FASTSIGNS #171801
Signage Graphic Designer / Sign Production Job at FASTSIGNS #171801 in Saint Pet
FASTSIGNS #171801, Saint Petersburg, FL, United States, 33739
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
Job Opportunity
Having served our customers for 27 years, FASTSIGNS of St. Petersburg is IMMEDIATELY hiring for a Full-time Signage Graphic Designer/Sign Production to join our team! If so inclined, reach out IN-PERSON for rapid, direct and personal response. Visit our WEBSITE to understand who we are in more detail.
Benefits/Perks:
- Competitive Pay
- Standard Work Week
- Paid Vacation and Holiday
- Production Performance Bonus
- Advancement Opportunity Available Within
- Ongoing Training Opportunities
- Retirement Plan (after intro period)
Responsibilities:
- Create computer-generated full-color graphics and/or vinyl output that can be printed and mounted to a substrate or weeded, cut and applied.
- Complete or modify designs from customer drawings, files, or exact output of customer-provided design for output to media.
- Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, select style and size of type, and arrange layout based upon available space, aesthetic design, and production requirements.
- Inspect jobs for accuracy before sending them to output. Ensure correct material is used for each job and output device settings are accurate.
- Maintain customer logo library; convert graphic files.
- Follow a layout to place computer-cut vinyl or full-color graphic image(s) on a predetermined substrate or medium.
- Prepare substrates for vinyl application to include cutting, painting, laminating, cleaning, etc.
- Weed excess vinyl from computer-cut images. Weeding techniques vary with size, type of vinyl, and complexity of images.
- Operate and maintain printer(s).
- Perform quality assurance measures pre- and post-production by accurately reading and interpreting a Work Order and then proofing for errors or unacceptable standards.
- Perform finishing operations such as laminating and/or mounting of printed pieces to various substrates (PVC, ACM, ACR, etc.).
- Report inventory levels and stock to be reordered to the center manager/production manager or franchisee.
- Clean and maintain storage areas.
Ideal Qualifications:
- Experience having worked for a SIGN COMPANY.
- 1-2 years of graphic design experience.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and/or Adobe Photoshop.
- Ability to prioritize jobs, multi-task, and work autonomously.
- Determine the best output method based on the customer’s needs.
- Sit and view a computer screen for long periods (4 hours or more).
- Ability to work under pressure to output high volume of high-quality signage products.
- Ability to lift 50 or more pounds.
- Flexibility to lean over a waist-high table and use back and forth hand motion to apply vinyl letters and graphics to a substrate.
- Be willing to install signage at customer location(s).
Do you enjoy working with people? Do you enjoy helping people solve problems by offering advice and consultation? Are you looking for a job that offers constant learning, skills growth and a career path? If so, we are looking for employees just like you in the ever-changing Sign Industry. Please submit your application today!