What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vinyl Large Format Print Specialist position at Elegant Event Lighting?
Production company looking for a Vinyl Large Format Print Specialist to join our team with advanced Adobe Illustrator skills and experience using large format printers to print and cut vinyl. Our company specializes in wedding decor, including vinyl floor wraps, and custom graphic decals. You will be an important part of our design team, producing high-quality designs for vinyl floor prints and graphics decals that are both precise and creative.
Essential Duties | What You’ll Do
- During the week work in a warehouse environment printing custom floor decals, vinyl graphics, and other printed materials using Adobe Illustrator and other design tools.
- Work with the Sales Department and Operations to understand clients design needs and translate them into print-ready files.
- Create mockups for approval and finalize designs for production.
- Prepare artwork files for large-format printing, ensuring quality and accuracy.
- Collaborate with the printing team to ensure the highest quality of finished products.
- Manage printing machines owned by the company.
- Perform maintenance on all used equipment.
- On Saturdays you will work onsite at hotels, golf courses, tents... installing and dismantling event decor
- Load and unload event décor onto trucks for delivery to clients, venues and to return products to the warehouse
- Pack and unpack event décor including drapery, chandeliers, dance floors, staging and lighting
Job Requirements:
- Experience in Adobe Illustrator (required) – knowledge of creating scalable vector art and preparing files for print.
- Experience using Roland VG2-540 (or equivalent) Large Format Printer
- Strong graphic design skills, with a focus on typography, layout, and color theory.
- Previous experience designing floor decals or vinyl graphics is a plus.
- Knowledge of the printing process, including color management and file setup.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure high-quality design output.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Excellent communication skills to work with clients and team members.
- A portfolio showcasing previous design work, especially if you have experience with floor graphics or decals, is highly preferred.
Physical and Work Environment Requirements
- Must be available to work weekends
- Ability to stand, kneel, crouch, bend and reach during entire work shift
- Able to stand and/or walk 100% of the work shift
- Ability to work with hands and arms during entire shift
- Must be able to move and climb ladders WITHOUT accommodation or assistance
- Ability to work in high lift
- Must be able to lift, carry, push and pull 30-40 lbs. throughout the shift. Occasionally may move up to and over 100 lbs. with assistance
- Ability to handle fragile items safely
- Must be able to tolerate cold, heat and humid conditions
We’re looking for a technically inclined individual who can quickly learn and adapt to our equipment and processes.
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Federal Holiday Time Off
- Retirement plan
Elegant Event Lighting does not discriminate in employment based on race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, military service, or other non-merit factor.