Design Technician

About the role

The on-site position supports assisting the development and production of display concepts from initial design through finished prototype. The role combines graphic aptitude and basic structural design support with digital production responsibilities, including assessing and developing print-ready artwork, operating digital printing and CAD cutting equipment, managing material inventory, creating assembly instructions, and preparing samples for shipment. The foundational objective of the position is to maximize the utilization of digital assets across both the Rochester and Milwaukee facilities, while expanding production capacity in Rochester and strengthening design capacity in Milwaukee.

Responsibilities

• Digital Sample Support
• Digital Print Production: Proficiency in operation of digital print equipment and preparing files; perform daily maintenance on the digital press.
• CAD and Structural Design: Ability to interpret and work with CAD files related to artwork; printing/cutting digital samples, adjusting as necessary, and creating basic shipping cartons.
• CAD Cutting Table Operation: Ability to operate the cutting table for production of white prototypes, cartons, and digitally printed samples; perform periodic maintenance on the CAD cutting table.
• Prototyping and Assembly: Basic skill to sub-assemble or fully assemble physical prototypes inclusive of applying tape, associated hardware, packing and shipping the samples; manage material stock inventory (material variety, size, and replenishment orders).
• Graphic and Structural Design Support
  • Adobe Creative Suite: Strong working knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat.
  • Graphic Production Design: Ability to assess, develop accurate print-ready artwork, including file preparation, preflight, basic color management, and recommended adjustments.
  • Graphic and Structural Design: Ability to integrate art assets with CAD die-lines and adjust as necessary.
  • Problem Solving and Attention to Detail: Technical proficiency to identify issues related to the integration of art and die-lines and offer practical solutions.
  • Organization and Collaboration: Ability to manage multiple projects and adjust priorities within schedule and communicate effectively with sales, design, project management, prepress and production teams.
  • Technical Documentation: Ability to develop clear, accurate instruction sheets using CADs, artwork, images, diagrams and concise written directions.
  • Support Structural Design with art assets and file conversion.
  • Knowledge of overall print capabilities both digital and offset.
  • Develop competency in company's management system software.