Graphic Designer & Production Artist

Job Title: Graphic Designer & Production Artist

Job Summary: We are seeking a Graphic Design & Production Artist. Experience with Screenprinting production is a top priority. The ideal candidate should have a passion for design along with a strong portfolio showcasing his/her/their creativity and technical abilities. The individual will need to utilize prior graphic design knowledge when processing orders for production.

Job Type: Part-Time or Full-Time

Job Shift: Day Shift, Monday – Friday

Job Requirements:

• Graphic Design / Adobe Creative Suite: 3 Years Required
• Production Artist: 1 Year Required
• Associates Degree
• Previous employment with a screen-printing company

Company: Special T Unlimited

Location: Chicago’s Western Suburbs – Hillside, IL

Special T Unlimited is a family-owned business specializing in custom screen printed and embroidered apparel, as well as a promotional products distributor.

Basic Function: Design graphics to be screen printed on apparel, edited into embroidery designs for apparel, decorated on promotional products, as well as various other decoration techniques for apparel. Prepare camera-ready artwork for print production, such as separating layers and printing films, and utilizing Adobe Illustrator, Dropbox, as well as our company email program.

Responsibilities:

• Create original graphic designs for single and multi spot-color printed garments, digitally printed garments, and single-color, multi-color, lasered, and digitally printed promotional products
• Edit existing vector and non-vector designs to fit printing parameters
• Maintain communication with sales personnel regarding ongoing order status and artwork questions
• Maintain organization of graphics files for reference and future use
• Manage multiple ongoing projects in various phases of production and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• Process artwork from conception to print-ready

Competencies:

• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite with an emphasis in Illustrator
• An understanding of artwork usage related to various printing processes
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Strongly detail oriented, with an emphasis on spelling and grammar
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a positive attitude
• Collaborative regarding new and re-working designs
• Concise note taker
• Execute tasks in a timely manner

If you are a creative and passionate Graphic Designer looking for a new opportunity in the screen printing and promotional industry, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and portfolio for consideration.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Graphic design: 1 year (Preferred)
• Adobe Creative Suite: 1 year (Preferred)
• Adobe Illustrator: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person