Graphic Designer & Print Production

UPS - Lawrenceville, GA

Full-time - Entry Level

Lawrenceville, GA

Couriers and Messengers

About the position

The Graphic Designer at The UPS Store is a pivotal role responsible for managing customer graphics orders and assisting with volume copying. This position requires a blend of creative conceptualization, strong design skills, and technical expertise. The ideal candidate must be highly collaborative, demonstrating strengths in graphic design, project management, and effective communication. The Graphic Designer will work closely with customers to understand their needs and deliver high-quality graphic solutions that meet their specifications. In this role, the Graphic Designer will prepare and assemble images, illustrative materials, and copy, managing the layout for publication. They will develop creative concepts and build graphic solutions tailored to customer requirements. The position also involves completing pre-press setups using Adobe-based platforms such as Acrobat, InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop for both Mac and PC environments. Effective communication with customers is essential, as is the ability to maintain accurate customer files based on production workflow. The Graphic Designer will produce, design, proof, and update materials for various customer projects, ensuring that all work adheres to the highest standards of quality. They will be a critical team player in the production process, consistently following up on production activities through various communication methods, including telephone and email. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, energetic, and driven to succeed in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and assembles images and illustrative material and copy and manages layout for publication
• Develops creative concepts and builds graphic solutions for customers
• Prepares/completes the creative concepts, graphic design, pre-press work, and technical specifications necessary to complete projects
• Completes pre-press set up in Adobe based platforms (Acrobat, InDesign, Pagemaker, Illustrator, Photoshop) for both Mac and PC
• Communicates effectively with customers
• Develops and maintains accurate customer files based on production work flow
• Produces/designs, proofs, and updates materials for customer projects
• Develops as a team player and is critical to the production process
• Consistently follows up on production activity using various communication methods (telephone, email, etc.)

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in visual communication, graphic design, or a related field preferred
• Two years of experience in graphic design or the print industry
• Strong computer and internet skills (multiple platforms)
• Expertise with Adobe based platforms (Acrobat, InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop)
• Able to manage and optimize workload, prioritize multiple projects, and streamline the production flow
• Must demonstrate extreme attention to detail in design work
• Skilled in copyediting/proofreading and desktop publishing
• Must be an energetic self-starter who is driven to succeed
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Neat, clean, and professional appearance

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Health coverage