Graphic Artist - Customization

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

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.

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.

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

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