Sign Production/graphic Design - Glendale, United States - Fastsigns

Fastsigns

Verified Company

Glendale, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Sign Production and Graphic Design

This position will have two roles and is an excellent opportunity for production team members to enter and gain experience as a graphic designer.

Basic understanding and education in Adobe Creative Suites are required, however training and direction will be provided by the Senior Graphic Designer.

Production/Sign Maker:

RESPONSIBILITIES

Operate and maintain all printing equipment including large format printer, latex printer, plotter, laminator, and RIP software; using proper fit, settings and feeding of materials.
Follow a layout to place computergenerated vinyl or full color graphic

image(s) on a predetermined substrate or medium.

Weed excess vinyl from computer cut images using various weeding techniques depending on size, type of vinyl and complexity of image.
Perform quality assurance measures pre

- and post-construction by accurately reading and interpreting a Work Order and then proofing for errors or unacceptable standards (bubbles, ragged edges, loose seams).

Perform finishing operations such as laminating or mounting of printed pieces.
Report inventory levels and stock to be reordered to the manager.

Graphic Designer:

The Graphic Designer position creates art /graphics that can be provided to customer in form of a proof for approval and then output to production / sign makers.

This involves various levels of creativity, including original design work, design modifications based on a customer drawing, the refinement of graphic files provided by the customer, and precise reproduction of a customer-provided design.

An understanding of substrates (materials) and methods of printing will be trained.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Read and correctly interpret Work Orders; design signs according to written instructions.
Inspect art/jobs for accuracy before sending them to production.
Logo design, maintenance and sourcing: scanning, editing, and converting graphic files provided by customer.
Image sourcing: locate photos, understand copyright laws, have knowledge of resources for purchased stock images, and understand resolution options and optimal enlargement specifications from image vendors and image originals.
Provide proofs as necessary for customer approval.

Pay:
$ $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits: