Located in Lachine, Skyline® has been the leading designer and builder of turnkey trade show exhibit systems, graphics and services. As one of the many dealers in Skyline’s global network, we are proud to be a “global trade show partner” and to bring reliable, quality products and services wherever our customers exhibit.
Job Description:
Skyline Entourage is looking for an intermediate to senior graphic designer with pre-press experience to join our dynamic trade show team. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a strong 2D portfolio, experience in pre-press, as well as production and graphic design, be responsible for processing customer-supplied artwork, as well as producing graphic design for trade shows. Most importantly, the ideal candidate must be a team player, enjoy working to tight deadlines, have excellent self-management skills and pay close attention to detail. He must be able to follow rigorous prepress workflow protocols. One-year contract with possibility of renewal.
Responsibilities:
- Handle all prepress operations required to prepare grids for customer display graphics
- Prepare customized grids for custom and modular exhibits
- Process customer illustrations into print-ready files with a high level of accuracy
- Prepare and send proofs to customers
- Maintain precise schedules for project deliverables to meet artistic production deadlines
- Communicate with customers to ensure their satisfaction with all graphic design/prepress work
- Ability to meticulously apply and design customer brand guidelines
- Ability to follow rigorous work protocols
- Working with the team
- Ensure prompt processing of review requests to meet tight deadlines
- Be able to receive feedback from colleagues and customers and modify creations according to comments received
- Be able to produce graphic design work within or under budget
- Maintain archived computer files accessible to the group
- Communicate project progress with project managers using various internal platforms.
Requirements:
- 3 or more years’ experience in graphic design and prepress
- University degree in graphic design (or equivalent certification or professional experience)
- Experience with Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects and Microsoft Office
- Experience with Blender an asset
- Bilingual (French and English)
- Ability to solve problems and follow instructions
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Experience designing trade show booth graphics is an asset
- Experience in customer service is considered an asset
- Ability to read CAD is an asset
- Trade show experience is an asset