Graphic Designer and Sign Production Specialist

FASTSIGNS #430701

Graphic Designer and Sign Production Specialist

Portsmouth, NH
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    FASTSIGNS is hiring for a Full-time Graphic Designer and Sign Production Specialist to join our team!

    Does the idea of seeing your work as you’re driving to work seem rewarding and exciting?

    Do you have great respect for brand standards and take pride in craftsmanship and excellence?

    Are you an independent worker that thrives on pushing your skills and experience to new heights?

    Benefits/Perks:

    Competitive Pay

    Paid Vacation and Holidays

    2 weeks all expenses paid training in Dallas, TX

    Performance Bonus

    Ongoing Training Opportunities

    We are looking for a Graphic Designer and Sign Production Specialist who possesses the maturity, passion, and energy to collaborate with others on the team. We need someone who can see beyond what is presented and design something that excites and inspires but can appreciate there is also a place for simple, clean, and eye-catching.

    A Successful FASTSIGNS Graphic Designer and Sign Production Specialist Will:

    Graphic Design Functions

    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

    Sign Production Specialist Functions

    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 and Experience for FASTSIGNS Graphic Designer and Sign Production Specialist:

    1-2 years of graphic design experience required

    1-2 years in sign production preferred

    High School diploma or equivalent

    Proficient in Adobe Illustrator

    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

    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

    Compensation Targe: 20.00 to 25.00 / per hour + benefits + PTO

    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!

    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.