Creates, designs, and develops innovative, creative sign designs to meet/exceed customers needs.Work with sales reps and estimating to execute initial designs that meet the requirements of the project.Prepare plans, specifications, elevations and detailed drawings.

•Overseeing production processes.•Organize workflow to meet specifications and deadlines•Organizing the repair and routine maintenance of production equipment•Ensure output meets quality standards•Selecting, ordering and purchasing materials.•Supervising the work of junior staff•Operating and maintaining Durst P5 350•Operating and maintaining Vutek GS3250LX Ultradrop printer. Certified Self Service Vutek Hyrid Series.•Operating and maintaining EOS Dye Sub printer•Operating and maintaining Zund Digital Cutter

Design to customers requirements from concept to production.

• Download incoming files for each job and create job folders on the file server.• Check customer files for proper sizing and setup to ensure print quality.• Identify and correct any potential file problems including such issues as missing fonts, low resolution images, mixed color spaces, incorrect overprints, etc.• Communicate with customers when file problems can’t be fixed to get the customer to correct the issues and supply new files.• Create and send customers e-mail proofs in accordance to workflow requirements, but generally the same day, or within up to 48 hours of receipt, depending on the order timing.• Provide design quotes as required.• Create designs as required for customer jobs and collaborate with customer to meet their design needs and obtain their approval for final printing.• Provide customer service, including problem solving to help ensure a successful print job for the customer.• Follow instructions of general manager and other team members as necessary.• Take preemptive action to prevent errors and waste.• Troubleshoot customer problems using extensive knowledge of company policies, solutions and resources.• Communicate with management to keep them informed of any issues• Customer service as needed• Maintain communication with management so they are aware of any job issues at all times.• Responsible for monitoring the efficiency of the workflow and providing feedback to the owners as to areas of improvement needed.

Lead designer handling all aspects of design. From concept to production.

Lead designer for three locationsProductionInstallation

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Lead designer, production and installations.