Gateway Press, Inc.
772 Murphys Creek Rd., Murphys, Ca 95247
209-728-2368
Job Title: Production Designer (full time)
Hours: Tuesday – Friday 7:00am-12:00pm, 12:30pm-5:30pm
Salary: $18-$25/hour starting rate, dependent on skills and experience
Benefits:
- Paid Vacation (1 week/year after first year, 2 weeks per year after 3 years)
- Paid Sick Leave
- Simple IRA Retirement
- 3 Day Weekends
Job Summary: A community and family oriented graphic printing shop seeks a creative Production Designer proficient in organizational skills, electronic media and customer service. We are looking for someone who can take direction from written or verbal ideas and convert them into images, layouts and other designs.. The successful candidate should have an intimate understanding of how Vector and Raster graphics work into digital and screen printing to support our clients. The position also requires loading, operating and maintaining wide format digital printers. We work in a customer-based, fast-paced environment with dynamic job duties throughout each day. The ideal Production Designer will be able to hit the ground running as soon as possible and begin working with long-term customers as well as new customers. Applicants with experience in customer service and printing knowledge will be given prime consideration. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and be able to bend to the ground and lift above head.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Work simultaneously on 7+ projects based on current client workload
- Create visual aspects of appealing and effective graphics
- Consult with clients via email, phone calls, and one-on-one consultation to create cohesive designs that reflect our clients’ goals
- Have knowledge of basic geometry and math skills to set up prints multiple per sheet based on size of material and final print
- Produce film positives for screen printing from multicolor art
- Clean and maintain multiple styles of printers
- Be flexible in job duties and adapt to daily changes in routine in a fast pace and high-volume work environment
Skills and Qualifications:
- Extensive experience with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Microsoft Office
- Experience working with Vector and Raster Graphics
- Adaptive design eye and skill
- Excellent communication and people skills through written, phone and in-person communication
- Ability to absorb and apply constructive criticism from peers and clients
- Experience with photo and text editing
- Experience working with bleeds, traps and other screen-printing necessities
- Moderate to High computer skills
- Ability to set up printers and trouble shoot problems
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
Experience:
- Graphic design: 1 year (Preferred)
- Adobe Creative Suite: 1 year (Preferred)
- Adobe Illustrator: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Murphys, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person