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Sign Production Specialist / Graphic Designer
Fastsigns #51101 • Hendersonville, United States of America 🇺🇸
The Sign Production Specialist / Graphic Designer will work on multiple projects simultaneously, operating various printing and cutting equipment while ensuring quality and accuracy. They will also prepare layouts and files for print reproduction and perform installations as needed.
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
Requirements
- 1-2 years of experience in sign production preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Exceptionally detail-oriented
- 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
Key Skills
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Graphic design
- Print production
- PC and Mac
- Vinyl plotters
- Large-format printers
- Laminators
- Math
- Proof-reading
- Spelling
- Grammar
- Organizational
- Time management
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Paid Vacation and Holiday
- Great working hours: Monday - Friday 9 am – 5 pm
- Ongoing Training Opportunities
- Paid overtime as needed
About Fastsigns #51101
At FASTSIGNS® of Matthews, NC, you get sign and graphic consultation, design, production, delivery and installation services - all under one roof and from an experienced, innovative staff. Whether you need simple window graphics or a lighted monument sign, we have state-of-the-art equipment and streamlined processes to create whatever you need, whenever you need it.
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