Graphic Designer Wide Format Printing

$30,000 - $35,000/Yr

Unclassified - Cleveland, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

Cleveland, OH

About the position

As a Graphic Designer specializing in Wide Format Printing at FASTSIGNS, you will play a crucial role in our creative services team, contributing to the production of a diverse range of printing and marketing solutions. Our offerings include signs, banners, window films, wall and floor graphics, and installations, all designed to meet the unique needs of our clients. We pride ourselves on being 'More Than Fast. More Than Signs.' and are looking for a talented graphic design artist with pre-press and signage experience to join our team. This position is full-time, with a focus on delivering high-quality designs and ensuring that every project meets our standards of excellence. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing comprehensive layouts, mockups, proofs, and copy for print reproduction based on client instructions relayed through our sales team. You will also perform logo modifications and source high-quality digital files, ensuring that all files are prepared correctly with necessary elements such as bleeds, crop marks, and die-lines. Attention to detail is paramount, as you will inspect all jobs for accuracy and quality before they are sent for production. Additionally, you will assist the production team as needed, contributing to a collaborative and efficient work environment. We offer a supportive workplace with great working hours from Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm, and provide benefits such as paid vacation and holidays, partial medical, vision, and dental insurance, as well as monthly bonuses for achieving team goals. If you are a detail-oriented individual with a passion for graphic design and print production, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Prepares comprehensive layouts, mockups, proofs and copy for print reproduction according to instructions from clients through the sales team.
• Performs logo modification and sources high-quality digital files.
• Prepares files, including adding bleeds, crop marks, die-lines, hole locations, and other finishing file layers as required, archiving files upon completion for future use.
• Inspects all jobs for accuracy and quality before sending them to be produced.
• Assists the production team on an as-needed basis.

Requirements

• Associates or bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in graphic design / print production.
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop.
• Knowledge of a variety of graphics programs and output devices such as vinyl plotters, large-format printers, laser engravers and CNC routers.
• Good math and proof-reading skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptionally detail-oriented to ensure every part of a project comes out correctly the first time.

Nice-to-haves

• Sign making or print production: 2 years (Preferred)
• Adobe Illustrator: 2 years (Preferred)
• Graphic Design: 2 years (Preferred)

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Monthly Bonuses for achieving team goals