Graphic Designer
Company: AlphaGraphics
Location: Las Vegas
Posted on: May 23, 2023
Job Description:
Design Services is the system by which the customer's ideas,
requirements and dreams for artwork are translated into reality.
Most of the work from Offset Printing and a portion of Digital
Printing flows from this department. It is essential that the
Design Specialist has an eye for quality, a desire for productivity
and enough creativity to meet your customers' demands.
Experience with current graphic design software programs is a must
and, since this team player will be working with customers, good
interpersonal skills are important too. Additionally, the Design
Specialist will be responsible for creating and maintaining an
ever-growing volume of originals
Responsibilities:
Daily
- Performs efficient full-service creation of original digital
files and hardcopies according to AlphaGraphics - productivity
standards
- Produces jobs in the order determined by the Production
Scheduler
- May be required to check Centre's e-mail at least twice
daily
- Rejects any orders not accompanied by an invoice or job
ticket
- Helps to ensure that design jobs are charged according to value
using the Design Services Price Sheet
- Answers all technical and design questions asked by other team
members in the Centre
- Keeps organised files and drawers in Design Services area;
archives completed work from prior day
- Maintains a work-in-progress (WIP) folder on the file server
and performs daily and weekly back-ups of WIP folder
- Adheres to legal requirements relating to duplication,
printing, software and fonts
- Completes Design Production logs
- Follows safety/environmental rules and regulations
- Cleans and maintains Design Services area and equipment
Ongoing
- Troubleshoots equipment problems with and without the help of
Support Services
- When requested, consults with customers; schedules customer
consultations on complicated design orders
- Creates in-house artwork as assigned by Centre/General
Manager
- Assists in the training of co-workers and customers regarding
digital file acceptance and other software or technical issues;
helps sales team to understand Design Services products and
pricing
- Helps train the Key Operator and/or CSR on simple file
output
- Keeps abreast of new software/hardware/updates through use of
manuals, tutorials and regional training resources
- "Up sells" other AlphaGraphics products and services when there
is opportunity
- Maintains customer (ecommerce) and Centre's web sites
- Assists at the front counter as needed
Qualifications
- College/university degree preferred
- 2+ years experience in design-for-print; both Mac and PC
networked environments
- Keyboard proficiency (40 WPM or greater)
- Experience with Adobe Acrobat and Distiller, InDesign,
Illustrator, PhotoShop,
QuarkXPress, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Publisher
- Experience with Adobe Acrobat production plug-ins (Enfocus,
ArtsPDF and Quite) a plus
- Demonstrate a competent use of the Internet and e-mail
- Experience with image setting and digital prepress
preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including
grammar, spelling and punctuation
- Ability to work in a high-production, design-for-print
environment; ability to
concentrate amid distractions
- Ability to work flexible hours and overtime
- Ability and willingness to learn new software and hardware
technologies
- Able to combine creativity with practical production mentality;
excellent
organisational skills
- Good customer relations skills
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Adobe InDesign: 1 year (Preferred)
- Graphic Design: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
At AlphaGraphics, we offer careers for everyone! Whether you are
just starting out, looking for that next great growth opportunity,
or seeking a change, we have exciting roles to suit you.
We pride ourselves on our training programs in management, sales,
operations, print, signs, design, and marketing. Join us with or
without experience, and we will succeed together as a team!
We invite EVERYONE to apply!
*AlphaGraphics centers (locations) are independently owned and
operated. The posted positions are offered by individual
franchisees who interview, hire, manage and pay the employees hired
for positions in a specific local location (center) through their
specific business.
Keywords: AlphaGraphics, Las Vegas , Graphic Designer, Design, Graphic Design & CAD , Las Vegas, Nevada
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