Baja Signs is a locally owned and operated, full-service. Using industry standard software, employee will layout, design, and produce signs & related advertising media. Employee will perform installation of small to medium interior and exterior signage. Work from sketches, customer drawings, and sales quotes to produce effective signage to meet customers' needs and desires. The Production Artist will design signs using standard text, clip art, customer provided logo/graphic files and occasionally create original graphics. Using a computer driven vinyl cutter these designs will be produced in vinyl films or other media. Will also edit, design, and prepare digital graphics files for output to wide format printers. The Production Artist will be responsible for working with clients on the telephone and in person. This will consist of answering questions and generating estimates, invoices and proofs. The Production Artist should be familiar with and skillful in one or more of the following application programs (listed in order of preference) FlexiSign, Adobe Illustrator and/or Photoshop. This is a fast paced production sign business. We make signs/ advertising, not art. Speed and accuracy are of the utmost importance. Applicant should have above average written and verbal communication skills and above average spelling skills. Knowledge and experience in color correction and color profiles is highly desirable.