Part - time Graphic Designer

Part-Time Graphic Designer

FASTSIGNS #69909 is hiring for a Part-Time Graphic Designer to join our team! We are looking for a detail-oriented, logically-minded Graphic Designer to join our team part-time (8–16 hours per week). This role is designed for an entry to intermediate-level designer who balances Adobe Illustrator prowess with a practical, "builder" mindset. Someone who excels at physical visual design and understands that creative concepts must translate perfectly into tangible, manufactured products. We are looking for a candidate who doesn't just want to "be creative" on a screen, but who wants to learn the best practices of the signage industry. The ideal candidate is a fast learner, a logical problem-solver, and someone who takes pride in "getting the math right" so that our production team can build perfect signs.

Benefits/Perks:

• Competitive Pay
• Performance Bonus
• Ongoing Training Opportunities (Learn scripting, AI prompting, and industry-leading design techniques)

A Successful FASTSIGNS Graphic Designer Will:

• Skilled in Adobe Illustrator: Provide intermediate to expert level vector design, including preparing low-resolution art for large-format output and recreating/vectorizing raster logos to ensure crisp, clean production.
• Design with the "End-in-Mind": Translate the customer's visual goals and brand identity into high-impact layouts. You will determine the optimal size and arrangement of materials by balancing aesthetic appeal with the physical constraints of the space and—critically—the specific production and installation requirements for our sign builders.
• Technical Precision: Use a strong sense of geometry including dimensions, angles, proportions, and mathematical spacing to ensure designs are legible at scale and physically ready for output.
• Image Management: Source photos, understand copyright/usage laws, and manage resolution specifications to ensure optimal enlargement from originals.

Operational Excellence & Workflow:

• Manage the Workload: Prioritize tasks and work autonomously on multiple projects simultaneously. Be accountable for meeting deadlines and allocating appropriate time to each Work Order.
• Follow Best Practices: Read and interpret Work Orders accurately. Adhere to established brand standards for file storage and customer logo libraries without "reinventing the wheel."
• Quality Control: Inspect all jobs for accuracy before sending them to output (print). Ensure the correct material and output device settings are selected.
• Collaborate: Work with co-workers and customers on file transfers, FTP access, and online proofs. Communicate clearly with the Sales team on requirements and the Production team on job input/output.

Production & Team Support:

• Support the Center: Assist with basic sign production, including weeding vinyl, lamination, and mounting graphics to substrates. Perform routine machine maintenance as needed.
• Growth Mindset: Stay curious and proactively seek more efficient ways to work, such as utilizing JSX scripts or AI prompting to streamline design workflows and improve center productivity.

Ideal Qualifications:

• Technical Skill: Intermediate to Expert level in Adobe Illustrator is a must.
• Mathematical Mindset: Highly comfortable with measurements and basic calculations/conversions.
• Emotional Intelligence: A positive, "can-do" attitude. You should be easy to communicate with, eager to ask questions, and view every mistake as a learning opportunity.
• Logical Thinker: You prefer a methodical, step-by-step approach to tasks and follow instructions precisely.
• Physical Ability: Ability to sit and view a computer screen for long periods.
• Ability to stand for 4+ hours and lift up to 30 lbs when assisting production.
• Hand dexterity for weeding and applying vinyl.

Why Join FASTSIGNS? We offer a career path, not just a job. We are looking for an easily motivated personality who wants to grow into a key member of our center, potentially leading to a full-time position. Note to Applicants: Final candidates will participate in a hands-on technical test in Adobe Illustrator to demonstrate their logic, speed, and ability to follow specific design instructions. Apply today!

Compensation: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour