What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphic Designer position at Total Entertainment?
Total Entertainment is hiring for a Full-time Graphic Designer/Production Specialist to join our team! We are a premier event entertainment and production company. We don't just print signs; we create atmospheres. We are looking for a hybrid creative and technical specialist who understands that in the world of live events where perfection and punctuality are the only metrics.
Expanded Role and Responsibilities:
- Design and produce wide-format graphics which can include converting client "napkin sketches" or low-res logos into production-ready files. You will manage the transition from digital design to physical scale, ensuring high-resolution output.
- Ability to visualize how a 2D design will look in a 3D event space (understanding scale is critical).
- Create computer-generated full-color graphics and/or vinyl output that can be printed and mounted to a substrate or weeded, cut and applied.
- Advise production team and expertly match materials to event environments. You’ll determine if a job requires Gatorfoam for rigidity, Coroplast for outdoor durability, or Removable Vinyl for temporary floor graphics and bar wraps that won't damage venue surfaces.
- Act as the final gatekeeper. You must ensure Pantone matching for corporate clients so that their brand colors look identical across different media (e.g., matching a vinyl bar wrap to a printed fabric backdrop).
- Inspect jobs for accuracy before sending them to output. Inspecting every output before it leaves the warehouse for the venue for quality control.
- Maintain a graphic database with templates/ measurements of inhouse items.
- This is an in-person, full time position based at our warehouse in Hackensack, NJ.
Ideal Qualifications for Total Entertainment Graphic Designer/Production Specialist:
- 1-3 years of graphic design experience
- Specific experience in a fast-paced sign shop or event house is preferred
- Expert-level Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Illustrator for vectors and Photoshop for large-scale raster manipulation)
- Structural knowledge with understanding how signs will be displayed to ensure the design accounts for hardware.
- Knowledge of 3D design programs like Blender and/ or SketchUp
- Knowledge of AI tools for mockups and renders
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Ability to work under pressure to output high volume, high-quality work
- Ability to remain calm and accurate when a client requests a "rush" change hours before a truck departs for an event
- Ability to prioritize jobs, multi-task, and work autonomously
- Ability to sit and view a computer screen for long periods
Benefits/Perks:
- Health Insurance
- 401K
- Paid Vacation and Holiday
- Performance Bonus
Salary Range: Compensation depending on experience and expertise. Salary offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.
Why Join Us?
At Total Entertainment, your work is the first thing guests see when they walk into a ballroom or a stadium. You aren't just a designer; you are the architect of the first impression. If you love seeing your digital work turn into a massive physical reality, this is your career path.
Apply today to help us build the "Wow" factor!
Pay: From $57,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $57,000