Graphic Designer

$33,280 - $41,600/Yr

Fastsigns - St. Cloud, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

St. Cloud, MN

Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works)

About the position

FASTSIGNS is seeking a Full-time Graphic Designer to join our dynamic team in Saint Cloud, MN. This role is perfect for individuals who are passionate about design, marketing, and branding, and are looking for a workplace that fosters a positive team culture, continuous learning, and opportunities for career advancement. As a Graphic Designer at FASTSIGNS, you will be immersed in the ever-evolving Sign Industry, where each day presents unique challenges and opportunities to showcase your creativity and skills. In this position, you will be responsible for creating computer-generated full-color graphics and vinyl outputs that can be printed and mounted to various substrates. You will work closely with customer drawings and files to complete or modify designs, ensuring that the final output meets the highest standards of quality and accuracy. Your role will also involve determining the size and arrangement of illustrative materials and copy, selecting appropriate styles and sizes of type, and arranging layouts based on available space and production requirements. Attention to detail is crucial, as you will need to inspect jobs for accuracy before sending them to output, ensuring that the correct materials and device settings are used for each project. Additionally, you will maintain a customer logo library and convert graphic files as needed. This position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work autonomously while managing multiple tasks effectively. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy collaborating with others to find creative solutions, this role is an excellent fit for you.

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, ensuring 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
• Ability to 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
• Positive Team Culture
• Ongoing Training Opportunities