Production Designer & Engraving Technician
ICON Trophies & Designs, Shiloh, IL, United States
ICON Trophies & Designs is hiring a
Production Designer & Engraving Technician
to join our production team.
This is
not a traditional graphic design role .
This position combines:
hands‑on production
machine operation
You will take customer orders from design → production → finished product.
We produce awards, plaques, signage, apparel, and promotional products for schools, businesses, and organizations across the Metro East region.
What This Role Is
Enjoys working with their hands and computers.
Likes structured, repeatable work.
Takes pride in accuracy and quality.
Is interested in machines and how things are made.
What This Role Is NOT
Branding work
Marketing design
Full creative freedom
Responsibilities Artwork & File Preparation:
Create and edit artwork for plaques, awards, and signage.
Prepare files for laser engraving and UV printing.
Layout name lists and production files.
Ensure all files are production-ready before manufacturing.
Production Equipment Operation:
Operate laser engraving machines.
Operate UV flatbed printer.
Prepare materials and fixtures.
Monitor jobs for accuracy and quality.
Production Workflow:
Manage and execute daily production jobs.
Follow structured production processes.
Prioritize work based on due dates.
Coordinate with front office on job status.
Quality Control:
Inspect finished products for accuracy.
Verify spelling, layout, and alignment.
Ensure finished products meet company standards.
Qualifications Required:
Experience with CorelDRAW or Adobe Illustrator.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to follow structured processes.
Ability to manage multiple jobs.
Preferred:
Sign shop or print shop experience.
Engraving or awards production experience.
Experience with production equipment.
Compensation $20 – $24 per hour based on experience.
Work Environment This role is a mix of:
Computer-based design work.
Hands‑on production work.
Machine operation.
You will be on your feet at times and working directly with equipment.
What We’re Looking For
Reliable and consistent.
Detail-oriented.
Comfortable with both design and hands‑on work.
Interested in learning machines and production.
Why ICON ICON is a growing production company with a strong base of repeat customers.
Quality.
Fast turnaround.
Long-term customer relationships.
This role has strong growth potential as the company expands.
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Production Designer & Engraving Technician
to join our production team.
This is
not a traditional graphic design role .
This position combines:
hands‑on production
machine operation
You will take customer orders from design → production → finished product.
We produce awards, plaques, signage, apparel, and promotional products for schools, businesses, and organizations across the Metro East region.
What This Role Is
Enjoys working with their hands and computers.
Likes structured, repeatable work.
Takes pride in accuracy and quality.
Is interested in machines and how things are made.
What This Role Is NOT
Branding work
Marketing design
Full creative freedom
Responsibilities Artwork & File Preparation:
Create and edit artwork for plaques, awards, and signage.
Prepare files for laser engraving and UV printing.
Layout name lists and production files.
Ensure all files are production-ready before manufacturing.
Production Equipment Operation:
Operate laser engraving machines.
Operate UV flatbed printer.
Prepare materials and fixtures.
Monitor jobs for accuracy and quality.
Production Workflow:
Manage and execute daily production jobs.
Follow structured production processes.
Prioritize work based on due dates.
Coordinate with front office on job status.
Quality Control:
Inspect finished products for accuracy.
Verify spelling, layout, and alignment.
Ensure finished products meet company standards.
Qualifications Required:
Experience with CorelDRAW or Adobe Illustrator.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to follow structured processes.
Ability to manage multiple jobs.
Preferred:
Sign shop or print shop experience.
Engraving or awards production experience.
Experience with production equipment.
Compensation $20 – $24 per hour based on experience.
Work Environment This role is a mix of:
Computer-based design work.
Hands‑on production work.
Machine operation.
You will be on your feet at times and working directly with equipment.
What We’re Looking For
Reliable and consistent.
Detail-oriented.
Comfortable with both design and hands‑on work.
Interested in learning machines and production.
Why ICON ICON is a growing production company with a strong base of repeat customers.
Quality.
Fast turnaround.
Long-term customer relationships.
This role has strong growth potential as the company expands.
#J-18808-Ljbffr