Design​/Production Specialist

For over 30 years, FASTSIGNS of Lincolnwood has been a part of the local community and we're looking for someone to join our team as our Graphic Design and Production Specialist
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At FASTSIGNS Lincolnwood, we've worked very hard to create a culture that is customer-focused while also having fun with our team. This has allowed us to become a very successful center retaining amazing team members that get the job done. The owner provides frequent team lunches and also rewards team members for hitting/exceeding goals with a cash bonus.

• Reading digital work orders submitted by the Sales team and creating designs based on the notes and files provided.
• Creating signs and graphics from scratch with anything from limited creative direction to very detailed customer-provided notes.
• Working with customer-provided files to prepare them for output.
• Creating output files to use with the printers, plotters, and/or router.
• Running the plotters and printers.
• Alerting the Manager to future material needs by recording materials on a digital materials order sheet.
• Sending proofs to clients for review.
• Moving jobs through a digital workflow at the appropriate times to make sure projects progress in a timely manner.
• Meeting with the Sales Team to discuss questions regarding design work.
• Setting up production files for sub-contract vendors.
• Preparation, production, and assembly of signs.
• Some installations.
• Maintaining and organizing the Design and Production area.

• At least 1 year of sign and graphics design experience preferred.
• Must have at least 1 year of experience with Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Illustrator.
• Prior sign fabrication experience is a bonus!
• Experience with designing for digital signage is a bonus!

• Competitive pay, depending on experience.
• Paid vacation and personal days as well as holidays.
• Cash bonus for meeting goals as a team.
• M-F Schedule.

FASTSIGNS is the franchise industry leader with over 700 locations in many countries worldwide. We have the most extensive training programs both online and in-person in the industry. Working for FASTSIGNS will allow you to grow your personal and business skills. At FASTSIGNS we pride ourselves in the best customer service in the Sign Industry and to prove it we survey our customers to ensure we are meeting our high standards.

Compensation: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

At FASTSIGNS, every day is unique and presents exciting opportunities, including new ways to use your talent and grow your skills. We have a large network of independently owned locations - both locally and internationally - who offer competitive pay and ongoing training opportunities.

Are you ready to plan for your future? Discover your next career. Make your statement.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to FASTSIGNS Corporate.