What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphic Designer position at Stratus?
Overview
Signage Industry Experience Highly Preferred
There’s never been a better time to join Stratus! As the market leader in brand implementation and maintenance, we transform how national brands connect with their customers. From exterior signage & interior branding to site refresh & remodel, from energy & lighting to repair & maintenance solutions, we deliver ideal solutions to meet all our client's branding needs.
From our locations across the country, to our corporate headquarters in Mentor, Ohio, every employee is a stakeholder in Stratus’ success. This environment offers endless career opportunities for individuals with a commitment to customer service, focus on execution and bias for action.
Job Summary: Utilizing computer technology, design and create sign and building illustrations. Provide support in design by offering fresh, creative and sound design solutions.
Responsibilities
- Receive and review design requests submitted by Sales Team, Program Managers, and Service Department.
- Utilize latest version of CorelDRAW and Adobe Creative Cloud software to produce conceptual and technical production drawings
- Ability to learn and research new sign / design technology in order to reach maximum efficiencies and value engineer sign products
- Meet one on one with Salespeople and Program Managers to determine customer design needs.
- Attend periodic design meetings called and held by immediate supervisor.
- Perform other tasks assigned by Design Management as required to timely complete drawings and production support.
Qualifications
Skills
- Sign knowledge preferred
- Ability to create computer generated graphics and presentation drawings.
- Ability to learn new techniques quickly
- Multi task oriented and able to work in fast paced environment
- Organized and creative
- Excellent time management skills
- Good communication skills
- Ability to communicate artistic concepts
- Good attention to detail and ability to render accurately
- Team oriented
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Ability to have a number of jobs “open” at any given time
- Basic math skills (adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, and fraction to decimal conversions)
Education, Experience, and Credentials
- Two-year Associates Degree or Technical Degree in art or Design preferred
- Proficient with latest version of CorelDRAW and Corel PHOTO-PAINT required
- Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft PowerPoint a plus.
Working Conditions
- Prolonged hours in front of computer
Why Work With Us
- Supportive & Friendly Culture
- Manage national accounts for Fortune 500 companies
- Medical, Dental, Vision coverage options
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
- Company paid Life Insurance
- 401k with Employer Contribution
- Company paid Short/Long Term Disability
- Generous Paid Time Off program Holidays
- Career Growth Opportunities and Career Mapping
- Additional perks including Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance Program, Identity Theft Protection, Critical Illness Plans, Commuter Benefits and various employee discount offerings from our Vendors
Pay Range
$24 - $27 hourly - Pay range listed reflects the potential pay for this role. The pay will depend on various factors, such as responsibilities of the position, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Not all positions posted will have a pay range listed.
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Salary : $24 - $27