Graphic Designer

Overview:

Signage Industry Experience Highly Preferred

Job Summary: Utilizing computer technology, design and create sign and building illustrations. Provide support in design by offering fresh, creative and sound design solutions.

Our Exceptional Benefits Plan includes:

Supportive & Friendly Culture

Manage national accounts for Fortune 500 companies

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage options

Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts

Wellness Screenings

Life Insurance

401k with Employer Contribution

Short/Long Term Disability

Generous Paid Time Off program

Career Growth Opportunities and Career Mapping

Additional perks including Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance Program (Non-Union employees), and Various employee discount offerings from our Vendors

Summary: Stratus is one of the nation’s largest brand implementation companies. We are made up of 1,100+ employees nationwide who roll up their sleeves, dive into the details and bring our clients’ brands to life! We deliver versatile solutions for some of the nation’s largest and most recognized brands. From signage to site refresh & remodel, from energy & lighting to repair & maintenance solutions, we deliver ideal solutions to meet all our client's branding needs.

Responsibilities:

Receive and review design requests submitted by Sales Team, Program Managers, and Service Department.

Utilize latest version of CorelDRAW and Adobe Creative Cloud software to produce conceptual and technical production drawings

Ability to learn and research new sign / design technology in order to reach maximum efficiencies and value engineer sign products

Meet one on one with Salespeople and Program Managers to determine customer design needs.

Attend periodic design meetings called and held by immediate supervisor.

Perform other tasks assigned by Design Management as required to timely complete drawings and production support.

Qualifications:

Skills

Sign knowledge preferred

Ability to create computer generated graphics and presentation drawings.

Ability to learn new techniques quickly

Multi task oriented and able to work in fast paced environment

Organized and creative

Excellent time management skills

Good communication skills

Ability to communicate artistic concepts

Good attention to detail and ability to render accurately

Team oriented

Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines

Ability to have a number of jobs “open” at any given time

Basic math skills (adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, and fraction to decimal conversions)

Education, Experience, and Credentials

Two-year Associates Degree or Technical Degree in art or Design preferred

Proficient with latest version of CorelDRAW, Corel PHOTO-PAINT, Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft PowerPoint a plus.

Working Conditions

Prolonged hours in front of computer

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Permanent