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FASTSIGNS® of Erie, PA

Graphic Designer

FASTSIGNS® of Erie, PA, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States, 16501


Are you highly motivated, detail oriented, and creative? Are you up for a challenge, eager to learn, and passionate about design? Do you want to put your artistic skills to work for an established and fast-growing company? If so, we’re looking for talented and inspired candidates who are focused on teamwork, task completion, and customer satisfaction. If you are looking for a rewarding career in graphic design, not just another job, then come join our team as a Graphic Designer!

As a Graphic Designer, your primary responsibility will be to create computer-generated vinyl and/or full-color graphics output that can be weeded, cut, and applied or printed and mounted to a substrate. Your job will involve various levels of artistic creativity and will ultimately lead to the complete or modified design for output to media, and you may interact with customers to ensure complete satisfaction with the final product. The ideal candidate is a creative, self-motivated team player who can work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and who is determined to make every project his or her absolute best.RESPONSIBILITIES

Schedules the center's workflow

Reads and interprets work orders, determines best output method, and determines size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy

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

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

Inspects jobs for accuracy before sending them to the plotter or printer

Provides proofs as necessary for customer approval

Performs daily/weekly computer back-ups

Maintains all equipment including computers, plotters, and printers

Maintains accurate electronic and paper records

Minimizes waste by efficiently using appropriate inventory, reporting inventory levels and stock to be reordered to the manager

Helps unload raw materials and cleans and maintains storage areas

Helps in the production area as needed

Maintains work area in a neat and organized manner

Performs other duties as needed, such as answering the phone, helping at the front counter, consulting with customers, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED required; advanced education degree preferred

Strong PC and Mac skills and internet, publishing software, and sign production software skills

Previous sign or print industry experience required

Previous service business experience desired

Very strong communication and interpersonal skills

Able to effectively and efficiently organize, prioritize, and manage clients, team members, and work

Able to sit and view a computer screen for long periods

Able to lift 50 or more pounds

Must have the flexibility to lean over a waist-high table and use back forth hand motions to apply vinyl letters and graphics to a substrate

Able to use light power equipment