Digital Print Specialist / Center Associate

The Digital Print Specialist / Center Associate delivers world-class customer service to all retail customers, including business owners, corporate professionals, and busy families. He or she packs and processes shipments for local, national, and international delivery using a variety of carriers and also manages and produces graphics and print orders. In addition, he or she operates copiers, fax machines, binding equipment, laminators, and cash registers, among other daily tasks. The Associate expertly advises our valued customers by providing accurate information on our array of products, services, and best-value options and exhibits confidence by knowing best practices related to the industry.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of customer service experience, one to two years of experience in a print production/graphic design role or a two-year degree in graphic design or a related field, experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office, knowledge of printing concepts, a friendly and genuinely helpful demeanor, and a professional appearance. He or she is driven to succeed and is an energetic self-starter and team-player who is trustworthy and a fast learner.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Understands and fulfills the needs of walk-in customers and telephone/email inquiries

Communicates effectively and continuously practices good listening with customers, co-workers, vendors, and leadership

Empathizes and manages demanding, impatient, and/or frustrated customers to turn a stressful event into a positive experience

Takes ownership of customers’ packing, shipping, and/or print problems and offers viable solutions

Packages shipments for safe arrival, including assembling stock boxes, building custom boxes, and properly cushioning contents

Manages the logistics of small to medium projects, follows through to completion, and updates all parties as needed

Produces/designs, proofs, and updates materials for print projects using Adobe and Microsoft Suites for both Mac and PC

Operates all equipment, software, and devices in an expert fashion and is willing to teach others

Prioritizes and optimizes the work load to streamline the production flow

Frequently multi-tasks while maintaining extreme attention to detail and high quality control

Maintains a clean, organized, and safe working environment

May open and/or close the store and perform end-of-day accounting, etc.

Takes action to learn NEW products, services, alternative solutions, and industry trends as well as occasionally reviewing/retraining on lesser used services

Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED required

One year of customer service experience required (more preferred)

One to two years of experience or a two-year degree in graphic design or a related field

Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Suites

Knowledge and application of printing concepts

Good communication and people skills

Strong analytical and math skills

Highly organized and detail oriented

Good project and time management skills

Able to work and complete tasks independently in a quick turn environment

Able to work collaboratively

High energy level

Prompt, reliable, and responsible

Able to lift 40+ pounds