Visual Production & Installations Lead

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
paid holidays, retirement plan
United States, Florida, Daytona Beach
Mar 07, 2025
Job Description Discover Your Future with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University! Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL and Prescott, AZ, plus a Worldwide network across approximately 120 locations, Embry-Riddle stands as the world's largest aviation and aerospace university. For over 95 years, we've been pioneering education in STEM fields, serving over 11,600 residential students and 19,200 globally in the 2023-24 academic year with cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space. Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle! Generous Time Off: Relax with 15 days of personal leave in your first year. Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day. Health Benefits: Experience comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with wellness programs that include preventive care and fitness memberships. Our flexible spending and health savings accounts simplify managing healthcare costs. Join a workplace that prioritizes your health-because your journey to wellness should be rewarding! Buckle up for a healthier, happier you! Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26. Retirement Contributions: Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes an annual 6% gift of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution, with no vesting period. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University recognizes the value of diversity and is dedicated to fostering a positive climate in which all students, faculty, and staff are encouraged in their professional, social, and intellectual pursuits. Embry-Riddle is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and affirmative action for qualified individuals. The University does not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Opportunity: Join the Aviation and Aerospace vanguard! Step into a dynamic role with Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, where innovation meets opportunity. Be part of a leading institution that's at the forefront of aviation, aerospace, and STEM education. We offer an exciting environment, cutting-edge projects, and the chance to influence tomorrow. Ready to make a difference? Take flight with Embry-Riddle and explore this diverse career opportunity today. Position Overview: This position oversees daily production duties, including supervising and training Visual Production Coordinators (VPCs) on four production printers, managing their weekly workloads, and handling large format printing and maintenance. Responsibilities also include flatbed printing, maintaining and producing poster work on the Epson printer, vehicle and wall wrap installations, cut lettering installations, and color calibrations on printers. The role requires maintaining software and hardware upgrades, tracking consumable inventories, conducting site surveys for vinyl and acrylic installations, performing moderate graphic design work, and handling customer inquiries regarding wide format and signage production. The position also supports customers in building print files. Key Responsibilities: Train and supervise VPCs on large format printing, flatbed printing, laser cutting, engraving, and vinyl installations. Perform repairs on four printers that can be handled in-house and coordinate with vendors for equipment service and repair calls. Make quick decisions related to wide format production and troubleshoot print file issues with customers. Order consumables for production needs and collaborate with Facilities for on-campus vinyl and acrylic installations. Meet with customers to discuss new projects, plan out solutions, and ensure the best fiscal outcomes for the customer. Supervise the weekly production of large format work, including poster printing, yard signs, acrylic printing, foam board printing, vinyl wraps (vehicles, walls, windows), cling materials, large paper prints, and ground graphic materials. Conduct equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and some parts replacement for printers and production tools. Perform color profiling and calibration on machines to ensure accurate color output. Install vehicle wraps, wall wraps, window wraps, cut lettering, and acrylic lettering. Perform site surveys for upcoming projects. Serve as backup to the Print Studio Manager in their absence. Qualifications Associate's degree or completion of an 18+ month program post-high school in Graphic Arts, Large Format Printing, Digital Printing, or a related field. 10+ years of work-related experience in Creative/Marketing with large format or digital printing. Knowledge of Adobe Suite programs, ripping software, flatbed and roll-fed printers, printable substrates, color theory, and sheet layout for production. Strong troubleshooting skills for print file issues and printer problems, as well as maintenance skills for flatbed and roll-fed printers. Ability to train staff on equipment, laser cutting techniques, and vinyl installation. Familiarity with color calibration and adjustments on printing machines. Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Facilities, vendors) to ensure efficient production and installations.