PDS - Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer is needed in Fort Worth, United States.

Client: PDS

Location: Fort Worth, United States

Contract: Temporary

Job Description:

The Graphic Designer will be mainly responsible for running, loading, printing, and maintaining 2 HP Latex 700 Printers and 1 R1000+ Flatbed printer. Including but not limited to designing, production of signage, finishing, packaging, following corporate identity guidelines, and developing creative content that can be used in media and print on an as-needed basis.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Running Onyx, loading material on machines, printing, and maintaining 2 HP Latex Printers and 1 R1000+ Flatbed printer, including but not limited to production of signage, finishing, packaging.
• Use computer software to create electronic versions of designs.
• Employ color, type, illustration, photography, animation, and various print and layout techniques when designing projects.
• Develop material for web pages.
• Produce signs and environmental graphics.
• Create promotional displays, packaging, and marketing brochures - as needed.
• Develop the layout and production design.
• Meet with Sr. Graphic Designer and Print Shop Manager to collaborate on projects.
• Submit rough drafts to clients for approval.
• Make changes to mock-ups.

Functional Skills:

• Creative flair, originality, and a strong visual sense.
• Strong computer and production skills.
• Confidence to present and explain ideas to clients and colleagues.
• Expert level knowledge in graphics and typography.
• Ability to develop design concepts that fit the client’s needs.
• Ability to present options for design.
• Ability to finalize designs, working within established visual identity, timelines, and budgets deadline.

Other Requirements:

• Designers may use different media, e.g. Banner, Coroplast, Vinyl, Window Perf.
• Graphic designers will take briefs from an account manager who has responsibility for client contact in most cases, however, there will be times when the Graphic Designer will deal directly with internal clients.
• Designers also have to work closely with other colleagues involved in projects, such as copywriters, photographers, creative managers, etc.

Technical Proficiencies:

• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• Onyx
• Power point
• Outlook

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design

Experience:

Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in Sign Shop Environment

Pay Details:

$20 per hour

Additional Information:

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.