Production Graphic Designer

About the role

We are a fun family-owned creative company working with businesses and organizations to help them grow through creative design, branding, and marketing. We create strategic messages to communicate the brand in all forms of imprinted, printed, materials, signs, and vehicle designs. We have the latest in design and production technologies and are involved in all aspects of the creative print business.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify full-color graphic designs for commercial print and signage.
• Prepare customer-supplied artwork for accurate print production.
• Determine appropriate print methods, materials, and production processes based on project requirements.
• Interpret work orders and estimate appropriate production and design time.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Communicate with customers and team members regarding artwork, proofs, and file preparation.
• Design layouts including typography, imagery, and spacing to meet both aesthetic and production standards.
• Prepare final print-ready files according to job specifications.
• Review jobs for quality, accuracy, and correct material selection prior to production.
• Send jobs to equipment for production, set up run specifications, and load paper.
• Generate and manage customer proofs when required.
• Absorb and monitor production output to ensure quality standards are met.
• Follow company procedures, workflow standards, and quality control policies.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat)
• Strong understanding of print production, file setup, and color management
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and customers
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Microsoft Excel experience is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive Pay (Based on Experience)
• Paid Vacation and Company Holidays
• Ongoing Professional Training and Skill Development
• Stable, Established Company with a Supportive Team Environment
• Opportunity to Work on a Wide Variety of Creative Print and Sign Projects