Graphic Designer

FASTSIGNS - Laurel, MD

Full-time - Entry Level

Laurel, MD

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

FASTSIGNS #132001 is hiring for a Full-time Graphic Designer to join our team! The position involves creating computer-generated full-color graphics and/or vinyl output that can be printed and mounted to a substrate or weeded, cut and applied. The Graphic Designer will complete or modify designs from customer drawings, files, or exact output of customer-provided design for output to media. Responsibilities also include determining size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, selecting style and size of type, and arranging layout based upon available space, aesthetic design, and production requirements. The designer will inspect jobs for accuracy before sending them to output, ensuring correct material is used for each job and output device settings are accurate. Additionally, maintaining a customer logo library and converting graphic files is part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Create computer-generated full-color graphics and/or vinyl output that can be printed and mounted to a substrate or weeded, cut and applied.
• Complete or modify designs from customer drawings, files, or exact output of customer-provided design for output to media.
• Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, select style and size of type, and arrange layout based upon available space, aesthetic design, and production requirements.
• Inspect jobs for accuracy before sending them to output. Ensure correct material is used for each job and output device settings are accurate.
• Maintain customer logo library; convert graphic files.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of graphic design experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator.
• Ability to prioritize jobs, multi-task, and work autonomously.
• Determine the best output method based on the customer's needs.
• Sit and view a computer screen for long periods (4 hours or more).
• Ability to work under pressure to output high volume, high-quality work.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Vacation and Holiday
• Performance Bonus
• Ongoing Training Opportunities
• 2 weeks paid training in Dallas Texas