Sign Production Specialist / Graphic Designer

FASTSIGNS #69908; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Sign Production Specialist / Graphic Designer at a leading company specializing in sign production. The role involves applying graphics to substrates, managing designs, and ensuring quality output. Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of experience and a passion for problem-solving in the sign industry, with opportunities for ongoing training and development.

Benefits

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Training & development

Paid Vacation and Holiday

Ongoing Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in sign production or graphic design preferred.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time (4 hours or more).
• Ability to lift 50 or more pounds.

Responsibilities

• Follow layouts to apply computer-cut vinyl or full-color graphics to substrates.
• Design and produce full-color graphics or vinyl products.
• Conduct pre- and post-production quality checks.

Skills

Graphic Application

Substrate Preparation

Vinyl Weeding

Printer Operation

Quality Assurance

Inventory Management

Storage Maintenance

Design Layouts

Quality Control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Training & development

FASTSIGNS #69908 is hiring for a full-time Sign Production Specialist / Graphic Designer to join our team!

Benefits/Perks:

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

A Successful FASTSIGNS Sign Production Specialist Will:

PRODUCTION:

• Graphic Application: Follow layouts to apply computer-cut vinyl or full-color graphics to specified substrates.
• Substrate Preparation: Prepare surfaces for vinyl application by cutting, painting, laminating, and cleaning.
• Vinyl Weeding: Remove excess vinyl from cut images, adjusting techniques for different sizes, types, and complexities.
• Printer Operation: Operate and maintain printers.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct pre- and post-production quality checks by interpreting work orders and proofing for errors.
• Finishing: Laminate and mount printed materials as needed.
• Inventory Management: Report inventory levels and reorder needs to the manager.
• Storage Maintenance: Clean and upkeep storage areas.

GRAPHIC DESIGN:

• Create Graphics and Outputs: Design and produce full-color graphics or vinyl products that can be printed, mounted, or applied to substrates.
• Complete/Modify Designs: Work with customer drawings and files to complete or modify designs for media output.
• Design Layouts: Arrange the size and position of images and text, choose styles and fonts, and create layouts based on space, design aesthetics, and production needs.
• Quality Control: Verify job accuracy before output. Ensure material and device settings are correct for each job.
• Manage Logo Library: Maintain and convert customer logo files as needed.

Ideal Qualifications for FASTSIGNS Sign Production Specialist / Graphic Designer:

• 1-2 years of experience in sign production or graphic design preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to stand for long periods of time (4 hours or more)
• 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
• Ability to work under pressure to output high volume, high-quality work
• Ability to use light power equipment
  
  

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. Apply today!