Print Production Designer (Structural Designer)

JOB TITLE: Print Product Designer DEPARTMENT: Structural Design

REPORTS TO: Director of Structural Design

SUPERVISES: n/a

JOB SUMMARY:

Provide format designs, templates, and mockups as requested for sales department; to design formats (both inline web finished as well as lettershop conversion) which meet customer satisfaction and can be efficiently manufactured. Training will be hands on to accomplish tasks.

Essential Job Functions:

• Design format layouts for manufacturing approval.
• Prepare creative options or alternatives for customer request/specs, to support sales efforts or promote marketing opportunities.
• Operate computer graphics system efficiently, i.e. Adobe Creative Suite or general CAD software background beneficial.
• Communicate with other departments to ensure proper production of formats.
• Prepare accurate electronic templates and mockups that meet quality standards by using a combination of Adobe software and automated CAD cutting systems
• Create, plan, and organize graphic color comps for new or existing formats based on individual client needs.
• Apply digital assets or scanned images of artwork for use in comp files.
• Assist in presentations, tours, training, and sales activities as needed.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Through hands on training, learn about printing processes for future designs.
• Improve skills, suggest improvements, work collaboratively with other departments, and expand knowledge of SG360° and the graphic arts industry.
• Follow proper work procedures, comply with SG360° policies, including safety and security rules.
• Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers/scanners.

Physical Demands

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
• Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.
• Occasional lifting of paper inventory up to 20 lbs.
• Must possess full range of motor/motion skills in all body areas.

• Must be able to operate a wide variety of standard office equipment, such as computer and keyboard, calculator, telephone, photocopier, etc.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position; days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.

Travel:

Minimal local travel to SG360° facilities, as required.

Education/Experience:

• Associate’s Degree in Graphic Arts, Printing, or relevant work experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Graphic Design or Print Design

• Experience in a production/manufacturing facility, especially in the printing industry, preferred.

Mental:

• Must be able to produce designs and rendering to illustrate customer concepts for Sales presentations.
• Must be able solve problems in order to convert customer concept into economical inline format.
• Must be attentive to detail
• Must be able to work independently on customer projects, to establish priorities and follow-up to completion.

Technical:

• Must have strong computer skills with experience in MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Must have a strong understanding and proficiency of the following programs: Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat Pro), FTP, Windows OS, etc.
• Must be able to operate a wide variety of standard office equipment, such as computer, telephone, photocopier, etc.
• Basic knowledge of printing equipment and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation, preferred.
• Know and apply the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures in Design.

COMPENTENCIES

• Business and Job Knowledge
• Quality of Work
• Collaboration/Teamwork
• Communication- speaking and written
• Customer Focus
• Reliability
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Initiative and Resourcefulness

SG360° is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.