Graphic Design Pre-Press Specialist for Signs (Hybrid)

FASTSIGNS #62001; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Bonus based on performance

Job summary

FASTSIGNS #62001 in San Jose-Campbell is seeking a Graphic Design Pre-Press Specialist. This full-time, in-office role focuses on preparing layouts, proofs, and production files for a range of signage projects.

You will collaborate with sales and fabrication teams, maintain brand standards, and balance creativity with efficiency in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Illustrator and strong organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of graphic design and/or pre-press experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Advanced in Adobe Illustrator (Required).
• Ability to independently track and prioritize simultaneous projects.
• Sit and view a computer screen for long periods (6 hours or more).
• Ability to work under pressure to output high volume, high-quality work.
• Very strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to effectively and efficiently organize, prioritize, and manage client files.
• Able to lift 25 or more pounds.
• Must have the flexibility to lean over a waist-high table and use back-forth hand motions to produce graphics.

Responsibilities

• This is a full time (40 hours per week) in-office position.
• As a Graphic Design Pre-Press Specialist, your primary responsibilities will be to prepare layouts and digital proofs for client projects, and to create production files for output on a variety of specialized equipment.
• You will work closely with our sales team to provide effective visual solutions based on customer needs, and will collaborate with our fabrication team to plan output.
• The ideal candidate is methodical, efficient and has an eye for good design.
• They thrive in a collaborative atmosphere, are energized by a fast-paced, deadline driven environment, and have a strong interest in learning more about the custom signage industry.
• Work fluently and precisely in Adobe Illustrator to create all digital files necessary for conceptualizing, proofing and fabricating a project, which may include scale mockups, permit drawings, construction submittals, color tests, specialized print and cut files or logo/graphic recreation
• Assist sales team during the quoting process by evaluating customer files and creating mockups
• Work from a wide range of starting points, including previous projects, written descriptions, mockups, sketches, and reference photos to generate polished, effective layouts that answer the customer's visual communication goals
• Create or adjust layouts to follow precise guidelines such as customer brand standards, existing sign programs, ADA regulations and building code requirements
• Prepare accurate production files for optimized output based on machine requirements and limitations
• Work fluently with various file formats provided by the customer, font files and stock photos
• Follow naming, organizational and archiving standards to ensure that digital assets for all in-house and client projects are stored correctly in Google Drive
• Balance creativity with efficiency
• This is a Hybrid Position. You will be responsible for producing final products. Banners, yard signs, vinyl graphics, window graphics. You will receive hands on training if no prior sign production experience.
• Note: This position is for our San Jose-Campbell location; 1228 A. S. Bascom Ave., San Jose 95128 This is NOT a remote position.

Skills

Graphic design

Communication

Time management

Independent work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Google Drive

Job description

FASTSIGNS #62001 in San Jose-Campbell is seeking a Graphic Design Pre-Press Specialist. This full-time, in-office role focuses on preparing layouts, proofs, and production files for a range of signage projects.

You will collaborate with sales and fabrication teams, maintain brand standards, and balance creativity with efficiency in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Illustrator and strong organizational skills are essential.