Our entertainment client is looking for a Sign Shop Assistant to join their team!
We are seeking a Sign Shop Assistant with 3+ years of experience working in print shop environment preferably within the film, television, and live events industries. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in graphic design and sign fabrication, with a focus on creating print-ready materials such as posters, floor graphics, prop packaging, dimensional lettering, event/convention displays, and more. This position will also require close collaboration with clients and internal stakeholders to understand project requirements and deliver high-quality printed materials within tight deadlines.
What You'll Do:
- Customer Service - Provide customer service including heavy phone and e-mail support to schedule projects in an extremely fast-paced environment. Guiding customers quickly to helpful and profitable solutions. Working in person with clients. Consistently furthering the brand & business through each interaction. Always asking questions and listening to customer feedback.
- Estimation - Estimating projects both large and small. Establishing and evolving product pricing.
- File Prep & Review -Interpreting and processing digital files for sign production on a daily basis. Breaking down each element for production. Reviewing print proofs and make necessary adjustments to ensure print quality and accuracy. Ensuring designs adhere to print specifications, including color profiles, resolution, and bleed requirements.
- Production/Fabrication - Involved in all aspects of sign & graphics production including digital printing, vinyl work, routing, and overall sign fabrication.
Must Have Experience:
Fabrication and Installation Support:
Sign Assembly - Experience assembling signs, including weeding, cutting, trimming, and using power tools to produce high-quality finished products.
Material Handling - Proficiency in handling and working with a variety of materials such as vinyl, acrylic, metal, wood, and foam board. Understanding material properties and best practices for cutting, adhering, and finishing each type.
Dimensional Lettering and Graphics - Skilled in creating and installing dimensional lettering and graphics, ensuring precise alignment and secure mounting.
Routing and Cutting - Experience with CNC routing and laser cutting for creating intricate and custom sign designs. Ability to set up and operate equipment, including software programming and material setup.
Finishing and Installation - Proficient in applying finishing touches such as laminating, mounting, and framing. Experience with sign or display installation, both indoor and outdoor, ensuring stability and durability.
Requirements:
- 3 years of relevant experience.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with clients, team members, and print vendors.
- Creative flair, attention to detail, and a passion for delivering high-quality design solutions.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and problem-solving mindset.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Desired Characteristics:
- Knowledge of maintenance and troubleshooting of large format printers and ink.
- Ability to operate all equipment in the shop including large format printers, CNC router, vinyl cutter/plotter, laminator, etc.
- Preferably experience working in a sign shop in New York and knowledge of the vendors in the area.
In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.
Benefits
Creative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service.