Sign Production Specialist Graphic Designer

FASTSIGNS #51101 is hiring for a full-time Sign Production Specialist / Graphic Designer to join our team! Are you highly motivated, detail oriented, and creative? Are you up for a challenge, eager to learn, and enjoy seeing projects through from concept to completion? If so, we’re looking for talented and inspired candidates who are focused on teamwork, task completion, and customer satisfaction.

If you are looking for a rewarding career in the sign industry, not just another job, then come join our team as a sign production specialist / graphic designer!

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Vacation and Holiday
• Great working hours:
  Monday - Friday 9 am – 5 pm
• Ongoing Training Opportunities
• Paid overtime as needed

• Works on multiple different projects simultaneously.
• Loads materials on/into printers, table router, laser cutter and engraver: which may require some heavy lifting.
• 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 printer(s).
• 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.
• Ability to preform on-site and off-site installations.
• Report inventory levels and stock to be reordered to the center manager/production manager or franchisee.
• Clean and maintain storage areas.
• Prepares comprehensive layouts, mockups, proofs and copy for print reproduction according to instructions from clients and the sales team.
• Performs logo modification and sources high-quality digital files.
• Prepares files, included adding bleeds, crop marks, die-lines, hole locations, and other finishing file layers as required, archiving files upon completion for future use.
• Inspects all jobs for accuracy and quality before sending them to be produced.

• 1-2 years of experience in sign production preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Exceptionally detail-oriented to ensure every part of a project comes out correctly the first time.
• 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 work under pressure to output high volume, high-quality work
• Ability to use light power equipment
• Experience in graphic design / print production, using PC and Mac.
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop.
• Knowledge of a variety of graphics programs and output devices such as vinyl plotters, large-format printers, and laminators.
• Strong math and proof-reading skills, including spelling and grammar.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Prompt, reliable and responsible.

Do you enjoy working with people? Do you enjoy helping people solve problems by offering advice and consultation? Are you looking for a job that offers constant learning, skills growth and a career path? If so, we are looking for employees just like you in the ever-changing Sign Industry. Apply today!