What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphic Designer / Customer Service Representative position at AlphaGraphics?
Benefits:
All of our positions offer industry-competitive compensation and opportunities for career development.
Job Description
The Graphic Designer / CSR is responsible for creating effective visual solutions across a wide range of media - including print, signage, custom apparel, promo, and direct mail - while simultaneously assisting with our front-counter operations. In this role, you will greet walk-in clients, translate their ideas into professional designs, and help manage their projects through the production lifecycle. You must be able to pivot quickly between creative design work and active customer service, maintaining excellent communication and ensuring all files are print-ready and accurate.
Key Responsibilities
- Competitive salary
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Training & development
All of our positions offer industry-competitive compensation and opportunities for career development.
Job Description
The Graphic Designer / CSR is responsible for creating effective visual solutions across a wide range of media - including print, signage, custom apparel, promo, and direct mail - while simultaneously assisting with our front-counter operations. In this role, you will greet walk-in clients, translate their ideas into professional designs, and help manage their projects through the production lifecycle. You must be able to pivot quickly between creative design work and active customer service, maintaining excellent communication and ensuring all files are print-ready and accurate.
Key Responsibilities
- Front-Counter Management: Serve as the primary representative of the organization at our Jupiter sales office with a friendly, welcoming attitude. Greet walk-in clients, answer phones, and manage the "front of house" experience.
- Creative Consultation: Work directly with clients - in-person, via email, or by phone - to understand project requirements. Provide expert guidance on design concepts, material selection, and production options
- Graphic Design: Produce professional, high-impact designs for a variety of projects across multiple production methods and ensure files are press-ready.
- Order Entry & Estimating: Convey our expertise in products and services to clients. Accurately take and enter orders into our system, provide cost estimates, and collect payments.
- Teamwork & Collaboration: Act as a proactive, dependable team player. You are the bridge between the client's vision and the production floor, ensuring a seamless job flow and a high-quality finished product.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop).
- A strong portfolio showcasing a range of print design work and layout skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to handle walk-in traffic with grace and professionalism.
- Critical thinking skills to identify the best production approaches for unique client problems.
- High attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a "interrupt-driven" environment.
- Efficient time management and organizational skills.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- College degree in Graphic Design or a related field.
- Previous experience in a customer-facing role (Print, Sign, or Apparel industry experience highly preferred).
- Valid Class E Driver’s License.
- Eligible to work in the United States.
- 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.
Salary : $19 - $23