Arcade Game Graphics & Vinyl Technician

Your role will be varied, combining creative artwork, vinyl graphics, arcade game preparation

You will be involved in:

• Wrapping arcade games prior to events
• Stripping and removing vinyl from games after events
• Creating signage and graphics for events and arcade venues
• Editing and adapting customer artwork for arcade games
• Creating artwork proofs and mock-ups for customers
• Preparing games for events and checking that they are looking their best
• Quality checking existing artwork on arcade games and identifying games requiring reprints or rewraps
• Keeping the studio, workshop and warehouse clean and tidy
• Travelling to sites around the UK for installations and rebranding when required
• Working as part of a small, friendly and hands-on team

What You’ll Learn

With training and experience, within your first few months you could develop skills in:

• Operating a wide-format printer
• Preparing artwork for print using Adobe Illustrator
• Creating artwork proofs and mock-up renders for clients using Illustrator and Photoshop
• Creating artwork templates for clients and internal use using Illustrator
• Editing and redesigning customer artwork for arcade games and vinyl graphics
• Preparing and applying vinyl graphics to arcade games

We are a busy and growing company that hires arcade games to corporate events, TV and film productions, private parties, functions, festivals and events across the UK.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and creative person to join our graphics, studio and warehouse team.

This role would suit someone who is practical, creative and keen to learn - including a college or sixth-form leaver looking to develop their skills in digital artwork, printing and vinyl application.

No previous vinyl wrapping experience is required as full training will be provided., * Has excellent attention to detail

• Can work to tight deadlines and short lead times
• Has a creative mind and a passion for creativity
• Takes pride in keeping their workspace clean and tidy
• Has a positive, can-do attitude
• Is practical and confident using tools, or confident enough to ask for help when needed
• Is reliable, hardworking and willing to learn
• Can work both independently and as part of a small team

Desirable but Not Essential

• Have studied a creative subject such as Art, Design, Media or Graphic Design at sixth form or college
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Illustrator
• Experience with other Adobe Creative Cloud software would be an advantage
• Previous experience with vinyl, signage, printing or graphic production
• A full driving licence would be an advantage

Previous vinyl wrapping experience is not required - we will provide training.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to develop practical creative skills while working with arcade games, graphics, printing and events. No two days are quite the same, and you’ll get to see your work used on arcade games at events and venues across the UK., * GCSE or equivalent (preferred)