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FASTSIGNS® · 1 month ago

Graphic Designer / Production Specialist

Allen, TX

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

FASTSIGNS® is hiring for a Full-time Graphic Designer / Production Specialist to join their team. The role involves creating, scaling, and modifying computer-generated graphics, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining brand standards in a fast-paced environment.

Printing

Responsibilities

Create, scale, and modify computer-generated full-color graphics and output vinyl that can be weeded, cut, and applied, or printed and mounted to various products from cars to substrates to buildings

Rip final art files for printing or cutting

Process a strong knowledge of working with Raster and Vector files, and other flat-file graphics formats to create, edit, resize and scale, and finalize layer images

Prioritize what needs to be done and work autonomously

Work on multiple projects simultaneously

Be accountable for the expected workload

Determine the best output method based on the customer’s need

Read, interpret, and allocate appropriate time to a Work Order

Work with co-workers and customers with file transfers, FTP access, photo library options, online proofs, etc

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

Prepare comprehensive illustrations, sketches, layouts, and copy for print reproduction according to instructions of the client or supervisor

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

Image Sourcing: locate photos, understand copyright laws and release/usage requirements, knowledge of resources to buy stock images, work with service bureaus to create output beyond store capability, and understand resolution options and optimal enlargement specifications from image vendors and image originals

Provide proofs as necessary for customer approval

Maintain an accurate electronic record of File Storage following brand standards

Communicate with other employees, Sales/Service members on job requirements, timing, and special needs; Production team on job input and output; Production Manager/Center Manager on inventory needs for computer supplies

Perform routine machine maintenance and minor repairs when necessary

Participate in and practice the brand mentality of 'Everybody Sells.' Constantly be looking for sales opportunities for the center

Qualification

Adobe IllustratorRIP toolsRasterVector filesGraphic designCustomer communicationTeam collaborationTime management

Required

Ability to sit for long periods

Ability to view a computer screen for long periods

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

Be proficient in Adobe Illustrator and RIP tools for printing and cutting

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Paid time off

Training & development

Competitive Pay

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Performance Bonus

Ongoing Training Opportunities

Company

FASTSIGNS®

Glassdoor3.3

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