What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Designer position at Quad?
GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB
Hourly, entry level position for an organized, detailed oriented individual who will develop the ability to listen, comprehend, and decipher customer/sales requests, and translate into workable design solutions to support and grow our business. As the individual learns, they will build a foundation of understanding technology used and understanding of various printing/production processes. Work is done under the supervision and guidance of a member of the team. As strengths develop, there is opportunity to advance as a Technical Designer or move into an alternate position, such as Product or Graphic Designer.
Responsibilities:
- Support & formatting of daily projects originating with the Product Designer
- Detailed documentation of design (spec Sheets)
- Creation of Dummies
- Creation of Templates
- Order Conformation (support)
- Liaison to manufacturing (support)
- USPS Approvals via Mailing Team (support)
- Attend Pre-production & other informational meetings
- Optional - Comp & Presentation Material support if this area is a strength
- The Novice Technical Designer is an entry level position tailored to allow an individual build a strong foundation of the equipment, develop design and formatting skills, learn how to produce outputs, become proficient using department software, and learn department procedures
- Create, spec sheets, dummies, templates and other support material under the direction of members of the Design Innovation Team
- Shadow & support Product and Technical Designers. Opportunity to work with Graphic Designers if individual shows strength in this area.
- Help develop and support team initiatives
- Support Corporate initiatives
- Entry-level position. 2+ year work experience in related field preferred but not required.
- Bachelor degree or Certificate in related field (i.e. Drafting, Graphic Design or Computer Aided Design). Equivalent work experience will be considered.
- Attention to detail with ability to problem solve and follow direction.
- Capable of handling multiple projects with the ability to work well under pressure
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Creative/Self-motivated/self-starter, with strong analytical and interpersonal skills, open to learning new processes, and willing to make suggestions for improvements
- Proficient using Desktop Publishing Tools as well as the following software titles: Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite (Visio), FileMakerPro
- Be comfortable in a manufacturing environment.
