Graphic Artist + Wide Format Production Job at Bayprint in Saint Petersburg

Responsibilities include:

For Print and Digital Print:

• 50% preparing files for output; 25% simple desktop publishing; 25% original creative
• Creating and preparing files correctly for various printing/imaging methods, internal and external
• Ensuring that customer-provided files print accurately (pre-flight)
• Managing web-based ordering systems including programming and vendor contact
• Floating between graphics department and wide format production department as workload requires
• Knowledge and ability to extract photos, graphics, etc. from non-working files (i.e. Word) to use in appropriate programs such as InDesign, Illustrator, etc.
• Ability to occasionally guide a customer through the process of providing usable artwork files
• Receptive to constructive critique of design work and providing recommended revisions

General:

• Communicating effectively with internal and external customers as needed
• Maintaining, updating, troubleshooting, installation and overall support of all hardware and software company-wide
• Tracking work time on special projects as needed
• Backing up work files to backup drive in graphics department and off-site drive on a regular basis

Requirements

Qualifications:

• 5+ years experience working proficiently with Adobe Creative Cloud; including InDesign, Acrobat, and Photoshop, with proficiency on both Mac and PC platforms
• Experience/proficiently with RTA Vinyl plotter/cutter (Graphtec-Summa)
• Experience with variable-data imaging
• Experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher)
• Experience with MailChimp (or similar) for Email Marketing campaigns
• Pre-press, Offset Printing, Wide-Format and Digital-Imaging experience including finishing, laminating, mounting
• Ability to manage tight deadlines (while multi-tasking) and thrive on pressure
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (spelling and grammar)
• Timely, stylish and original creative design ability
• Ability to maintain a well-organized filing system and clean work environment
• Must be able to multi-task and enjoy fast-pace working environment
• Ability to learn new processes quickly (sometimes under tight deadlines)
• Must be a team player and do it all with a smile and a positive attitude

Benefits

Bayprint is a well-established, state of the art, full service printing and marketing-services company that is currently expanding product and service offerings. We offer a great team environment, a reputation for excellence, established accounts and excellent growth potential to reach your personal goals. Our clients include small and medium-sized local businesses, museums and arts organizations, professional sports teams as well as large national firms with multiple locations.

At Bayprint, our employees are as important as our customers, and we work hard to provide both with a great atmosphere. We value our employees as our internal customers and we take pride in recognizing their outstanding talents and efforts. We are committed to the delivery of superior quality and service based on a foundation of honesty, integrity and ethical treatment.

Bayprint has served the Tampa Bay/St. Petersburg area for over 40 years. We offer graphic design services, web-based ordering systems for clients, digital color imaging, wide-format inkjet products as well as single-color to 4-color process offset printing. Architectural Graphics, Trade Show Displays, Conference and Event Graphics are a big part of what we do. Bayprint also offers, imprinted promotional products and marketing services consultation.

We specialize in fast turn around times and provide quality products and services designed to exceed the customer’s expectations. Our mission is to provide the highest-quality product possible in a timely manner, at a fair price.

Benefits include:

• Private Office
• 2 weeks Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• 50% Company Match Health Insurance Plan