Graphic Designer/Sign Production Specialist

FASTSIGNS Parker/Castle Rock; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Vacation

Performance Bonus

Ongoing Training Opportunities

Job summary

FASTSIGNS Parker/Castle Rock is hiring a full-time Graphic Designer to join our team. You will create full-color graphics and vinyl outputs, modify designs from customer files, and prepare substrates for application.

Ideal candidates have 1-2 years of graphic design experience, a High School diploma or equivalent, and proficiency in Adobe Illustrator. You will work under production timelines, inspect jobs for accuracy, and participate in ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of graphic design experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator.
• 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, high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Create computer-generated full-color graphics and vinyl output for substrates or mounting.
• Modify designs from customer drawings or provided files for media output.
• Determine layout, typography, and spacing based on space and production needs.
• Inspect jobs for accuracy before output and ensure correct materials and settings.
• Maintain customer logo library and convert graphic files as needed.
• Place vinyl graphics on substrates following a predefined layout.
• Prepare substrates for vinyl application, including cutting, laminating, and cleaning.
• Weed excess vinyl and manage production using computer-cut images.
• Operate and maintain printers and perform quality assurance before/after production.
• Complete finishing steps like laminating or mounting printed pieces.
• Report inventory levels and reorder stock to the center/manager.
• Keep storage areas clean and organized.

Skills

Graphic design

Autonomous work

Prioritization

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

FASTSIGNS #292001 is hiring for a Full-time Graphic Designer to join our team!

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Vacation and Holiday
• Performance Bonus
• Ongoing Training Opportunities

A Successful FASTSIGNS Graphic Designer Will

• 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
• Report inventory levels and stock to be reordered to the center manager/production manager or franchisee.
• Clean and maintain storage areas

Ideal Qualifications For FASTSIGNS Graphic Designer

• 1-2 years of graphic design experience
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator
• 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, high-quality work

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.

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.