Graphic Designer & Production Specialist
Position Summary
The Graphic Designer & Production Specialist is responsible for designing, preparing, producing, and finishing high-quality large-format graphics for a wide variety of customer applications, including vehicle wraps, signs, banners, wall graphics and trade show displays.
This role combines graphic design, customer communication, prepress file preparation, and hands-on production. The ideal candidate is creative, detail-oriented, customer-focused, and comfortable operating large-format printing and finishing equipment.
Key Responsibilities
Graphic Design & Customer Service
- Create custom graphic designs for vehicle wraps, fleet graphics, signs, banners, wall murals, and other large-format applications.
- Work directly with customers to understand project goals and provide creative solutions.
- Prepare and present proofs for customer approval.
- Make revisions and modifications based on customer feedback.
- Ensure designs meet branding guidelines and production requirements.
- Assist sales staff with artwork concepts and production recommendations.
Prepress & File Preparation
- Inspect customer-supplied artwork for print readiness.
- Prepare production-ready files for large-format printing and cutting.
- Perform preflight checks to ensure color accuracy, sizing, resolution, and proper bleed requirements.
- Organize and maintain digital job files and production records.
- Troubleshoot artwork and file issues before production.
Production & Finishing
- Operate and maintain large-format printers, plotters, laminators, and cutters.
- Print, laminate, weed, trim, mount, and finish graphics to customer specifications.
- Monitor print quality and make necessary adjustments.
- Inspect completed products for quality, accuracy, and consistency.
- Package and prepare completed jobs for installation, delivery, or shipping.
Equipment & Studio Operations (10%)
- Perform routine equipment maintenance and cleaning.
- Monitor inventory levels of media, ink, laminates, and production supplies.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production environment.
- Assist with receiving and organizing incoming materials and deliveries.
Qualifications
Required Skills
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
- Strong understanding of large-format printing and production workflows.
- Experience creating vehicle wrap and fleet graphics.
- Knowledge of prepress file preparation and print production standards.
- Ability to operate or learn large-format printers, cutters, laminators, and finishing equipment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Strong problem-solving and organizational abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the sign, graphics, printing, or vehicle wrap industry.
- Familiarity with RIP software and color management workflows.
- Experience with vinyl application or graphic installation.
- Knowledge of CoreBridge or similar shop management software.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Ability to work in a production environment with printing and finishing equipment.