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KeyStaff is hiring: Graphic Designer in West Palm Beach

KeyStaff · West Palm Beach, FL, USA ·

Pay:
$22.00/hr
Job type:
Freelance

Job Description

Job Description
  • Job Title: Graphic Designer
  • Location: West Palm Beach, FL 33409
  • Pay Rate: $22.00/hr | Full-Time | On-Site
  • Schedule: M-F 8am until 5pm
Position Summary
We are seeking a Graphic Designer with strong technical expertise, production awareness, and a commitment to quality. The ideal candidate will bring professional experience in graphic design, printing, and signage production, along with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. This role is essential to ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality output for our customers.

Qualifications
  • Minimum 2 years of professional Graphic Design experience (required)
  • 1 year of printing industry experience (preferred)
  • Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, Flexi
  • Experience in sign production or visual advertising (preferred)
  • Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
  • Stable work history and strong work ethic
  • Ability to lift 15–20 lbs and perform physical production tasks
  • Reliable transportation or willingness to relocate prior to start date
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments
  • Must have experience working for a company (not solely freelance)
  • Positive, adaptable, and willing to learn new processes

Key Responsibilities
  • Graphic Production Design: Prepare and design artwork for 10–30 jobs per day, ensuring accuracy and adherence to production standards.
  • Software Expertise: Utilize Flexi, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop to create print-ready files.
  • Job Setup & Execution: Complete job preparation, material setup, and production coordination.
  • Cross-Department Collaboration: Participate in daily production meetings and maintain clear communication with Customer Service Representatives and production staff.
  • Production Support: Assist with loading materials (15–20 lbs), organizing workflow, and ensuring timely job completion.
  • Record Management: Update job records, production notes, and project status throughout the day.
  • Task Prioritization: Reassess workload based on CSR direction and production needs.

Education
  • Degree in Graphic Design preferred
  • Master’s degree candidates may be overqualified for the role’s daily task structure

Work Environment & Expectations
  • Professional, team-oriented production environment
  • Daily morning production meetings
  • Production workflow begins by 9:00–9:30 AM
  • Job preparation, material setup, and execution throughout the day
  • Midday reassessment of priorities with CSR
  • Continuous record updating and production output management
  • Commitment to punctuality, reliability, and consistent performance
Compensation & Growth
  • Hourly rate: $22.00/hr
  • Opportunities for raises and productivity-based bonuses based on performance, output, and reliability

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