Sign Shop Production Assistant Graphic Designer Job at Image360 DTC in Centennia

Overview Create, design, and refine print-ready graphic designs electronically, spanning from single-color to intricate four-color projects. Craft layouts and artwork based on precise client specifications and requirements. Proficiently navigate various visual software platforms, including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and PDF, leveraging knowledge of graphic fundamentals and layout principles. Conduct pre-press file preparations to ensure optimal file quality for designated digital devices. Additionally, contribute to the production of signs and graphic projects, operating equipment for vinyl plotting, wide-format printing, and laminating tasks. On average, you will spend 50% of your day in a production role. Responsibilities Create beautiful visual images that accurately capture the client’s concept Create and design graphics, illustrations, sketches, and layouts for digital or print platforms Collaborate with customers and sales team members Proficiently create images and work within a wide range of media and graphic design software programs Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy and production requirements Identify, match, and select colors, fonts, images, and layouts Ensure projects are completed in a timely manner and can be produced into a quality product Advise best practices and optimizations throughout design projects Establish creative direction for the company within brand guidelines Manage multiple projects within design specifications and budget restrictions Determine complimentary products and messaging for graphic design pieces Provide proofs, correct for errors, adjust design per client’s specifications/request Implement feedback and changes Enhance knowledge and skills through continual learning and expanding knowledge and proficiency with design programs, graphic design, and print Communicate verbally or in writing instructions/information necessary to produce a successful end product Review production layout(s) as needed, collaborate on improvements Log and record projects Be a key player in production, including machine operation, building displays, vinyl finishing, etc. Maintain a clean and orderly workspace Qualifications Two years of graphic design Sign Shop, Print experience Required Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat Professional, Flexisign Proficient in MS Office Suite Expertise in Onyx RIP operation is a huge bonus Expertise in color management concepts and procedures Compensation Compensation: $21 - $23 hourly #J-18808-Ljbffr