilize hand skills to install graphics-related items on a variety of substrates/materials to include, but not limited to, plastics, metals, wood, glass, vinyl, and fabrics • Document products and services using photography equipment • Operate graphics shop tools: work with cameras and lighting equipment, cutting tools (manual and automated), solvents, adhesives and inks, laminators, lasers, scanners, printers: inkjet, UV-cure, solvent, pad, card, and label • Perform general graphics shop maintenance and organization • Maintain graphics inventory stock management system • Remain current on industry best practices and advances in technology • Work with team to maintain a safe operating environment in the shop and work closely with the safety officer to adhere to OSHA and EPA regulations • Receive and dispose of HAZMAT and HAZWASTE according to EPA regulations • Communicate and interface with internal and external procurement vendors for material acquisition • CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required 5% of the time Work experience can be used in lieu of degree • Experience designing graphics for print production • Demonstrated experience solving complex problems with technical graphic design and manufacturing • Demonstrated experience using general graphics shop equipment including DSLR cameras and large format printers • Experience with general mechanical hand skills including those necessary to make minor repairs to graphics shop equipment • Demonstrated ability to reproduce or modify artwork using the Adobe Creative Cloud software suite including Adobe Illustrator • Demonstrated ability to mentor junior employees in the design and troubleshooting of graphic design and production • Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and adapt quickly to changing requirements • Demonstrated experience working independently, as well as part of a team, including strong customer service and interpersonal skills • Strong desire to learn new skills and willingness to seek and accept feedback as part of a diverse team Desired Skills • At least 1 year of experience working with the customer • Demonstrated ability to install graphics on plastics, metals, woods, glass, vinyl and fabrics • Demonstrated ability to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair graphics shop equipment and tools The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary.