Graphic Designer & Sign Production Specialist at FASTSIGNS® in TX-Richmond-77407

Job description

• FASTSIGNS is seeking a talented and motivated Graphic Designer & Sign Production Specialist to join our team. This position combines creative graphic design with hands-on sign production and finishing. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, creative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.
• The Graphic Designer & Sign Production Specialist will work with customer-provided artwork and specifications to create, modify, prepare, print, and produce high-quality graphics, signage, and visual communication materials. This role requires both strong computer graphic skills and the ability to perform hands-on production tasks.
• The ideal candidate enjoys both creative computer-based design and hands-on production work. You should take pride in producing high-quality work, have excellent attention to detail, be comfortable managing multiple projects, and be willing to jump in wherever needed to help the production team succeed.
• If you are creative, dependable, detail-oriented, and enjoy seeing your designs transformed into high-quality signs and graphics, we would love to hear from you.
• 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!

Responsibilities

• Graphic Design & Pre-Production
• Create computer-generated, full-color graphics and vinyl output for printing, mounting, cutting, weeding, and application.
• Create or modify designs based on customer drawings, files, specifications, or customer-provided artwork.
• Determine the appropriate size, layout, typography, and arrangement of graphics and copy based on available space, aesthetic requirements, and production specifications.
• Determine the best production and output method based on the customer's needs and project requirements.
• Inspect artwork and jobs for accuracy before sending them to production or output.
• Ensure the correct materials are selected and that printer and output-device settings are properly configured.
• Maintain the customer logo and artwork library and convert graphic files as needed.
• Accurately read and interpret Work Orders and proof projects for errors or quality issues before and after production.
• Sign Production & Finishing
• Operate and maintain digital printers and other production equipment.
• Follow layouts to accurately place computer-cut vinyl or full-color graphics onto predetermined substrates or media.
• Weed excess vinyl from computer-cut images using appropriate techniques based on the size, type, and complexity of the graphics.
• Prepare substrates for vinyl application, including cutting, painting, laminating, cleaning, and other preparation tasks.
• Apply vinyl lettering and graphics to a variety of substrates and surfaces.
• Perform finishing operations, including laminating, mounting, trimming, and preparing printed materials for delivery or installation.
• Perform quality-control checks throughout the production process to ensure finished products meet customer and company standards.
• Monitor inventory levels and report materials and supplies that need to be reordered to the Center Manager, Production Manager, or Franchisee.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production and storage area.
• Clean and properly maintain production equipment and work areas.
• Follow all company safety and production procedures.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of graphic design and/or sign production experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator required; experience with other Adobe Creative Suite programs is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Ability to prioritize multiple jobs, multitask, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate printers, laminators, and light power equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret Work Orders and production specifications.
• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods, including 4 hours or more.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, including 4 hours or more.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds.
• Ability to bend, lean over a waist-high worktable, and perform repetitive back-and-forth hand motions when applying vinyl and graphics.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn new equipment, software, production techniques, and processes.

Skills

Required

• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Performance Bonus
• Ongoing Training Opportunities
• Compensation: $15.00 - $22.00 per hour