Benefits:

401(k)

Free uniforms

Paid time off

Training & development

AlphaGraphics Central San Diego

Job Title: Graphic Designer

Business Center: US727

Reports To: Scott Weathers, President

Summary: Designs and produces art and copy layouts for material to be produced utilizing visual communications by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Creative, ability to interpret customer, Sales and Marketing Consultants, Center Owner and marketing requests, turns ideas into tangible products.

Able to communicate ideas visually, verbally, and in writing. Strong attention to details.

Open to new ideas and influences, criticism, and quick to react to changing trends.

Consults with customer or supervisor to evaluate individual project needs.

Displays the ability to interpret the customer’s ideas into tangible products.

Prepares proofs according to instructions from customer or supervisor.

Supports the sales and marking efforts by providing a portfolio of a collection of examples to share with clients.

Serves as a support to the team; has a full understanding of all product offerings. Will assist team and customer with their requests while understanding pricing information.

Produces jobs in the order determined by the Project Managers. Jobs will be provided through a variety of means such as email, verbally and through chat.

Responsible for reviewing orders. Orders that are not accompanied by an invoice or job ticket are put through the business center process as outlined.

Reviews pricing. Ensures that design jobs are charged according to either pre-set projects or our established hourly rate.

Produces artwork based upon customer's needs and specifications in conjunction with materials they provide or otherwise. Creates in-house artwork as requested or needed by management.

Prioritizes, tracks, handles, and maintains records of the elements, costs, and time schedules of multiple projects.

Determines size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, selects style and size of type, and creates sample layouts.

Prepares cost estimate for project within quality specifications, financial constraints, and time schedule for project.

Arranges for customer to review and approve proofs.

Organizes files and drawers in Design Services area. Maintains and archives prior day's completed work.

Maintains a work-in-progress (WIP) folder on the file server.

Adheres to legal requirements related to duplication, printing, software and fonts.

Creates finished layout and provides the layout to staff to print.

Reviews quality of final product before release to client.

Maintains artwork on file.

Ability to work independently and under pressure. Self-disciplined, excellent time management skills to meet deadlines and production schedules.

Troubleshoots equipment problems. Utilizes Support Services as needed.

Assists with training for coworkers and customers regarding digital file acceptance and other software or technical issues. Responsible for working with coworkers to ensure their understanding of the Design Services products and pricing.

Responsible for working in conjunction with the sales, customer service and production on simple file output.

Maintains an understanding of updated software and hardware programs. Obtains manuals, tutorials and/or regional training as is necessary.

Displays proficiency with advanced printing technology, proficient with electronics, computers, internet and social media.

Maintains customer (eCommerce) and business center's Web sites.

Assists Project Managers as needed.

Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.

Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.

Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.

Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.

Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values.

Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Analyzes market and competition.

Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Develops realistic action plans.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative - Volunteers readily; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

College or university program certificate; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Contact Management systems; Design software; Internet software; Order processing systems; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and 40 WPM+ Word Processing software.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Contact Management systems; Design software; Internet software; Order processing systems; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

College degree preferred or 2 - 4 year trade school certificate.

Other Skills and Abilities

Two years experience in design-for-print; MAC and PC network environments.

Experience with Adobe, Acrobat production plug-ins (Enfocus, ArtsPDF and Quite) Distiller, InDesign, Illustrator, PhotoShop, QuarkXPress, Publisher, Word, Excel.

Other Qualifications

Creativity with the ability to interpret customer, Project Manager and internal marketing requests. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Creative and able to communicate ideas visually, verbally, and in writing.

Open to new ideas and influences, criticism, and quick to react to changing trends. Ability to work independently and under pressure. Self-disciplined, excellent time management skills to meet deadlines and production schedules. Experienced with advanced printing technology, proficient with electronics, computers, internet and social media.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

*AlphaGraphics centers (locations) are independently owned and operated. The posted positions are offered by individual franchisees who interview, hire, manage and pay the employees hired for positions in a specific local location (center) through their specific business.