What are the responsibilities and job description for the JUNIOR DESIGNER/ SALES ASSISTANT position at Pyramid Marble and Granite?
Junior Designer/ Assistant salesperson
Reports to: Senior Designer
_ Position overview:_
The job of the Junior design person is to ensure that customers are receiving professional and creative monument designs that are a notch above the competition. This person will understand basic design principles and be able to apply them to the design of custom monuments and memorials.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Design monuments for all sales offices and walk in customers using industry specific design software.
- Re-create artwork on stones from rubbings or photos and prepare files for production
- Render grayscale etching proofs to customers using Adobe Photoshop software
- Prepare all laser files for etching and give clear illustrations/instructions as to how job will be executed
- Prepare all monument designs for sandblast production
- Participate in online design of monuments using screen share with outside sales offices
- Prepare, maintain, and keep current all company sales material such as monument pricing books, laser etching libraries, mausoleum books, etc.
Secondary Job Responsibilities:
- Greet and assist walk in customers with new and existing purchases
- Courteously answer phone calls when sales staff is unable to
- Provide customer assistance when needed in areas such as pricing, time frame, availability, etc.
Requirements:
- People oriented with EXCELLENT communication skills
- Proficient in vector-based design software
- Background in Adobe Photoshop, Corel Draw or Illustrator, Microsoft Office
- Ability to design quickly and precisely, sometimes while family or salesperson is directing you
- Ability to handle multiple design jobs at once, stay organized, and complete various tasks in a timely manner
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $49,481.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Graphic design: 1 year (Required)
- Sales: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Effingham, IL 62401 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Effingham, IL 62401: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000 - $49,481