Sign Production Graphic Artist & Design

Job Title: Sign Production / Graphic Artist / Graphic Design

Essential Duties: Responsible for all aspects of the physical production of signs, which includes preparing substrates and applying vinyl according to written instructions and under general direction. You must also mount and/or laminate prints, proofread signs, and conduct quality assurance to ensure the efficient production of quality, accurate signs.

Responsibilities:

Follows a layout to place computer-generated vinyl or full color graphic images on a pre-determined substrate or medium
Produces substrates by use of sheet metal shear press and panel saw
Prepares substrates for application, which may include cutting, painting, laminating, cleaning, and maintaining the substrates for vinyl application
Weeds excess vinyl from computer cut images
Designs, prints and mounts digital graphics from sign creation software and large format latex printer
Performs quality assurance measures pre- and post-production
Performs finishing operations such as laminating, encapsulating, and/or mounting of printed pieces
Reports inventory levels and stock to be reordered
Helps unload raw materials and cleans and maintains storage areas
Works on multiple projects simultaneously
Performs routine machine maintenance and minor repairs
Establishes and maintains effective relationships with all support departments including sales team
Generates paperwork for jobs, sales orders, certifications and invoices
Deal with clients via email, phone and in person
Comfortable with AI, Illustrator, Photoshop, Flexisign software and various types of vinyl/sheeting materials is a plus

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required; advanced education degree preferred
Basic math skills (adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers and fractions and converting fractions to decimals and vice versa)
Able to stand for extended periods of time
Able to lift 50 or more pounds
Must have the flexibility to lean over a waist-high table and use back and forth hand motions to apply sheeting, vinyl letters and graphics to a substrate

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

Graphic Design: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person