SIGN MAKER/VISUAL SIGN MAKER - RPT

Title: SIGN MAKER/VISUAL SIGN MAKER - RPT Location: United States-Louisiana-Belle Chasse Job Number: 2600037M Job Summary: Responsible for electronically printing point-of-purchase signs, ensuring proper and timely installation of signs and collateral materials on NEX sales floor. Assists in setting up displays as necessary and maintaining related records. Duties and Responsibilities: Receives requisitions from Exchange departments for specific sign printing projects. Operates electronic sign machine; delivers completed signs to requesting department; and assists with their installation. May use collateral equipment, such as laminators, electronic vinyl letter cutters, hot wire cutter, etc., in the preparation and finishing of signing and sales promotion collateral materials. Electronically prints point-of-purchase signs for sales promotion events and policy signing upon receipt of electronic transmission and as directed by immediate supervisor/NEXCOM Visual Merchandising Branch. Ensures NEXCOM's downloaded and printed point-of-purchase signs are efficiently sorted by department, delivered to appropriate sales floor staff, and signing is correctly posted in proper signholders immediately prior to start of sales promotion events. Ensures all outdated point-of-purchase signs and related collateral materials are removed immediately upon completion of applicable sales promotion events. Periodically checks signs and decals on display for accuracy and neatness, etc.. Promptly replaces inaccurate, outdated, unattractive, or improperly formatted signs, when necessary. Advises sales floor personnel in correct display and formats of point-of-purchase signs to suit particular merchandise of presentation needs. Ensures proper signholder and promotional aids are available, in good condition, and used correctly. Maintains records/logs on sign making services provided. Procures materials and supplies needed to fulfill sign making assignments. Responsible for cleaning equipment and insures proper care and storage of display/sign equipment and materials. Maintains working area in a clean and orderly condition. Assists in assembling/disassembling displays, fixtures, shelves, counters and apparel racks, etc., as directed. Works under the general supervision of a designated supervisor. Carries out assignments in accordance with prescribed procedures and instructions, and follows NEXCOM Visual Merchandising policies. Work is reviewed in terms of timeliness, compliance with instructions given, and overall effectiveness of signs prepared. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Two and a half years of responsible experience which demonstrated possession of the necessary mechanical skills required of the position to be filled. Such experience may have been gained in operation of sign machines, show card, printing graphics, or illustration. A thorough knowledge of the equipment setup, adjustment, operating procedures, and a corresponding level of skill to set up, operate, and adjust the equipment. Candidates overall background and work history should indicate positive evidence to perform sign making work. OR SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of academic study above the high school level may be substituted for each year of general experience.