Graphic Artist + Wide Format Production

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Job description

Responsibilities include:

For Print and Digital Print:

50% preparing files for output; 25% simple desktop publishing; 25% original creative

Creating and preparing files correctly for various printing/imaging methods, internal and external

Ensuring that customer-provided files print accurately (pre-flight)

Managing web-based ordering systems including programming and vendor contact

Floating between graphics department and wide format production department as workload requires

Knowledge and ability to extract photos, graphics, etc. from non-working files (i.e. Word) to use in appropriate programs such as InDesign, Illustrator, etc.

Ability to occasionally guide a customer through the process of providing usable artwork files

Receptive to constructive critique of design work and providing recommended revisions

General:

Communicating effectively with internal and external customers as needed

Maintaining, updating, troubleshooting, installation and overall support of all hardware and software company-wide

Tracking work time on special projects as needed

Backing up work files to backup drive in graphics department and off-site drive on a regular basis

Requirements

Qualifications:

5+ years experience working proficiently with Adobe Creative Cloud; including InDesign, Acrobat, and Photoshop, with proficiency on both Mac and PC platforms

Experience/proficiently with RTA Vinyl plotter/cutter (Graphtec-Summa)

Experience with variable-data imaging

Experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher)

Experience with MailChimp (or similar) for Email Marketing campaigns

Pre-press, Offset Printing, Wide-Format and Digital-Imaging experience including finishing, laminating, mounting

Ability to manage tight deadlines (while multi-tasking) and thrive on pressure

Attention to detail and accuracy

Excellent written and verbal communication skills (spelling and grammar)

Timely, stylish and original creative design ability

Ability to maintain a well-organized filing system and clean work environment

Must be able to multi-task and enjoy fast-pace working environment

Ability to learn new processes quickly (sometimes under tight deadlines)

Must be a team player and do it all with a smile and a positive attitude

Benefits

Bayprint is a well-established, state of the art, full service printing and marketing-services company that is currently expanding product and service offerings. We offer a great team environment, a reputation for excellence, established accounts and excellent growth potential to reach your personal goals. Our clients include small and medium-sized local businesses, museums and arts organizations, professional sports teams as well as large national firms with multiple locations.

At Bayprint, our employees are as important as our customers, and we work hard to provide both with a great atmosphere. We value our employees as our internal customers and we take pride in recognizing their outstanding talents and efforts. We are committed to the delivery of superior quality and service based on a foundation of honesty, integrity and ethical treatment.

Bayprint has served the Tampa Bay/St. Petersburg area for over 40 years. We offer graphic design services, web-based ordering systems for clients, digital color imaging, wide-format inkjet products as well as single-color to 4-color process offset printing. Architectural Graphics, Trade Show Displays, Conference and Event Graphics are a big part of what we do. Bayprint also offers, imprinted promotional products and marketing services consultation.

We specialize in fast turn around times and provide quality products and services designed to exceed the customer's expectations. Our mission is to provide the highest-quality product possible in a timely manner, at a fair price.

Benefits include:

Private Office

2 weeks Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

50% Company Match Health Insurance Plan

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