Digital Print Specialist / Center Associate The Digital Print Specialist / Center Associate delivers world-class customer service to all retail customers, including business owners, corporate professionals, and busy families. He or she packs and processes shipments for local, national, and international delivery using a variety of carriers and also manages and produces graphics and print orders. In addition, he or she operates copiers, fax machines, binding equipment, laminators, and cash registers, among other daily tasks. The Associate expertly advises our valued customers by providing accurate information on our array of products, services, and best-value options and exhibits confidence by knowing best practices related to the industry.
The ideal candidate has at least one year of customer service experience, one to two years of experience in a print production/graphic design role or a two-year degree in graphic design or a related field, experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office, knowledge of printing concepts, a friendly and genuinely helpful demeanor, and a professional appearance. He or she is driven to succeed and is an energetic self-starter and team-player who is trustworthy and a fast learner.
Responsibilities:
Understands and fulfills the needs of walk-in customers and telephone/email inquiries
Communicates effectively and continuously practices good listening with customers, co-workers, vendors, and leadership
Empathizes and manages demanding, impatient, and/or frustrated customers to turn a stressful event into a positive experience
Takes ownership of customers packing, shipping, and/or print problems and offers viable solutions
Packages shipments for safe arrival, including assembling stock boxes, building custom boxes, and properly cushioning contents
Manages the logistics of small to medium projects, follows through to completion, and updates all parties as needed
Produces/designs, proofs, and updates materials for print projects using Adobe and Microsoft Suites for both Mac and PC
Operates all equipment, software, and devices in an expert fashion and is willing to teach others
Prioritizes and optimizes the work load to streamline the production flow
Frequently multi-tasks while maintaining extreme attention to detail and high quality control
Maintains a clean, organized, and safe working environment
May open and/or close the store and perform end-of-day accounting, etc.
Takes action to learn NEW products, services, alternative solutions, and industry trends as well as occasionally reviewing/retraining on lesser used services
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications High school diploma or GED required
One year of customer service experience required (more preferred)
One to two years of experience or a two-year degree in graphic design or a related field
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Suites
Knowledge and application of printing concepts
Good communication and people skills
Strong analytical and math skills
Highly organized and detail oriented
Good project and time management skills
Able to work and complete tasks independently in a quick turn environment
Able to work collaboratively
High energy level
Prompt, reliable, and responsible
Able to lift 40+ pounds
