Graphic Designer
FASTSIGNS #112101 Gastonia, North Carolina, United States · $27K–$31K/yr
Printing Services · 51-200 employees
About the role
The Graphic Design and Production Specialist is responsible for designing, printing, and assembling various types of signs. This includes operating production equipment, performing quality assurance, and installing finished products.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and basic proficiency in Adobe Illustrator. The role requires the ability to lift 50 pounds, work with hand tools, and maintain a valid driver's license.
Benefits
Full description
Benefits:
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Training & development
- 401(k)
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
Graphic Design and Production Specialist
The Graphic Design and Production Specialist is responsible for all aspects of sign production which include graphic design, file formatting, printing, production, assembling, finishing and installing signs of all types.
In the computer room, this position is responsible for creating computer generated vinyl and/or full color graphics output that can be weeded, cut and applied or printed and mounted to a substrate. This may involve various levels of artistic creativity and will ultimately lead to the complete or modified design from customer drawings, files, or exact output of customer-provided design for output to media.
In the production room, this position is responsible for all aspects of the physical construction and assembling of signs from computer cut vinyl and wide format full color printouts. Sign assembly includes preparing substrates and applying vinyl or other media, mounting and/or laminating prints and operating and setting up the laminator for over-laminating, encapsulation, or mounting of digital imaged products. according to instructions. Proofreading signs and conducting quality assurance to ensure the accuracy of signs is also a responsibility.
Benefits:
- You will enjoy the work-life balance of regular Monday-Friday business hours, with weekends and holidays off.
- Company paid holidays, paid sick-time and paid vacation
- The opportunity to participate in company profit sharing plan
- We have the most extensive training programs in the industry and will progressively lead you through a combination of formal and on-the-job introductory, intermediate, and advanced training content.
Basic qualifications:
- A High school diploma or GED, good basic math skills.
- Experience with basic hand tools and light power equipment.
- Good computer skills; some experience using Adobe Illustrator is required.
- Able to lift 50 or more pounds. Able to work indoors and outside standing for long periods of time. Able to distinguish colors.
- Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator.
- A willingness to work outside as needed.
- Able to sit or stand for long periods while viewing a computer screen.
- Able to work under pressure to output high-volume, high-quality work.
- Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and a good driving record is required.
FASTSIGNS is a well-known and respected global brand. Virtually every business in every industry needs and uses signs, so you will get to see your work around town. You’ll be in a fast-paced, small company environment with a collaborative and supportive team. Every day is challenging and different.
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