Graphics Manager, Chicago Job at PINNACLE in Woodridge

We are recruiting for a talented Graphics Manager to work in our Woodridge, IL facility.

Some nuts and bolts about the job:

• Provide deadline-driven production of all related graphics
• Project manage the entire graphic portion of assigned projects from kickoff to closeout--file prep, client provided artwork, graphic layouts
• Working with Project Managers, handle ongoing communication with vendors and customers (internal and external)
• Liaison between the in-house staff and outside vendors (i.e., freelancers, contractors, fabricators, printers) to produce materials within budgetary and schedule constraints, all while gracefully rolling with the different personality types
• Graphic design skills and a good eye for color a plus
• Manage graphic layouts of client supplied files and ordering of vendor produced materials
• Attend and contribute to kick-off/production meetings to address production and technical issues
• Apply/install graphics
• Flexibility in scheduling
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, grammatical accuracy, and people skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills, having the ability to perform tasks quickly and accurately while meeting deadlines under pressure
• Ability to effectively manage/coordinate simultaneous projects and successfully prioritize multiple tasks using good judgment while maintaining expected levels of quality.
• May manage one or more production artists, installers
• Must be able to work extended hours

We are an energetic and creative bunch and have high expectations for all of our employees. In addition to being fun to work with, we would like to hire someone with the following experience, skills, and attributes:

• 5 years of large format experience—events, exhibits, sign shop
• Vinyl installation capabilities a plus
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the event and exhibit fabrication industry
• Ability to read/interpret architectural drawings
• Knowledge of graphic production, materials and output methods
• Solid digital organization skills a must
• Strong problem solving skills
• Experience managing employees

Our culture is important to us and we are looking to hire interesting, enthusiastic people who enjoy working hard and helping our clients build their brands. We believe we can build a more creative, nimble and devoted workforce to provide better service to our clients if we focus on both diversity and inclusion. Pinnacle is at its best when everyone is respected, included, and heard. We believe in creating a work environment where everyone can show up as themselves and feel empowered to do their best work every day. We are a team based company with each employee operating at the individual contributor level meaning we all have to be the experts at what we bring to the table. It’s energizing and challenging and rewarding! We offer a well-rounded benefits package that includes PTO, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance and long term disability.

We look forward to hearing from you!