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Large Format Signage Graphic Designer
Strategic Factory • United States of America 🇺🇸
The Large Format Signage Graphic Designer is responsible for creating high-quality designs for large-scale print applications, including banners and vehicle wraps. This role involves collaborating with clients and production staff to ensure designs meet project needs and specifications.
Responsibilities
- Develop custom designs for wide-format print projects such as vehicle wraps, banners, signs, and exhibits.
- Prepare and optimize files for wide-format printing, ensuring color accuracy, bleed, resolution, and proper file formats.
- Work closely with the sales team, clients, and production staff to understand project needs and translate them into effective visual designs.
- Use industry-standard software like Adobe Creative Suite and RIP software to create print-ready files.
- Understand the properties of various printing materials such as vinyl, fabric, mesh, and other substrates used in wide-format production.
- Review proofs, conduct pre-production checks, and monitor the printing process to ensure the final product matches the intended design.
- Occasionally meet with clients to discuss design concepts, provide feedback, and make adjustments based on their needs.
- Stay updated on design trends and printing technologies to offer innovative solutions and creative ideas.
- Handle multiple projects simultaneously, managing deadlines and prioritizing tasks to ensure timely delivery.
Requirements
- 2-5 years of experience in graphic design, must be in a large-format print environment.
- High School diploma required, bachelor’s degree in graphic design, fine arts, or a related field is preferred.
- Strong expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and knowledge of wide-format printing processes.
- High level of accuracy in creating print-ready files, ensuring proper scaling and placement for large formats.
- Knowledge of printing hardware, RIP software, and familiarity with color management and ICC profiles preferred.
Key Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
- RIP software
- Color management
- ICC profiles
- Verbal and written communication
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Adaptability
Benefits
- Financial stability
- Massive advancement opportunities
- Updated work environment
- Strategic benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays)
- Uber-talented team members
- Engaging company culture
About Strategic Factory
Strategic Factory is your single-point provider for print, signage, branding, and marketing. We're a Maryland-based industry leader with the award-winning expertise to provide a variety of products and service solutions including printing and mailing, interior and exterior signage, branded apparel, promotional products, graphic design, content writing, marketing, and digital strategy. Here, company culture is everything. In working with us, you’ll find that our team members "Can Do", "Will Do", and are "Happy To" make your concept a reality. We provide the best solutions for our customers by hiring the best people. At Strategic Factory, our success is defined by the industry experts that make up our teams and the passion they have for what they do. Our rockstar team members have backgrounds as press operators, welders & fabricators, relationship managers, graphic designers, financial professionals, and beyond.
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