Designer in Montrose, Colorado at Blackout Graphics

Are you ready to take your design skills beyond the screen and into the real world? At Blackout Graphics, we’re looking for a Designer who’s eager to see their creations come to life on vehicles, storefronts, and businesses. You’ll be joining a small, high-impact team that values innovation and creativity, offering you a real chance to grow into a larger creative role. Our supportive work environment and competitive salary packages are just the beginning of what we offer.

Here, your designs won't gather dust in a folder. Instead, they’ll be out there making a difference, helping businesses grow with impactful branding and large-format graphics. We believe in moving fast and having fun, without the usual corporate fluff. If you’re ready for a dynamic and rewarding design career, let’s make it happen together.

$18 - $24 hourly

What You’ll Actually Do

• Turn customer ideas into clean, production-ready designs
• Design vehicle wraps, banners, and signage
• Set up files correctly for print (no guesswork)
• Edit and improve existing artwork
• Talk directly with customers (in-person, phone, email)
• Keep projects organized and moving

Breakdown:

• 40% Production/file setup
• 40% Creative design
• 20% Edits & revisions

You’ll Do Well Here If You:

• Know Adobe Illustrator like it’s second nature
• Understand print (bleed, scale, resolution—this matters)
• Can design something that not only looks good, but gets attention and sells
• Stay organized (your files make sense to other humans)
• Can communicate clearly with customers and the team
• Work fast without turning in sloppy work

This Role Is NOT For You If You:

• Create messy, disorganized files
• Can’t communicate clearly with customers
• Only want to do conceptual “agency-style” design
• Show up late or don’t take ownership
• Struggle with feedback or direction

• Experience in graphic design
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, ensuring designs are production-ready and print-perfect
• Ability to transform customer ideas into compelling, attention-grabbing graphics
• Proven track record of managing multiple projects, keeping them organized and on schedule
• Strong communication skills for direct interaction with customers and team members
• Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines without compromising quality
• Understanding of print specifications, including bleed, scale, and resolution, to ensure flawless output every time

Why This Isn’t Just Another Design Job?

• Your work is out in the real world, not stuck in a folder
• You’ll see your designs on vehicles and businesses around town
• You’re part of a small, high-impact team
• Real opportunity to grow into a larger creative role