Art Department - Production Graphic Design

Kids for the Future; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future is seeking an entry-level production graphic designer in Tempe, AZ. You will prepare files using Illustrator for multiple formats including screen printing and embroidery, while maintaining design numbers and organized archives.

The role offers room for growth within the Art Department as you learn industry-standard production practices with a national client base exposure.

Qualifications

• Portfolio of recent work must be submitted for consideration.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with changing deadlines.
• Proficiency with Illustrator to prepare files for multiple formats.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design files for multiple formats including screen printing, laser engraving, embroidery, large format, and digital applications.
• Enter and maintain design numbers and organize design files to support the art department.
• Room for promotion in the Art Department for various creative opportunities.

Skills

Time management

Self-starting

Can-do attitude

Growth mindset

Education

Associates degree or equivalent in Graphic Design/related discipline

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

HTML/CSS

Adobe InDesign

Job description

• Location 2020 W 4TH ST,Tempe, AZ, 85281-7206,United States
• Job Category Artist, Graphic, Design

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

Description

Job Description
Portfolio of recent work must be submitted for consideration

The production graphic design position is an entry-level position within the Sportex Art Department. Utilizing Adobe applications, mainly Illustrator, your role is to prepare design files for multiple formats including screen printing, laser engraving, embroidery, large format, and digital applications. Along with preparing and manipulating design files, the qualified candidate will enter and maintain design numbers and design file organization to support the art department. Along with the production art role, there is room for promotion in the Art Department for various creative and design-related opportunities.

If you are looking for a place to start in the design industry, this is a great starting position to learn industry-standard production graphic design across various design methods with huge national client base exposure!

Screen Print Experience is a huge plus for consideration

Requirements

Eligible candidates should meet the following criteria:

Ability to manage multiple projects with ever-changing deadlines

Excellent organization and time management

Self-starting and a 'can do' attitude

Strong desire to improve design skills and grow under influence of senior designers

1+ years Adobe Illustrator experience

Bonus

1+ years Adobe Photoshop experience

1+ years HTML/CSS experience

1+ years Adobe InDesign experience

Associates degree or equivalent in Graphic Design/related discipline

Working knowledge of the screen-printing process

Experience with color separations for screen-printing

Experience with outputting vellums/films for screen-printing