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FASTSIGNS® · 4 months ago

Graphics Designer / Sign Production Specialist

Bedford Heights, OH 44146

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$18/hr - $21/hr

2+ years exp

FASTSIGNS of Bedford Heights is hiring for a full-time experienced Graphics Designer / Sign Production Specialist to join their team. The role involves creating computer-generated graphics, modifying designs, and ensuring quality assurance throughout the production process.

Printing

Responsibilities

Create computer-generated full-color graphics and/or vinyl output that can be printed and mounted to a substrate or weeded, cut and applied

Complete or modify designs from customer drawings, files, or exact output of customer-provided design for output to media

Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, select style and size of type, and arrange layout based upon available space, aesthetic design, and production requirements

Inspect jobs for accuracy before sending them to output. Ensure correct material is used for each job and output device settings are accurate

Maintain customer logo library; convert graphic files

Follow a layout to place computer-cut vinyl or full-color graphic image(s) on a predetermined substrate or medium

Prepare substrates for vinyl application to include cutting, painting, laminating, cleaning, etc

Weed excess vinyl from computer-cut images. Weeding techniques vary with size, type of vinyl, and complexity of images

Operate and maintain large format printer, plotting machine, and laminator

Perform quality assurance measures pre- and post-production by accurately reading and interpreting a Work Order and then proofing for errors or unacceptable standards

Perform finishing operations such as laminating and/or mounting of printed pieces

Report inventory levels and stock to be reordered to the center manager/production manager or franchisee

Interact with Customer by phone or face to face

Clean and maintain work areas

Qualification

Adobe IllustratorSign Production ExperienceGraphic Design ExperienceOnyx Print SoftwareCustomer InteractionQuality AssuranceMulti-taskingProblem Solving

Required

2-3 years of BOTH Graphic Design Experience and Sign Production Experience

High School diploma or equivalent

Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Onyx Print Software

Ability to prioritize jobs, multi-task, and work autonomously

Determine the best output method based on the customer's needs

Sit and view a computer screen for long periods (4 hours or more)

Ability to work under pressure to output high volume, high-quality work

Ability to stand for long periods of time (4 hours or more)

Ability to lift 50 or more pounds

Flexibility to lean over a waist-high table and use back and forth hand motion to apply vinyl letters and graphics to a substrate

Ability to use light power equipment

Benefits

Monday-Friday Work Schedule

Free uniforms

Paid time off

Training & development

Competitive Pay

Paid Vacation and Holiday

Overtime Available Subject to Approval

Year End Bonus Subject to Company Performance and Job Review

Ongoing Training Opportunities

Company

FASTSIGNS®

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FASTSIGNS® is a signage, graphics and visual communications partner that provides comprehensive solutions to help customers of all sizes--across all industries--meet their business objectives and increase their business visibility through the use of signs, graphics, printing, promotional products and related marketing services.

Founded in 1985

Carrollton, Texas, USA

51-200 employees