There’s never been a better time to join Stratus! As the market leader in brand implementation and maintenance, we transform how national brands connect with their customers. From exterior signage & interior branding to site refresh & remodel, from energy & lighting to repair & maintenance solutions, we deliver ideal solutions to meet all our client's branding needs.

From our locations across the country, to our corporate headquarters in Mentor, Ohio, every employee is a stakeholder in Stratus’ success. This environment offers endless career opportunities for individuals with a commitment to customer service, focus on execution and bias for action.

Job Summary:

Effectively design vinyl and large format digital printing products to customer specifications. Collaborates with employees and leaders to continuously improve quality initiatives. Promotes safety at all times and in all situations.

• Reads and interprets work orders.
• Sets up multiple projects simultaneously; responsible for ‘on-time’ production.
• Sets up manufacturing production files for large format digital printers, routers and benders.
• Works with color matching systems and specific media profiles.
• Uses current industry techniques and standards.
• Inspects jobs for accuracy prior to sending to the printer/plotter/routers and benders.
• Maintains accurate electronic and paper records.
• Effectively communicates with all co-workers.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Performs editing using FlexiSign, InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, LED wizard, etc.
• Meets critical deadlines.
• Attends all necessary meetings and training as required by management.
• Provides care and security for all company resources.
• Makes periodic visits to other locations.
• Participates in networking events as requested.

Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive or to limit duties that might reasonably be assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily including prior experience in sign manufacturing experience. The ideal candidate must be detail oriented and have strong work ethic and excellent communication skills. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Friendly and pleasant attitude and a team player who works well with others. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Detail-orientated and ability to effectively multi-task.
• Able to work both independently and in a fast-paced team environment.
• Sign basics including design theory, typestyles and color theory.
• Associates degree in graphic arts or related field preferred
• 3 or more years of sign industry experience preferred. 
• Managerial experience in print production preferred.
• Demonstrated strong computer and file management skills including experience and knowledge of CS6 Illustrator, Corel Draw X5 and Corel Designer X5.
• Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Knowledge of Omega and Flexi preferred.
• Demonstrate ability to consistently and accurately estimate project and meet deadlines.
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of digital graphics; Strong attention to detail; Desire to work in a small company environment
• Detail oriented with strong problem solving skills. Ability to be self-directing with limited supervision.
• Strong and self-confident personality with the ability to challenge assumptions and ideas. Strong team player with the ability to build and foster working relationships.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand.
• The employee frequently is required to demonstration extensive fine dexterity, ability to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools.
• The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while
  performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Why Work With Us

• Supportive & Friendly Culture
• Manage national accounts for Fortune 500 companies
• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage options
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Company paid Life Insurance
• 401k with Employer Contribution
• Company paid Short/Long Term Disability
• Generous Paid Time Off program + Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Career Mapping
• Additional perks including Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance Program, Identity Theft Protection, Critical Illness Plans, Commuter Benefits and various employee discount offerings from our Vendors

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