Graphics Designer - Rockford, United States - Valley Expo & Displays

Description

A designer produces visual solutions to the communication needs of clients using a mix of creative skills and commercial awareness.

Designers need imaginative flair, awareness of current trends in the visual arts, an understanding of material costs, time limits, and mechanical aptitude - all of which can impact the design in the way of look, production, and overall execution of effectiveness.

• Meeting with the Account Executive Manager daily to discuss work in the graphics department and bring up any questions or issues.
• Scheduling work in the Graphics Department.
• Delegate work to those placed under your lead.
• Interaction with Client Services and Warehouse Production staff.
• Create new graphic files per the clients provided specifications.
• Provide input for any possible improvement to software or hardware in the graphics department.
• Work with outside vendors to provide their services to the Company in the most efficient and costeffective manner.
• Ensure that the output of graphics from the large format printers meet expectations as required.
• Purchase and maintain sufficient inventory levels of all material for the department as required.
• Continually look for ways to improve the department and processes.
• Maintain a standard method of filing files for easy retrieval and future reference.
• Maintain an optimally functional work station for the needs of the department.
• Work under the direction of work orders from Client Service and Sales staff as requested.
• Meet all deadlines as determined by business needs.
• Maintain a scheduling mechanism listing status of all current and future jobs.
• Prepare all graphics for shipment, and load as necessary.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
• Be reasonably available to contribute to graphic needs required outside of normal business hours.
• Daily job duties could include designing graphics, designing Sales Websites, proofing graphics, creating floorplans, prepping files for print, and printing/finishing graphics.
• Inventory Expo show equipment before it leaves and upon return to insure

• Assist with expo and display show sets onsite as directed by Manager.
• Maintain Social Media posts on a regular basis.
• Creation of detail prints, drafting prints, and floor plans
• Working with others reviewing design needs: graphic needs, clarification to display builders / Project Manager in conjunction with detail prints, Graphics Department interaction, Sales Staff and Client interaction
• Produce renderings for client presentations
• Design ideas, thumbnails, rough sketches, and research

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient with computer software programs such as: A reasonable CAD / rendering software (such as Vectorworks / Renderworks, Auto CAD, Solidworks, etc.), MacOS, Adobe Creative Cloud/Suite, Microsoft Office, Web Design, networking and experience with large format graphic output equipment and finishing procedures.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft office programs.
• Proficient in spelling, punctuation, grammar, basic math skills
• Think critically and creatively to problem solve.
• Excellent judgment
• Organizational skills
• Handle confidential/sensitive information with discretion
• Knowledge of Tradeshow I&D, Exhibitor Kits, and an understanding of general tradeshow rules and regulations
• Good time management must be able to work to meet critical deadlines
• Knowledge of the use of standard office equipment
• Ability to be independent/ reliable/good work ethic/ team player
• Knowledge of rendering, design and visual problem solving. Exhibit design experience is a necessity

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed