Sign Production Specialist / Graphic Designer

FASTSIGNS of West Metro, MN; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Vacation and Holiday

Performance Bonus

Ongoing Training Opportunities

Job summary

FASTSIGNS is hiring a full-time Sign Production Specialist / Graphic Designer. You will apply vinyl graphics, prepare substrates, weed vinyl, operate printers, and ensure quality through checks.

Responsibilities include finishing, inventory reporting, and maintaining storage areas. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in sign production or graphic design, a high school diploma, and physical ability to stand long hours, lift 50+ pounds, and work under pressure to deliver high-volume, high-quality

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Sign production

Graphic design

Vinyl installation

Printer operation

Quality control

Education

High school diploma

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

Production

A Successful FASTSIGNS Sign Production Specialist Will:

• 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.

Compensation: $18.00 - $25.00 per month

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.

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.