Digital Graphic Artist — Customization & Embroidery

UniFirst; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UniFirst in Owensboro, KY is seeking a Graphic Artist - Customization to support digitizing and design work for Direct to Film, Emblem Manufacturing, and Direct Embroidery. You will prepare art from electronic documents, calibrate colors, and help optimize print quality within the Personalization and production workflow.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in graphic art or 2+ years of related experience, strong vector art skills with Adobe Illustrator, and competence in Adobe Creative Suite

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in graphic art or related field or 2+ years related job experience
• Proficient in vector art creation using Adobe Illustrator or equivalent software
• Functional knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
• Direct to Film production and embroidery experience is preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication and reading in English required
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions
• Ability to determine cause of problems and solutions

Responsibilities

• Communicates electronic design and document updates with locations, branches, and inter-office operations in a professional manner
• Determines size and arrangement of illustrative material based on space, aesthetics, and production requirements
• Enters information into computer systems to create design layouts or sew-outs for clients or staff
• Operates embroidery equipment as required
• Prepares illustrations, layouts, and copy of print reproduction per instructions
• Creates and converts designs as needed
• Assists in printing, filing, or purging files
• Adjusts illustrations to enlarge, reduce, or clarify images
• Notes design issues against guidelines and training materials
• Maintains knowledge of computer graphic design through training and self-study
• Supports Personalization department cross-training and related production areas
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Vector art

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

English communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic art or related field

2+ years related experience in lieu of education

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

UniFirst in Owensboro, KY is seeking a Graphic Artist - Customization to support digitizing and design work for Direct to Film, Emblem Manufacturing, and Direct Embroidery. You will prepare art from electronic documents, calibrate colors, and help optimize print quality within the Personalization and production workflow.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in graphic art or 2+ years of related experience, strong vector art skills with Adobe Illustrator, and competence in Adobe Creative Suite