Graphic Designer & Production Assistant

FASTSIGNS #102201; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in signage as a Graphic Designer & Production Assistant. In this dynamic role, you'll combine creative graphic design with production tasks, ensuring high-quality outputs for a variety of clients. If you're detail-oriented with a passion for design, this opportunity offers growth and development in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401k matching

Ongoing training

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in graphic design or a related production role.
• Hands-on experience with sign production or similar tasks is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Create computer-generated graphics for signage and modify designs based on customer specifications.
• Prepare substrates for vinyl application and operate production equipment.

Skills

Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Job description

Graphic Designer & Production Assistant Waukegan

Future Opening: Graphic Designer & Production Assistant

About Us:
FASTSIGNS of Gurnee is a leader in custom signage and visual communication solutions, providing top-quality designs and products to a wide range of businesses. We are seeking a Graphic Designer & Production Assistant to join our dynamic team. This role combines creative graphic design work with hands-on production tasks, offering a diverse and engaging work environment.

What You’ll Do:

Graphic Design:

• Create computer-generated full-color graphics and/or vinyl output for signage, banners, and other media applications.
• Modify or finalize designs based on customer-provided files, ensuring they meet production requirements and client specifications.
• Select style, size, and arrangement of type and illustrations based on available space, design aesthetics, and production constraints.
• Inspect and proof designs for accuracy before output, ensuring correct material usage and that output device settings are accurate.
• Manage and maintain the customer logo library and convert graphic files as needed.

Production Support:

• Prepare substrates for vinyl application, including cutting, laminating, and cleaning materials for final production.
• Operate and maintain printers, plotters, and other production equipment to ensure accurate and timely output.
• Perform finishing tasks such as weeding vinyl, laminating, mounting, and trimming printed pieces.
• Assist with inventory management, keeping production supplies stocked and organized.
• Conduct quality control checks, verifying that work meets both customer expectations and internal quality standards.
• Utilize light power equipment to cut materials to specified sizes and shapes for production.
• Work closely with the sales and production teams to ensure a smooth process from initial design to final product delivery.
• Provide expert advice to clients regarding design, materials, and production techniques, ensuring their needs are met with the best solutions.

Skills & Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience in graphic design or a related production role.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator is required; experience with other design software is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with sign production or similar tasks is highly desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and an ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer:

• Paid holidays, paid time off, and 401k matching
• Ongoing training and professional development
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• The opportunity to see the tangible results of your work through client success

If you’re passionate about production and signage, thrive in a hands-on role, and are eager to learn and grow, we want to hear from you!

Compensation: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour

At FASTSIGNS, every day is unique and presents exciting opportunities, including new ways to use your talent and grow your skills. We have a large network of independently owned locations - both locally and internationally - who offer competitive pay and ongoing training opportunities.

Are you ready to plan for your future? Discover your next career. Make your statement.

Learn more by exploring the positions offered by FASTSIGNS centers.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to FASTSIGNS Corporate.

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