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YESCO

Designer II

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

Designer II GENERAL PURPOSE: Under the supervision of the Design Director, the sign designer ... Knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, the ability to storyboard or translate ideas, develop ...

Inovalon

Instructional Designer

$66K - $90K/yr

The Instructional Designer is responsible for maintaining Inovalon's standards in support of on ... Demonstrated visual design skills and ability to storyboard * Understanding of project management ...

Inovalon

Instructional Designer

Bowie, MD · On-site

$62K - $85K/yr

The Instructional Designer is responsible for maintaining Inovalon's standards in support of on ... Demonstrated visual design skills and ability to storyboard * Understanding of project management ...

SEACORP

Instructional Designer

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$62K - $85K/yr

Participate in the development and review of products for adherence to style and storyboard guidelines, writing standards, course/task flow, and designing for standards. * Experience in the full life ...

Budderfly

Graphic Designer/Video Editor

Budderfly is seeking a creative, versatile Graphic Designer /Video Editor to help bring our brand ... Partner with the marketing team to concept and storyboard compelling visual narratives. * Optimize ...

SpaceX

Graphic Designer (Starlink)

Bastrop, TX · On-site

GRAPHIC DESIGNER (STARLINK) As a Graphic Designer on the Starlink design team, you'll own the ... Sketch, storyboard, and ideate impactful concepts for physical packaging, print collateral, and ...

MrBeast

Designer, Viral Marketing

Greenville, NC

Role Overview The Designer is a visual partner within Viral Marketing, responsible for turning ... Ability to illustrate, storyboard, composite, or otherwise visualize ideas before production.

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Designer II

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

YESCO
Marketing • 501 - 1,000 employees
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Full-time

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Company rating: 5.6 out of 10

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Designer IIJob Description:
GENERAL PURPOSE:
Under the supervision of the Design Director, the sign designer produces custom designs per clients' specific requirements, for all kinds of signs and displays, which can range in size from interior single fire exit signs to 250-foot-tall exterior signs. After discussing the client's requirements with sales, the designer will select the most suitable type of sign for the project and create designs to produce the maximum impact. Once a design is approved by the client, the designer will use computer design packages to produce layouts, lettering and images, which are provided to production for manufacturing. This is an "in-office" position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Creates, designs, and develops innovative, creative sign designs to meet/exceed customers needs
  • Finalizes presentation drawings and providing estimating via flats, colors, details, 2D or 3D animations, etc.
  • Projects schedules and costs associated with drawings
  • Researches new technologies for application and implementation for upcoming projects
  • Meets with sales manager and attend client meetings when requested and to liaise with clients to ensure client expectations are understood

MARGINAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Prints and compiles drawings
  • Researches and orders supplies
  • Attend training classes or workshops to update skills as needed
  • Performs other functions as necessary or as assigned

NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS:
  • Interacts with clients and sales associates
  • Interacts with engineers, production staff and other departments

TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
An Associate's Degree in graphic design, fine arts or related area; three to four years of relevant experience involving demonstrated abilities in art, animation and computer design; or any combination of training, education and experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:
  • Excellent imagination, creativity, and ability to graphically display and verbally articulate this creative position clearly
  • A solid understanding of the technology and media used in sign making
  • Must possess a good working knowledge of design techniques, engineering, mathematics, illustration and/or marketing and advertising
  • Ability to independently, as well as part of a team, to ensure high quality designs are produced that meet customer needs and deadlines
  • Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of individuals in person, via telephone and in writing
  • Knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, the ability to storyboard or translate ideas, develop innovative motion graphics solutions and use software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign & CorelDRAW
  • Strong work ethic with an enthusiastic, positive attitude, and the highest level of integrity
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Maintain regular and timely attendance
  • MUST provide a portfolio or link to your work

PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is generally performed in a safe and comfortable office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit for long periods of time; use computer to enter data or design product; use telephone to converse with customers, staff, and other departments; perform repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement. The employee is regularly required to: talk, feel the attributes of objects, grasp, push, and reach with arms or hands. Specific vision abilities include: clarity of vision at 20 inches or less; and ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus.
We maintain a drug free workplace. We do test for marijuana. Young Electric Sign Company is an EEO/AA employer. We welcome all qualified jobseekers. Jobseekers will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion or other legally protected status.

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Our mission since 1920 “Provide our customers with signs and services of the highest quality and the greatest possible value. Provide good jobs, working conditions and benefits for our employees. Accomplish our objectives with a fair profit to YESCO.” Today, the third and fourth generations of the founder’s family continue the work of leading the company forward, maintaining the legacy of light that began more than a century ago. YESCO’s management team is known for well-organized, solutions-oriented operations. Our values-driven philosophy, combined with a longstanding commitment to doing things right, means that all customers — regardless of the size of their projects — are treated with the integrity and respect they deserve.

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Marketing

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Salt Lake City, UT, US

Year founded

1920

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