Graphic Artist - Customization

100 - Owensboro KY; Kentucky; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UniFirst Corporation in Owensboro, KY is seeking an entry-level Graphic Artist - Customization to support digitizing, vector art creation, and sample preparation workflows. You will work with Direct to Film, embroidery, and textile printing processes, applying client specifications and design guidelines.

The role requires a portfolio or work samples, proficiency in Illustrator and Adobe Creative Suite, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in graphic art or related field or 2+ years of related job experience accepted in lieu of education.
• Portfolio or examples demonstrating proficiency required.
• Proficient vector art creation using Adobe Illustrator or equivalent software.
• Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office skills required.
• Direct to Film production and embroidery experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written English communication.

Responsibilities

• Communicate design, document, and log responses with locations and inter-office operations.
• Determine size and arrangement of materials based on space, aesthetics and production needs.
• Create designs from electronic documents for clients or staff.
• Operate embroidery equipment and understand related machinery.
• Prepare illustrations and layouts for print reproduction per instructions.
• Assist in printing, filing, or purging files.
• Cross-train in Personalization tasks as needed.
• Follow ISO quality and safety policies.

Skills

Vector art creation

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic art or related field

2+ years of related experience

Job description

Job Description - Graphic Artist - Customization (2604530)

Job Description

Graphic Artist - Customization - ( 2604530 )

Description

The Graphic Digitizer and Design Specialist provides communication support and performs practical duties to assist workflow requirements in the digitizing/vector art creation areas, as well as the sample preparation/clerical areas. Electronically designs and prepares art for the Direct to Film, Emblem Manufacturing, or Direct Embroidery operation. Works from electronic document(s) to create art based on job requirements, customer specifications, and other related design information. Operates computer and other peripheral electronic equipment to complete job assignments. Provides technical support for DTF (Direct-to-Film) printer software, including color calibration, software configuration, ICC profile management, troubleshooting, and print quality optimization

Responsibilities

• Communicates electronic written communication (design, document, log response) with locations, branches, and other inter-office operations in a business professional manner.
• Determines size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy based upon available space, aesthetic design, and production requirements.
• Enters information into computer with mouse, keyboard, scanner, or modem to create design layouts or sew-outs for clients or staff.
• Maintains a working knowledge of embroidery equipment and is able to independently operate a Single-Head embroidery machine as required.
• Prepares illustrations, sketches, layouts, and copy of print reproduction according to client/staff instructions.
• Copies and/or converts designs as required.
• Assists in printing, filing, or purging files.
• Alters illustrations to enlarge, reduce, or clarify images.
• Notes design issues by comparing requested information to guidelines and training guide provided.
• Increases knowledge of computer graphic design through supervised training, hands-on problem solving, trade publications, and independent study.
• Provides assistance in the Personalization department (cross-train), including Screen Print Art Creation, Sample Prep, Graphic Problem Resolution, and other production areas within Personalization and the Distribution Center.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job will require participation and compliance with all policies and procedures related to ISO (quality) and safety.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Bachelors degree in graphic art or related field OR 2 or more years' related job experience may be used in lieu of required education.
• Candidate must be able to provide a digital portfolio or examples of work that demonstrates proficiency and skills.
• Proficient skill in vector art creation using Adobe Illustrator or equivalent software is required.
• Functional knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office is required.
• Direct to Film production and embroidery experience is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication and reading in English required.
• Ability to preform basic mathematical functions.
• Ability to determine cause of problems and determine solutions.

Work Locations

173 - PERSONALIZATION 2801 UniFirst Dr. Owensboro 42301

Job

Production

Employee Status

Regular

Job Level

Entry Level

Shift

1st Shift

Schedule

Full-time

Job Posting

Aug 31, 2026, 2:02:42 PM

UniFirst Corporation is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer M-F-Disability-Vet