Design PrePress and Print Production Specialist

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Free uniforms
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development

About FASTSIGNS Oakland

FASTSIGNS Oakland is a leading visual communications company that specializes in innovative signage and graphics solutions. With cutting-edge custom fabrication capabilities, FASTSIGNS offers a wide range of products and services to individuals, small business, and institutional clients. Our specialties include wall, window and vehicle graphics, dimensional letters and logos, tactile ADA signage, wayfinding solutions and event signage.

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About The Position

This is a full time (40 hours per week) in-office position. As a Graphic Design Pre-Press Specialist, your primary responsibilities will be to prepare layouts and digital proofs for client projects, and to create production files for output on a variety of specialized equipment. You will work closely with our sales team to provide effective visual solutions based on customer needs, and will collaborate with our fabrication team to plan output. The ideal candidate is methodical, efficient and has an eye for good design. They thrive in a collaborative atmosphere, are energized by a fast-paced, deadline driven environment, and have a strong interest in learning more about the custom signage industry.

Responsibilities

Work fluently and precisely in Adobe Illustrator to create all digital files necessary for conceptualizing, proofing and fabricating a project, which may include scale mockups, permit drawings, construction submittals, color tests, specialized print and cut files or logo/graphic recreation.
Assist sales team during the quoting process by evaluating customer files and creating mockups.
Work from a wide range of starting points, including previous projects, written descriptions, mockups, sketches, and reference photos to generate polished, effective layouts that answer the customer’s visual communication goals.
Create or adjust layouts to follow precise guidelines such as customer brand standards, existing sign programs, ADA regulations and building code requirements.
Prepare accurate production files for optimized output based on machine requirements and limitations.
Work fluently with various file formats provided by the customer, font files and stock photos.
Follow naming, organizational and archiving standards to ensure that digital assets for all in-house and client projects are stored correctly in Google Drive.
Balance creativity with efficiency.

Other Responsibilities

Assist with light production work such as preparing vinyl graphics, grommeting banners, applying tape, punching holes.
Occasionally assist walk-in customers (order pickups, general inquiries).

Ideal Qualifications

2-3 years of graphic design and/or pre-press experience
High School diploma or equivalent
Advanced in Adobe Illustrator (Required)
Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Acrobat (Required)
Proficient with Google Workspace (Google Drive, Sheets, Docs)
Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Comfortable with Mac platform (Required)
Prior experience with preparing files for professional print/physical output, including understanding of Pantone color system and color correction/matching
Ability to independently track and prioritize simultaneous projects
Sit and view a computer screen for long periods (6 hours or more)
Ability to work under pressure to output high volume, high-quality work
Very strong communication and interpersonal skills
Able to effectively and efficiently organize, prioritize, and manage client files
Able to lift 25 or more pounds
Must have the flexibility to lean over a waist-high table and use back-forth hand motions to produce graphics

Compensation: $52,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year

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This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to FASTSIGNS Corporate.

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