Graphics Supervisor

We are seeking an experienced Graphics Supervisor located in the greater Vancouver area.

**What we do**:
We build Museums, Science centers, Luxury ski resorts, public art installations, film and television sets, window dressing for high end retailers, pop-up shops, fashion events, corporate events and live stage productions. These projects include interactive displays, games and mechanically operated parts which require a skilled team of designers to create and text prove sustainability and longevity in the market place.

**Your role as the Graphic Supervisor**:
To oversee the company’s graphic process on every project from start to finish, from quoting, production and printing, to the installation of large format graphics. This role includes management and organization of the graphics team and liaison with drafting and other departments. Overseeing pre-press completed in-house and by partnered print houses. We have our own in house printing and laminating facilities, which you will also oversee. You would be expected to issue work orders for production, installation as well as manage/ facilitate all purchasing for outsources print houses. As 3DS’s graphic specialist you will bring up to date knowledge of printing techniques to the production team. You will insure all final products meet the company’s quality standards.

**Key job responsibilities**:

- Work alongside the design, sales and project teams throughout the project cycle.
- Work with clients and/or designers to advise and educate preparation of production files.
- Managing quotations from specified printers, working with Project Managers to qualify.
- Ensure graphics and approval documents are completed to 3DS quality standards.
- Review, quality control and document graphics before shipment.
- Coordinate and manage all graphic files in pre-production.
- Manage frequently used print project digital assets.
- Manage graphic production timeline schedules.
- Manage graphic work orders provided to the shop.
- Work to specific budgets and timelines outlined by Project Mangers.
- Be able to create designs, concepts and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and aesthetic as needed.
- Supervise in-house print production to 54”Wide Format Latex Printer, 60” Laminator, and 36” digital cutter.
- Work with vinyl installers in house and on site to insure quality installation to the standards required by the client.

**Relevant experience/ required skills**:

- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate.
- Diploma, associate’s degree, or certification in visual arts. Specializing graphic design, graphic communication, preprint graphics and multimedia integration.
- 1-3 years of relevant and professional work experience.
- Diverse materials knowledge, relating to media production and communication, including dissemination techniques and methods.
- Experience handling print vinyl. Including laminating, handling, trimming set up and installs.
- A high level of creativity and problem solving abilities.
- Leadership and time management.
- Previous scheduling, coordinating and management experience.

**Salary**: From $20.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- DELTA, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Graphic design: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location