Graphic Designer/Production Specialist

FastSigns of Ottawa

  • Ottawa, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
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 SpecialistAs a Graphic Designer/Production Specialist, you will have a dual role working primarily in the computer room and production room. In the computer room, you will be responsible for creating computer-generated vinyl or laser cut and/or full-color graphics output that can be weeded, cut, and applied or printed and mounted to a substrate. In the production room, you will be coordinating and in instances leading/assisting production personnel on 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. Your primary job will be Graphic Design and graphic production, while production being a secondary role to be filled as required. 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, printer, router or laser
  • Operate and maintain printers, plotters, laminators and laser machines.
  • Provide 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 per-determined substrate or medium
  • Prepares substrates for application
  • Performs finishing operations such as laminating, encapsulating, and/or mounting of printed pieces
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, Lightburn Software
  • Strong PC and/or 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

FastSigns of Ottawa