Production Coordinator & Graphic Designer

AlphaGraphics Northbrook / Deerfield; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to Supplemental Insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

AlphaGraphics Northbrook / Deerfield is seeking a Production Coordinator and Graphic Designer in Atlanta, GA. The role blends design, pre-press, and hands-on production to deliver high-quality printed materials and signage for local clients.

You will manage client communications from concept to delivery, operate print equipment, inspect quality, and assist with inventory and daily operations in a fast-paced center.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing sign and print products.
• 2+ years of graphic design experience; Adobe Creative Suite experience.
• High School diploma; 2+ years of college education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design & Pre-Press: plan, analyze, and design printed materials and signage; proof client files to ensure high-resolution and print-ready.
• Client Collaboration: partner with clients to interpret needs, convey messages, and maintain communication from concept to delivery.
• Hands-On Production & Finishing: operate and maintain digital print equipment, large-format printers, vinyl cutters, laminators; perform post-print finishing.

Skills

Sign & print manufacturing

Graphic design

Color discernment

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Some college

Tools

Illustrator

InDesign

Photoshop

Job description

Benefits:

• Access to Supplemental Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Are you ready to make a tangible impact on a growing local business? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same? Are you a collaborative problem-solver who genuinely enjoys helping clients bring their visual ideas to life? If you are a detail-oriented professional who loves learning new skills and stays calm under pressure, you might be exactly who we are looking for. We are a locally owned marketing, print, sign, and promotional products company that specializes in custom visual communications solutions. We are looking for an enthusiastic, client-first team player who wants to join our tight-knit team today and grow professionally with us in the future. As our Production Coordinator and Graphic Designer, you will have primary responsibilities for:

• Design & Pre-Press: Plan, analyze, and design printed materials and signage. Proof client files to ensure they are high-resolution and print-ready.
• Client Collaboration: Partner with clients to interpret their needs, convey their messages effectively, and maintain active communication from concept to delivery.
• Hands-On Production & Finishing: Operate and maintain digital print equipment, large-format sign printers, vinyl cutters, and laminators. Handle post-print finishing, including cutting/trimming, folding, weeding vinyl, mounting graphics to rigid substrates (coroplast, foam core, MAXMetal) and grommeting banners.
• Inventory & Quality Control: Monitor supply levels for inks, vinyl, and paper substrates. Conduct quality checks on finished products to ensure they meet the Center’s standards before client pickup.
• Team Support: Adapt to changing daily priorities and support other areas of the Center's operations as needed.
• Industry Trends: Stay up-to-date on changing trends in the visual communications, printing, and sign industries.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing sign and print products (required)
• 2+ years of graphic design experience (required); Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop) experience (required)
• High School diploma (required); 2+ years of college education (preferred)
• Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to accurately discern colors (required)
• Ability to stand for extended periods while operating machinery
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (paper reams, vinyl rolls, substrate sheets)
• High manual dexterity for precise cutting, weeding, and mounting tasks
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills (required)
• Aptitude to get things done with little supervision
• Ability to work in a team environment, under pressure with tight deadlines

Other

• Pay range $18-$22 depending on experience
• References to be made available upon request
• Background check/drug testing may be required prior to hiring
• AlphaGraphics centers (locations) are independently owned and operated. The posted positions are offered by individual franchisees who interview, hire, manage and pay the employees hired for positions in a specific local location (center) through their specific business.