Production Coordinator

**Benefits:**

* 401(k)
* Bonus based on performance
* Health insurance
* Opportunity for advancement
* Paid time off

At SpeedPro NJ Shore, we create visual experiences that change the world.  We help businesses bring ideas to life by creating lively and impactful content. We give our clients the power to truly engage their customers. We’re the ones behind that fleet of trucks you see everywhere, and we’re also the ones that design, produce, and install the wall and floor murals you see at businesses, universities, and sports arenas across the U.S. We specialize in large-format graphics that give our customers the wow-factor their business needs.

The Production Coordinator will work  directly with the Production Manager and Owner.  The Production Coordinator will spend 30% of their time on a computer and 70% of the time on their feet helping “finish” assorted print work.

**Functions:**

**30% of  computer time will encompass  the following**

* Inspect customer files, provide digital proofs, and make the graphics print-ready

·         Adding Path Cut Lines to certain files.

·         “Ripping” files to print.

·         Mechanical graphic design needs for assorted needs. This can vary  from a simple banner all  the way to a vehicle advertisement.

·         Entering orders into our workflow software.

·         Communicating with customers by email and telephone concerning specific details on orders.

·         Using our software to ship an order via UPS or Fedex.

**70% of  time on their feet helping finish printed jobs.**

·         Operate and maintain large-format printers, laminators, and routers.

·         Inspected completed print work to ensure there are no defects.

·         Reviewing order details to ensure all elements are produced accurately.

·         Weeding vinyl

·         Hemming & applying grommets to  banners.

·         Using a straight Edge and knife to cut orders apart.

·         Installing vinyl onto flat surfaces.

·         Assisting with inventory management.

**Ideal candidates will also possess:**

* 2+ years of working with Adobe creative suites. Solid knowledge of Adobe Illustrator is a must.
* Experience with large-format printers, laminators, plotters, and graphic and signage finishing
* Associate or bachelor’s Degree in graphic design (or similar program)
* Must be able to lift 50lbs.

Compensation: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Working at SpeedPro and in the large-format printing industry, gives you a chance to be creative. You will be hands-on, in the field, solving problems and meeting clients to make custom solutions every day. As a national brand, specializing in a variety of printed products, SpeedPro takes great pride in partnering with our long-term, satisfied clients. Our goal is to be considered an extension of each client’s marketing team, and we collaborate with partners to determine the right solution for you and your business’s end customer.

At SpeedPro, we value the relationship between our clients and their customers and deliver quality work on time, every time. With a nationwide network of more than 130 studios, the same standard for excellence in printing, timeliness, and customer service is guaranteed. This is why we have an exceptional net promoter score with our clients of 96.

Working at an independently owned and operated SpeedPro studio sets you up for a bright future. Studio employees experience a fast-paced work environment with new challenges and rewarding opportunities every day. If you are looking for a monotonous desk job, this is not the right job for you.