Graphic Designer/Production Specialist
FASTSIGNS #43301
- Pooler, GA
- $22.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Competitive Pay
- Paid Vacation and Holiday
- Performance Bonus
- Ongoing Training Opportunities
- 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 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
- Report inventory levels and stock to be reordered to the center manager/production manager or franchisee.
- Clean and maintain storage areas
- 1-2 years of experience in sign production preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 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
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator
- 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)