Graphic Design Associate

Graphic Design Associate

Company Profile

Shortprinter is one of the premier print shops in Fargo, North Dakota, specializing in digital and large format printing. We pride ourselves on our customer service, fast turnaround, and extremely high attention to detail. We believe in building strong and trusted relationships with our customers, vendors, and the local community. ShortPrinter has been in business for over 19 years and continues to grow as a leader in the printing industry. We consistently offer new products and services to ensure we continually meet our customers ever changing needs.

Benefits

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Flexible Schedule
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Company Matched Retirement Plan
• Employee Discount
• Awesome company culture and being part of the ShortPrinter family!

Position Summary

• We seek to hire a positive, energetic, and self-motivated graphic designer with experience in print design and production layout. This individual must have a strong understanding of the print industry and be highly proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite. Daily tasks would include designing materials to meet customers’ demands as well as preparing customer supplied files for print production. Strong communication skills, both in-person and written, needed as this position will meet directly with customers to discuss new design projects and recommend products to best serve customer’s needs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Meet with customers to discuss new design projects and recommend products to best serve customer’s needs.
• Execute designs in a timely manner and record and manage billable time across multiple orders.
• Proof customers through email. Manage all design changes and new requests across multiple orders.
• Export print ready files once customer approval is given. Ensure all files will print at optimal quality by ensuring print specifications match output criteria for size, resolution, color mode, and transparencies.
• Prepress customer supplied files to ensure they are ready for production. Verify file will print at optimal quality by ensuring print specifications match output criteria.
• Communicate with customers if supplied files do not meet production standards.
• Update customer portals on website as needed.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Back up customer service and other departments as needed.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest printing and design technologies and materials by networking with other professionals, vendors, and attending workshops.
• Contribute to high-level discussions about department operations and growth with manager.
• Take initiative to go above & beyond the job description for the betterment of the company.

Technical Qualifications

• Candidates must have 2 years design experience, preferably in the print industry.
• Candidates must be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, as well as prepress software.

General Qualifications

• Must possess the following attributes: positive attitude, highly organized, strong sense of accountability, and high level of respect for others and work environment. Must possess strong communication skills (written and verbal) and be able to effectively communicate well with customers and other employees.
• Must be proficient in design programs and be able to maintain a high level of productivity.
• Must work well under pressure and be able to meet tight deadlines.
• Must be a team player; being able to collaborate with other departments to realize company goals and exceed customer expectations.
• Must be able to communicate openly with team members and management about ideas, problems, needs, etc.Must maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Job Type

• Full Time
• Monday - Friday: 8:00 to 5:00 pm
• Candidates may occasionally work nights or weekends, some over time as workload permits.

Salary

• Dependent on experience

Required Experience­­

• 2-years work experience in related field

Required Education

• High school diploma
• 2 or 4 -ear degree in related design field