Jr. Graphic Artist
AppleOne Employment Services
About the Role
A signage company in Los Angeles, CA 90019 is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Graphic Designer for a Direct Hire position. This role involves preparing, revising, and finalizing signage layouts and production-ready design files. It offers an opportunity for a developing designer to gain hands-on experience with signage, production specifications, and cross-functional project teams.
Salary: $50,000–$58,000 annually
Industry: Signage and Visual Graphics
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and revise signage layouts using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Create accurate, scaled drawings and production-ready design files.
- Verify dimensions, measurements, specifications, typography, and layout details.
- Review drawings and project documentation to identify discrepancies before releasing files for production.
- Follow project instructions, incorporate feedback, and maintain consistency through multiple revisions.
- Review previous projects and apply established design standards and procedures.
- Organize design files, track revisions, manage competing priorities, and meet project deadlines.
- Collaborate with designers, project managers, and other team members to support project completion.
- Utilize AI-assisted tools when appropriate to improve efficiency and support design workflows.
- Occasionally participate in site surveys, field measurements, or client meetings.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to follow design specifications and incorporate feedback.
- Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Qualifications
- Degree, certificate, or relevant training in graphic design or a related field (preferred).
- Experience with signage, environmental graphics, architectural drawings, fabrication, or print production (preferred).
- Familiarity with scaled drawings, measurements, material specifications, and production files (preferred).
- Experience using AI-assisted design tools (preferred).