Graphic Designer / Production Specialist - FASTSIGNS® of Washington, DC

Are you highly motivated, detail-oriented, and creative? Are you up for a challenge, eager to learn, and looking to join an established and fast-growing company? If so, we’re looking for talented and inspired candidates who are focused on teamwork, task completion, and customer satisfaction. If you are looking for a rewarding career, not just another job, then come join our team as a Graphic Designer / Production Specialist!

As a Graphic Designer / Production Specialist, you will have a dual role working on design/production workstations and production machines. On the design/production workstations, you will be responsible for creating computer-generated files for vinyl and/or full color graphics output that can be weeded, cut, and applied or printed and mounted to a substrate. On the production machines, you will be responsible for all aspects of the physical construction and assembling of signs from computer-cut vinyl and wide format full-color printouts, which includes proofreading and conducting quality assurance to ensure the accuracy of signs. The ideal candidate is a creative, self-motivated team player who can work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and who is determined to make every project his or her absolute best. 

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 records 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
• Operate company vehicles as needed (with a valid Driver's License)
• Installs signs when necessary
• Performs other duties as needed, such as answering the phone, helping at the front counter, consulting with customers, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS            

• 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