Apparel Graphic DesignerScreen Print Production Artist

COOL AIR CREATIONS INC; Smithfield (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Job summary

Cool Air Creations, Inc. is seeking a Screen Print Production Artist to transform customers’ ideas into screen-printed artwork.

You will tackle design challenges, educate clients on best methods, and prepare high-quality artwork for production, collaborating with sales and print staff to ensure world-class results. The role requires a bachelor’s in graphic design and 3+ years of screen print design experience, plus a portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design or equivalent
• 3+ years graphic design experience in the Screen Print Industry
• Pdf or link to online portfolio

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects from concept to final production, define scope with team, present layouts for approval, and finalize layouts for production
• Propose design changes using artistic techniques to create visually appealing artwork
• Maintain workflow timelines to meet deadlines

Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Mac OS

Color Separation

Pre-press

Creative thinking

Art direction critique

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance

Job Overview:

As a Screen Print Production Artist at Cool Air Creations, Inc., you will play a key role in transforming our customers’ ideas into reality. You will tackle design challenges, educate clients on the best methods to achieve their objectives, and prepare high-quality artwork for screen printing. Working closely with our friendly sales team and our hard-working print staff, your role is crucial in making our prints look world-class.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Oversee projects from the initial concept to final production. This involves consulting with internal team members and management to define the project scope, creating and presenting layouts for customer approval, and preparing the final layout for production.
• Propose and apply design changes, utilizing artistic techniques and a solid grasp of design principles to create visually appealing artwork.
• Maintain workflow timelines to meet fulfillment deadlines.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Expert level in Adobe CC Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign (Mac OS).
• Color Separation for Screen Print
• Understanding of spot color printing, making of separations, and screen printing. Pre-press experience a plus
• Ability to think creatively to produce new and innovative concepts.
• Produce accurate, high quality and consistent work.
• Must be able to take art direction/critique.
• Ability to follow procedures and direction.
• Handle multiple projects while working under tight deadlines and changing priorities.
• Communicate effectively through email and in person with team members, their departments, and outside vendors.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design
• 3+ years graphic design experience in the Screen Print Industry.
• Pdf or link to online portfolio.

Traits We Value:

• Exhibited enthusiasm for design innovation and creative exploration.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.
• Self-confidence and composure to accept critique, process it, and apply the learning to improve.
• The drive to see projects through to the end and deal with the adversities along the way.