As a project manager you will work with our sales and management staff to plan and execute creative and print projects. You will work with members of the production, sales, design, and engineering staff within Forge as well as manage outside project vendors. This will include estimating, managing deadlines, assigning responsibilities, managing client interaction and monitoring and communicating status of projects to internal and external stakeholders.

As we work across many mediums and industries for our clients, this is a position for someone who enjoys a challenge that varies from day to day and wants to grow within a fun, creative and growing business.

Responsibilities:

• Interface with client and be the representative of our company during meetings and client communication
• Create estimates, production schedules, purchasing plans, install schedules and logistics plans
• Plan projects in order to meet timelines and budget
• Assemble and gather assets, materials, and other project needs
• Communicate all project requirements to internal teams and outside vendors
• Problem solve and monitor and report on project status to internal and external stakeholders

Required Skills:

• 3-5 years of print project management or similar operations experience in a large format printing or sign shop environment
• Experience planning and managing 3D builds involving wood, metals, and other materials such as trade show booths or retail displays
• Ability to brief in and manage graphic design and engineering projects
• Creative thinker and problem solver
• Thorough understanding of large format substrates, printing processes, materials, installation and fulfillment
• Client facing experience with a polished, professional and confident demeanor
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and multi-task quickly and effectively
• Must genuinely enjoy organizing, planning and thinking quickly in a fast paced, demanding environment
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Excel and basic knowledge of Adobe Design software

We Offer:

• Fun, creative and casual work environment located in close-in Northeast Portland
• Substantial benefits package (medical, dental, vision + 401k w/employer match)
• High standards of quality and creativity
• A tight-knit hardworking group of team players
• High profile projects

We are looking for the right candidate, willing to commit to a long-term relationship. Please send us a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements and we will respond to applicants chosen for later interviews. Any applications missing this info will not be responded to. All replies and interviews will be strictly confidential.

Thank you for your interest!

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Forge Graphic Works is currently looking for an experienced Graphics Installer. In this role, you will be responsible for installation of 2D and 3D graphics including cut vinyl, vehicle wraps, dimensional letters, signage, retail windows and various architectural/environmental executions. You will be the face of our company during installs often spending long hours with clients, so you must be a good communicator and able to get final buy-in on completed projects.

To be a good fit for this position you must be crafty and love a challenge! Unforeseen issues often arise during graphic installations, so you must be able to problem solve on-site and manage client expectations. You must also have some basic carpentry/art-maker skills and appreciate the attention to detail needed to get creative projects done. As we work across many mediums and industries for our high-profile clients, this is a position for someone who enjoys a challenge that varies from day to day and wants to grow within a fun, creative and growing business.

Responsibilities:

• Vinyl installation on various surfaces and substrates
• Installation of dimensional signage
• Measuring and drawing extremely accurate site surveys, with ability to foresee potential opportunities as well as production/installation challenges
• Take and give direction as needed
• Work in fabrication, graphic production, or other internal departments as directed/needed by supervisors when not installing

Required Skills:

• Graphics installation experience and abilities
• Highly skilled communicator, able to comfortably interact with clients and team members
• Ability to manage timelines effectively, being expedient yet thorough
• Self-motivated with a high degree of problem solving abilities & MacGyver-like ingenuity
• Ability to direct and oversee various trades during large, complex installation and remodel projects
• Light fabrication skills including building, construction and finish carpentry
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours when necessary
• Must have valid driver's license
• Graphic production experience including printing, mounting and finishing a definite plus but not required

We Offer:

• Fun, creative and casual work environment
• Substantial benefits package (medical, dental, vision + 401k w/employer match)
• High standards of quality and creativity
• A tight-knit, strong team of employees
• High profile projects

We are looking for the right candidate, willing to commit to a long-term relationship. Please send us a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements and we will respond to applicants chosen for later interviews. Any applications missing this info will not be responded to. All replies and interviews will be strictly confidential.

Thank you for your interest!

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