*DESIGNER/FABRICATOR*
_About the Company_: We are a locally owned and operated sign company in Vancouver, WA.
Our company has been in operation for well over 40 years.
Soha Sign Company is unique as we not only produce signs with the latest technology and equipment but also are capable of Old-World sign production techniques.
_Benefits_: Soha Sign Company offers its full-time employees paid vacation, holidays, health insurance, and your birthday is a paid day off (a company tradition).
Job Description: Our company is looking to add a full-time member to our design/fabrication team.
The right candidate will be self-motivated, organized, demonstrate flexibility, and possess sign construction problem-solving skills.
You will play a significant role in interacting with customers both face-to-face in the shop, on the telephone, and via email.
You will also provide sign production and install support as needed.
Everyone operates and maintains a variety of production equipment including a large format printer, laminator, vinyl plotters, CNC, welder, and laser.
We also all operate a variety of power tools including, but not limited to a panel saw, table saw, cutter, chop saw, grinder, drill press.
Our production environment demands time management skills, problem solving abilities, and accurate processing of details.
This position requires that you be able to process and communicate project details received from customers to other team members resulting in the production of complex projects that satisfy the customer's original specifications.
_Important Note_: If you are looking for a designer position where all day is spent at a computer station.
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keep looking because no one does that here.
Everyone works together to design, plan, build, work with customers, organize, learn, and teach .
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no one just sits and designs.
_Handy Qualifications & Skills_:
* 3+ years verifiable, successful history of professional environmental graphic design and/or sign industry related experience.
* Demonstrable high level of proficiency in Adobe (Fluency in Illustrator, Working Knowledge of Photoshop).
* Familiarity with In-Design, Scanvec Products, and RIP Software is valued.
* Proficient knowledge of sign fabrication and materials.
* Advanced illustration and graphic design skills, capable of effective environmental design on large and small scale.
* Good problem-solving skills, and ability to prioritize and multi-task in a production graphics environment.
* Verifiable history of successfully translating customer's project instructions into a clear, accurate format for production personnel.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Ability to deliver and receive information in a clear and respectful manner to fellow team members, customers, and vendors.
* Superior spelling skills and ability to perform accurately a variety of mathematical operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, calculate area, ruler/tape measure)
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
* Demonstrate responsibility and accountability in recognizing and accomplishing all tasks where there is a direct job responsibility.
\*Please email or provide a link for your portfolio and resume.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $21.
00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
* Are you able to lift 50 lbs?
Experience:
* Graphic Design: 3 years (Required)
* Adobe Illustrator: 3 years (Required)
* sign industry: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
* Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person