What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Coordinator & Graphic Designer position at AlphaGraphics - US793?
Benefits:
- Access to Supplemental Insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Are you ready to make a tangible impact on a growing local business?
Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same? Are you a collaborative problem-solver who genuinely enjoys helping clients bring their visual ideas to life? If you are a detail-oriented professional who loves learning new skills and stays calm under pressure, you might be exactly who we are looking for.
Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same? Are you a collaborative problem-solver who genuinely enjoys helping clients bring their visual ideas to life? If you are a detail-oriented professional who loves learning new skills and stays calm under pressure, you might be exactly who we are looking for.
We are a locally owned marketing, print, sign, and promotional products company that specializes in custom visual communications solutions. We are looking for an enthusiastic, client-first team player who wants to join our tight-knit team today and grow professionally with us in the future.
As our Production Coordinator and Graphic Designer, you will have primary responsibilities for:
- Design & Pre-Press: Plan, analyze, and design printed materials and signage. Proof client files to ensure they are high-resolution and print-ready.
- Client Collaboration: Partner with clients to interpret their needs, convey their messages effectively, and maintain active communication from concept to delivery.
- Hands-On Production & Finishing: Operate and maintain digital print equipment, large-format sign printers, vinyl cutters, and laminators. Handle post-print finishing, including cutting/trimming, folding, weeding vinyl, mounting graphics to rigid substrates (coroplast, foam core, MAXMetal) and grommeting banners.
- Inventory & Quality Control: Monitor supply levels for inks, vinyl, and paper substrates. Conduct quality checks on finished products to ensure they meet the Center’s standards before client pickup.
- Team Support: Adapt to changing daily priorities and support other areas of the Center's operations as needed.
- Industry Trends: Stay up-to-date on changing trends in the visual communications, printing, and sign industries.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- 3 years of experience in manufacturing sign and print products (required)
- 2 years of graphic design experience (required); Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop) experience (required)
- High School diploma (required); 2 years of college education (preferred)
- Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Ability to accurately discern colors (required)
- Ability to stand for extended periods while operating machinery
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (paper reams, vinyl rolls, substrate sheets)
- High manual dexterity for precise cutting, weeding, and mounting tasks
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills (required)
- Aptitude to get things done with little supervision
- Ability to work in a team environment, under pressure with tight deadlines
Other
- Pay range $18-$22 depending on experience
- References to be made available upon request
- Background check/drug testing may be required prior to hiring
Salary : $18 - $22