Sign Production Specialist / Graphic Designer

FASTSIGNS Parker/Castle Rock; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Vacation and Holiday

Performance Bonus

Ongoing Training Opportunities

Job summary

FASTSIGNS Parker/Castle Rock is hiring a full-time Sign Production Specialist / Graphic Designer to join our team in Whittier, CA. You will follow layouts to apply computer-cut vinyl or full-color graphics to substrates.

Responsibilities include substrate prep, vinyl weeding, printer operation, and quality checks to ensure accurate outputs. The role also blends design tasks, layout creation, and logo management. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years' experience and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Experience in sign production or graphic design is preferred.
• Ability to follow layouts and apply vinyl/graphics accurately.
• Capability to prepare surfaces and perform finishing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Graphic application: follow layouts to apply vinyl or full-color graphics to substrates.
• Substrate preparation: cut, paint, laminate, and clean surfaces for vinyl.
• Vinyl weeding: remove excess vinyl and adjust for sizes and complexities.
• Printer operation: operate and maintain printers.
• Quality assurance: perform pre- and post-production checks and proof for errors.
• Finishing: laminate and mount printed materials as needed.
• Inventory management: report stock levels and reorder needs.

Skills

Graphic design

Sign production

Vinyl application

Printer operation

Quality checks

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

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.