Rise Above Sign & Graphics is hiring : Graphic Designer in Charleston

Job Summary :

As a Graphic Designer, you will play a key role in bringing creative visions to life by designing production-ready concepts, mockups, and layouts that captivate clients and guide the production process. This role involves working with a variety of materials and surfaces, collaborating with internal teams and external vendors, and ensuring that all designs meet aesthetic, technical, and brand standards. You will use industry-standard software to develop detailed renderings, prepare files for production, and contribute to the creation of high-quality signage and graphics.

Company Overview :

Rise Above Sign & Graphics is a dynamic and growing sign and graphics company serving local, regional, and national accounts. We are looking to add a committed, detail-oriented Sign Installer to our team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, hands-on environment, values customer satisfaction, and takes pride in their craft.

Key Responsibilities :

• Design production-ready concepts, mockups, renderings, and drawings in both 2D and 3D to impress clients, support sales, and guide production and installation teams.
• Create detailed illustrations, sketches, layouts, and copy for print reproduction based on client or supervisor instructions.
• Review and refine production layouts, ensuring optimal visual appeal and functionality.
• Use design software to arrange layouts that meet aesthetic standards, project specifications, and customer requirements.
• Prepare and present final layout samples for approval.
• Generate color separations, vignettes, chokes, spreads, and dropouts as needed for production.
• Develop contour cut paths and vector images for precise output.
• Adjust illustrations to improve clarity, scale, or overall impact.
• Provide clear notes and instructions for production and assembly teams.
• Stay current with design trends and technologies through research and industry publications.
• Process and optimize files for RIP software, ensuring correct settings for printing.
• Design, review, and refine conceptual and production-ready graphics using Adobe Creative Cloud applications (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, etc.).
• Work with client logos, branding materials, and various formats to create signage, collateral, and environmental graphics.
• Develop proofs for internal review and client approval.
• Collaborate with sales, project management, and production teams to maintain design integrity from concept to completion.
• Coordinate with project managers and external vendors to meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Maintain organized digital project files across cloud storage, local servers, and backup systems.
• Participate in planning, production, and client meetings to align design concepts with project goals.
• Understand materials, fabrication techniques, and vendor capabilities to ensure effective design execution.
• Follow all department and company safety policies and procedures.
• Occasionally assist with the hands-on application and installation of vinyl graphics, signage, or other graphic elements.

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Why Join Us?

You’ll join a team that values Drive, Awareness, Responsibility, Clarity, and Integrity. If you’re a hardworking, enthusiastic individual looking to gain hands-on experience, we’d love to hear from you!

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