Graphics Associate

Description

Showdown Displays manufactures and supplies event, display and promotional products to the Advertising Specialty and the Promotional Products industry. We also have received recognition for exceptional growth, innovative products, company culture and legendary customer service. We invite you to view some of our products at:  .

We actively live out our core values:
Passion for Excellence, Accountability, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity
. For prospective team members who possess these values, are passionate about what they do and want to truly make a difference, joining our company can be a life-changing opportunity.

The Graphics Associate we are hiring will enjoy working in a fast paced environment as they assess artwork, create proofs for customer review, and prepare print files to production specifications. Along with strong computer skills (Adobe Suite, MS Office) you will also enjoy building customer relationships, possess a strong attention to detail and thrive on contributing to the company’s success.

Work hours for this position are 9:30 am - 6:00 pm Monday - Friday

• Ability to learn and understand processes in order management system, ensuring information is accurate and standardized for the graphics order
• Responsible for maintaining a high level of productivity and quality in the assessment and execution of proof and print file creation
• Thorough understanding of early Graphics training levels:
  Direct to Film, Digital, and Dye Sublimation prints
• Modify existing files to fit company templates in Adobe Illustrator, verifying the art is set up to Showdown Displays guidelines
• Utilize basic color correction and manipulation to ensure proof is to the highest quality
• Revise existing art files (client edits, resizes, type setting, image replacements)
• Communicate with customers and internal departments via phone and email to update on status and resolve art discrepancies
• Manage personal order queue; meeting or exceeding quality and productivity metrics
• Required to have a competent knowledge of graphics, and a complete understanding of the company’s products within the trained value streams; including their features, benefits and specifications
• Act as the point of contact for inter-company & customer calls/questions/issues related to the Graphics value stream
• Meets attendance expectations as outlined in the employee handbook
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphics preferred
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator
• Proven working knowledge of Photoshop, In Design, Excel and Word
• Preferred knowledge of Acumatica and MS Outlook
• Proven strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong ability to prioritize work

• Recognition for your hard work and achievements!
• Opportunity for new challenges! We are growing!
• Competitive pay and benefits including 401k!
• Paid training.
• Fun work environment built on six Core Values ~ Passion for Excellence, Accountability, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity. This is not just a poster on the wall!
• Great employee referral program! Refer someone and earn cash! How legendary is that?
• Strong leadership team!
• An organization that gives back – we strongly support Common Hope.
• An organization that you will be proud to work for!

The physical and mental demand, and work environmental requirements described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. 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 sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, office printer or copier, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Clear communication skills for…