Signarama Gig Harbor, WA is hiring: Graphic Designer in Gig Harbor

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Employee discounts
• Training & development

Summary:
Design, produce, and install all types of high-quality signage. Handle call-ins and walk-in prospects and customers courteously and professionally. Demonstrate a professional image of the Signarama brand at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and create all types of signs.
• Mask, weed, and apply vinyl to various substrates.
• Print, mount, trim, and finish various digital graphics and signage.
• Must be able to use an X-Acto knife and ruler efficiently.
• Properly load and use a cold pressure laminator following standard safety precautions.
• Load and cut vinyl on a plotter.
• Load media, inks and generate quality prints from digital print equipment.
• Move raw materials, sheets, and roll goods for manufacturing.
• Operate a vertical panel saw using standard safety procedures.
• Maintain machinery in good working order.
• Greet customers and answer phones professionally and knowledgeably.
• Accurately fill in sign layout forms, price estimates, and invoices.
• Assist in operating and managing the store when needed.
• Travel to different locations within the community to preview work areas, give estimates, and install various types of signs.
• Apply vehicle and window graphics.
• Keep a running inventory of all stock and supplies.
• Complete in-store training utilizing the following: Front counter Sales, Sign Product Training video, Sign Production Techniques, Key lines, and the Owners Manual.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and professional store appearance at all times.

Qualifications:

• Must be proficient in any of the following programs: CorelDraw, Illustrator, Photoshop, Freehand, PageMaker, Publisher, or Quark Express.
• Knowledge of software such as SignLab, FlexiSIGN, CAS-Mate, Inspire, or Graphix Advantage is excellent, as is any experience in the sign-making or digital printing fields.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to climb a ladder while lifting signs.
• Must be able to retrieve various types of substrates from a substrate rack including the upper shelves.
• Must be in good physical condition and be able to lift over 25 lbs.