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AlphaGraphics on University

Production Designer

AlphaGraphics on University, Tempe, Arizona, us, 85285


Production Graphic DesignerDepartment: Creative Services

About the Position:A keen eye for detail along with a healthy mix of creative and technical know-how makes a production designer a valuable part of a creative team. While the earliest production designers or “artists” performed paste-up duties for the advertising industry, the position has evolved to include prepress work for offset, digital, and screen print projects. Today, the most common duty for a production designer is design layout, typesetting, preflight formatting, in addition to larger client design projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive sales, enhance user experience, and expand our creative services department. Your expertise will contribute to the growth and success of our business. A successful production artist must possess a mix of both creative and technical skills. They must be able to work quickly but also remain extremely detail-oriented. We are looking for an enthusiastic team player to join our “Client First” staff today. Do you have what it takes?

ResponsibilitiesPrep files for print production focusing on speed, accuracy and appropriate layout.Analyze, plan, and create visual solutions based on client requests.Support the sales team by effectively conveying the clients’ message in print or digital media using color, type, illustration, and other various techniques.Produce art separations for Screen Print and prep files for other apparel print types.Develop material for Internet web pages, interactive media, and multimedia projects.Remain up to date on changing trends in the graphic design industry.Follow a development timeline to ensure tasks are being completed on schedule.Create and maintain customer online portals.Other duties as assigned.

Measurables and Qualifications:Success in this role is measured through the accuracy of work, speed of work completion, and team contribution.Excellent project and time management skills.Ability to communicate ideas visually, orally, and in writing.Creativity and problem solving skills with an eye for detail.Able to accurately discern colors.Self-disciplined self starters find success in this role.Adobe creative suite experience required.We are a Mac-based shop.3-5 years in a print production environment preferred.

About AlphaGraphics On University:We're a "Can Do!" kind of organization. We go the extra mile for our clients, We do what it takes to meet their needs When Promised, As Promised! Simply put, we are here to make our clients look great on paper, online or on what they wear. AlphaGraphics, Inc - Established in 1970 in Tucson, Arizona, AlphaGraphics is a Franchise Network of over 280 locations world-wide. AlphaGraphics on University in Tempe is owned and operated by Mike Sparaco and Darin Osborne since 1988, we are one of the largest AlphaGraphics locations in the US, ranked # 32 out of all Quick Printers in the US and continue to invest in our business with both the right people and equipment to keep us ahead of the curve. In 2017, Alphagraphics on University acquired the apparel print company, Brand X. Together with Brand X, Alphagraphics on University is a full-service, solutions-based print company, specializing in Print, Signs, Apparel, and so much more.

Successful applicants must align with our Core Values:Do the Right thing….committed, accountable, ethical, own your shit.Strive for perfection…..detailed, focused, efficient and on-time.Be resourceful……problem solver, self-starter, flexible thinker.Share & Care…..teach, team, get the big picture.

Salary & Benefits:This job is paid hourly starting at $18.00 and dependent on experience.Health/Dental benefits offered with employer match.401k program with employer matching.Paid Time Off (PTO) program.AlphaGraphics centers (locations) are independently owned and operated. The posted positions are offered by individual franchisees who interview, hire, manage and pay the employees hired for positions in a specific local location (center) through their specific business.

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