Graphic Designer / Production Specialist

$41,600 - $52,000/Yr

Fastsigns - Nashville, TN

Full-time

Nashville, TN

Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works)

About the position

The Graphic Designer / Production Specialist role is a full-time position based in Nashville, TN, focused on creating and assembling high-quality graphics and signs. The position involves a dual role, where the candidate will work in both the computer room and production room, ensuring the accuracy and quality of graphic outputs and physical sign constructions. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, creative, and thrives in a fast-paced environment, contributing to teamwork and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Works with co-workers and customers with file transfers, FTP access, photo library options, online proofs, etc.
• Inspects jobs for accuracy before sending them to the plotter or printer.
• Provides proofs as necessary.
• Maintains accurate electronic and paper record of File Storage and Disks.
• Follows a layout to place computer-generated vinyl or full-color graphic images on a pre-determined substrate or medium.
• Prepares substrates for application.
• Performs finishing operations such as laminating, encapsulating, and/or mounting of printed pieces.
• Installs signs when necessary.
• Performs other duties as needed, such as answering the phone, helping at the front counter, consulting with customers, etc.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; advanced education degree preferred.
• Experience as a graphic designer, sign-related computer operator, or in desktop publishing required, including an advanced level of experience using Adobe applications.
• Strong PC and Mac skills and internet, publishing software, and sign production software skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic math skills (adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers and fractions and converting fractions to decimals and vice versa).
• Able to work well under pressure to output high volume, high-quality work.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Able to lift 50 or more pounds.
• Must have the flexibility to lean over a waist-high table and use back forth hand motions to apply vinyl letters and graphics to a substrate.
• Able to use light power equipment.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Paid holidays
• Vision insurance