Job Description - Production Artist
Using industry standard software design tools will layout, design, and produce signs and related advertising media. Will work from sketches, customer drawings, and sales quotes to produce effective signage to meet customers needs and desires. The Production Artist will design signs using standard text, clip art, customer provided logo/graphic files and occasionally create original graphics. Using a computer driven vinyl cutter these design will be produced in vinyl films, stencils, or other media. Will also edit, design, and prepare digital graphics files for output to wide format printers. As necessary, will assist in the preparation of the vinyl films for application to sign surface.
The Production Artist will also be responsible for working with clients on the telephone and in person. This will consist of answering questions and generating estimates, invoices and proofs.
The Production Artist should be familiar with and skillful in one or more of
the following application programs (listed in order of preference) FlexiSign,
Adobe Illustrator, Corel Draw and/or Photoshop. This is a fast paced production
sign shop, we make signs / advertising, not art--speed and accuracy
is of the utmost importance. Applicant should have above average written and
verbal communication skills and above average spelling skills. Knowledge and experience in color correction and color profiles and experience with vehicle wrap design is also highly desirable.
Wage commensurate with experience and ability. Eight paid holidays; five vacation days and 5 sick days per year for full-time positions; 50% of employee's cost for company sponsored Kaiser HMO plan paid for full time positions.
If you would like to apply for this position, fax your resume to (408) 956-8274,
E-mail it, or send
it to us. No phone calls or agencies, individuals only please.
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