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Signage Industry Experience Highly Preferred

There's never been a better time to join Stratus! As the market leader in brand implementation and maintenance, we transform how national brands connect with their customers. From exterior signage & interior branding to site refresh & remodel, from energy & lighting to repair & maintenance solutions, we deliver ideal solutions to meet all our client's branding needs.

From our locations across the country, to our corporate headquarters in Mentor, Ohio, every employee is a stakeholder in Stratus' success. This environment offers endless career opportunities for individuals with a commitment to customer service, focus on execution and bias for action.

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

• 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.

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 and Corel PHOTO-PAINT required
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft PowerPoint a plus.

Working Conditions 

• Prolonged hours in front of computer

Why Work With Us

• Supportive & Friendly Culture
• Manage national accounts for Fortune 500 companies
• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage options
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Company paid Life Insurance
• 401k with Employer Contribution
• Company paid Short/Long Term Disability
• Generous Paid Time Off program + Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Career Mapping
• Additional perks including Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance Program, Identity Theft Protection, Critical Illness Plans, Commuter Benefits and various employee discount offerings from our Vendors

Pay Range

$24 - $27 hourly - Pay range listed reflects the potential pay for this role. The pay will depend on various factors, such as responsibilities of the position, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Not all positions posted will have a pay range listed.

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